NHS industrial action: 14th November to 19th November 2025
The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire will continue to update their website with the latest guidance on the strike action and encourage you to share this information with your contacts and local communities.
The website has detailed information on local services including community pharmacies, which can help with a wide range of minor health issues and advise if another NHS service is needed. The Stay Well This Winter webpages have lots of useful advice on staying well during periods of colder weather.
Using NHS services during strike action
People should continue to use health services as normal during the strike action, including 999 and A&E in life-threatening situations and NHS 111 online for other urgent health concerns.
GPs and pharmacies can also be used by people for health advice and appointments as normal.
People with hospital appointments during this time should attend as usual. If the appointment needs to be rescheduled due to the strike action, the NHS will be in contact.
Please choose services appropriately during the strike action to help ensure care is available to those who need it most. This includes using 111 online as the first port of call for health needs and only using 999 if it is a life-threatening emergency.
There is a national Q&A for patients on the NHS England website.
