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Yorkshire Residents Urged to Use NHS Services Wisely Ahead of Doctors' Strike
13 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Planned five-day walkout by resident doctors in Yorkshire starting this Friday
- NHS trusts putting measures in place to maintain care for those who need it
- People should continue to use services as normal for urgent care, attend planned appointments
On November 13th, 2025, the Yorkshire region of the UK is bracing for a five-day walkout by resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors. The industrial action comes after talks between the British Medical Association (BMA) and the government broke down.
In response, NHS North East and Yorkshire has stated that health trusts are putting measures in place to ensure continued care for those who need it. Residents are being advised to use NHS services "wisely" during this period.
Patients should continue to seek urgent medical attention as they normally would, and those with planned appointments should attend unless they have been contacted to reschedule. NHS bosses have emphasized that people should not avoid necessary care, but rather use services judiciously to help maintain operations during the walkout.
