Greater Manchester Hospitals Face Major Strike

0:00On April 3, hospitals across greater Manchester are bracing for major disruptions as resident doctors walk out right after the Easter Bang holiday. The strike kicks off at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, and runs straight through to 7 a.m. on Monday, April 13. That's a full six. Days of action over pay disputes. On top of that, critical care staff at Southford Royal, Royal Oldham, and Fairfield Hospital and Berry are hitting the picket line for a separate 24-hour strike on Tuesday. These unison members, including nurses and support workers, are pushing back for the second time on overtime pay issues within the northern care. Alliance. NHS leaders are telling patients to show up for appointments unless they get a call to reschedule since services will be slammed, but still running. Where possible? Hospitals and GP practices expect extra crowds without these key frontline docs, so they're asking folks to stock up on prescriptions ahead in lean. On pharmacies for minor stuff.

1:00For urgent needs, dial 999 for true emergencies like chest pain or strokes, or hit up NHS 111 online or by phone for everything, and so on or by phone for everything else. Pharmacies can handle sore throats or infections. The Greater Manchester Dental Helpline covers mouth pain through the holiday and the urgent eye. There are services there for vision issues or painful eyes. Teens are grinding to keep care flowing safely, so plan smart, be patient with staff, and let's hope talks heat up soon to get everyone back on track.