Peterborough City Hospital issues advice ahead of doctor strike
Peterborough City Hospital has issued advice to residents ahead of a strike by resident doctors taking place this month.
The strike is due to take place between 7am on Monday 15 June until 06:59am on Friday 19 June.
A spokesperson for Peterborough City Hospital said: “During these strikes, all other NHS staff (including consultants and other specialist doctors) will still be working, and the focus of the NHS will be on ensuring as many services as possible continue to operate safely.
“Regardless of any strike action taking place, it is really important that patients who need urgent medical care continue to come forward as normal, especially in emergency and serious life-threatening cases - when someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk.
“While we will do our best to only cancel appointments where it is necessary, we know from previous strikes that there will be disruption to patient appointments as a result of the strikes.
“If we have not contacted you, please attend your appointment as planned. We will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled due to strike action.
"The NHS App puts essential services at your fingertips. You can order repeat prescriptions, manage appointments, receive reminders, and even check your health records, all from your phone.
“Online GP contact forms mean you can skip the 8am phone queue. Submit your request through your practice’s website and your local surgery team will get back to you, without needing to call.
“Your local pharmacist can help with a wide range of minor health issues. They are trained to offer oral contraceptives, the emergency contraceptive pill, and prescription medicines, if needed, for seven common conditions the same day.
“NHS 111 is available 24/7 by phone, online, or via the NHS App. It offers trusted medical advice for urgent health needs and can direct you to the most appropriate local service when your GP is unavailable.
“For more information about the upcoming Resident doctor strike, please visit out website: https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/resident-doctors-industrial-action---june-2026”