We will contact patients if their procedure or outpatient appointment 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 Tuesday 07 April until Monday 13 April, ending at 7am.
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 and for the treatment of minor ailments, make use of our Minor Injury Units at Tavistock and Kingsbridge, our Urgent Treatment Centres in the Derriford site (Dartmoor building) or at the Cumberland Centre in Devonport, or use 111.nhs.uk.
Find out more about our Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) and Minor Injuries Units (MIU)
