Bolton NHS is warning about ‘significant pressure’ as junior doctors walk out in fresh round of industrial action.

The NHS in Bolton has issued a warning about pressures they will be facing during the strike.

Strikes will start at 7am on Thursday, June 27 and will finish at 7am on Tuesday, July 2, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.

This latest round of action is set to significantly impact almost all routine care, with services being reduced so that the NHS can prioritise urgent and emergency cases.

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Dr. Harni Bharaj, Deputy Medical Director at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Whilst strikes create significant pressure, patient safety is our highest priority, and we have well-tested plans in place to ensure we can continue to deliver urgent and emergency care to those who need it.

“Throughout the industrial action we’ll be running at a much-reduced capacity, and we are once again asking for the public’s support as we try to manage demand.

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“Our Emergency Department will continue to be open as normal, and I would urge anyone with a life or limb-threatening to continue to come forward for the care they need in the way they usually would

“If your condition is not urgent, please think carefully about whether you can seek care from your GP or a local pharmacist.

“If you’re unsure, NHS 111 online or by phone can provide advice for your symptoms.”

Throughout the challenging period, the urgent and emergency services are still there to help those who need it.

Repeat prescriptions should be ordered in advance of industrial action to ensure people have enough of their regular medications.

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