The NHS has issued a warning ahead of sweeping strikes due to hit hospitals this week.
Patients are being urged to choose NHS services wisely as the next spate of industrial action is about to unfold across the health service. Junior doctors are taking action from 7am on Thursday 13 July to 7am on Tuesday 18 July.
Hospital consultants will strike from 7am on Thursday 20 July to 7am on Saturday 22 July. In addition, the Society of Radiographers has announced its members will strike from 8am on 25 July to 8am on 27 July.