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NHS England Urges Patients to Seek Care Amid Doctor Strike

4/12/2026

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NHS England urges patients to seek care as normal during the six-day resident doctors' strike ending on April 13.
NHS staff have worked to maintain services despite challenges filling shifts after Easter.
Patients should attend scheduled appointments unless contacted to reschedule.
Emergency services, GP practices, and pharmacies remain operational.
Professor Ramani Moonesinghe commended NHS staff for patient safety during this period.

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Story summary

NHS England urges patients to seek care as normal during the six-day resident doctors' strike ending on April 13.
NHS staff have worked to maintain services despite challenges filling shifts after Easter.
Patients should attend scheduled appointments unless contacted to reschedule.
Emergency services, GP practices, and pharmacies remain operational.
Professor Ramani Moonesinghe commended NHS staff for patient safety during this period.