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NHS Braces for Easter Rush & Doctor Strikes
2 Apr
Summary
- Over 13,000 calls expected for ambulance service during Easter weekend.
- 18,000 calls anticipated for NHS 111 service over the holiday.
- Resident doctors' industrial action is scheduled from April 7-13.
People in the South East are advised to plan their healthcare in advance to prevent disruption around the Easter period. The South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) is preparing for more than 13,000 calls between April 3 and April 6. Concurrently, the NHS 111 service anticipates receiving 18,000 calls.
This surge in expected demand is followed by planned industrial action by resident doctors from April 7 to April 13. NHS Surrey and Sussex has indicated that this action will impact its services. Healthcare officials emphasize the importance of managing medications and selecting the correct healthcare service for non-emergency needs.
Officials also highlighted the ongoing circulation of illnesses like norovirus, stressing the need for timely and appropriate use of healthcare services. Patients are encouraged to attend scheduled appointments unless directly informed otherwise by the NHS.
