The NHS “remains open”, leading medics have said as the health service prepares for disruption caused by rail strikes. Patients have been urged to plan ahead for appointments.
Hospitals have made arrangements to ensure staff will be on site, including setting up park-and-ride services and taxi-sharing facilities. The strikes could have a particular impact on hospitals in London, many of which have limited parking capacity for those considering driving to appointments as an alternative.
While buses are still operating it is expected these will be busier than usual due to the strikes. Rail worker strikes today, Thursday and Saturday are set to cause travel disruption across the country.
