Junior Doctor Strikes

Senior medics are being drafted in to provide cover in emergency settings, but it means some pre-planned treatments and appointments are having to be cancelled.

The walkout by British Medical Association (BMA) members comes after talks between the government and doctors' union broke down in March.

Those who have planned appointments and treatments scheduled should attend unless they are told otherwise. GP services are largely unaffected.

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.

To ensure teams can focus on people who are most unwell, the public are being asked to choose wisely and to only visit hospital when there is a genuine need to do so.

Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership states: 'If you need urgent medical help, especially in an emergency or life-threatening situation, come forward as normal. Call 999 or go to A&E if someone is seriously ill, injured or their life is at risk'.

For more information, visit the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership (GMICP) webpage on industrial action.