We will contact patients if their procedures or outpatient appointments needs to be rescheduled, but they should attend a scheduled procedure or appointment if they have not heard from us. Find out more about Resident Doctors Industrial Action
Industrial action has been announced by the British Medical Association (BMA) for Resident Doctors from 7am on Friday 14 November to 7am on Wednesday 19 November.
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust has tried and tested plans in place to deal with any disruptions such as industrial action.
The safety of our patients and wellbeing of our staff remains our priority. We are working with trade union representatives to put in place robust procedures to maintain services, and patient safety and welfare.
We will contact patients if their procedure or outpatient appointment is cancelled, but they should attend a procedure or appointment if they have not heard from us.
Please only attend our Emergency Department if your condition is life-threatening. If you do not have an emergency, please call your GP, visit a pharmacist for advice or call 111. For minor injuries and illnesses, please make use of our Urgent Treatment Centres in the Dartmoor Building (on-site at Derriford) and the Cumberland Centre in Devonport, open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. You can also make use of our Minor Injury Units at Tavistock and Kingsbridge Hospitals. These facilities are open 8:30am to 5:30pm seven days a week.
Find out more about our Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) and Minor Injuries Units
