Update (22/02/23, 10am):

On Tuesday 21 February, the Government and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) agreed to enter a process of intensive talks. The RCN will pause their planned strike action during these talk, which means that the below strike action will not go ahead.

Original story (20/02/23, 3pm):

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is taking strike action at a number of NHS trusts, including the Royal Devon, between 6am on Wednesday 1 March and 6am on Friday 3 March 2023.  

The industrial action is a national dispute between the Government and Trades Unions about terms and conditions.

The safety of our patients and staff remains our top priority. We are committed to keeping disruption to services to a minimum on these dates and we have measures in place to ensure the safety and welfare of our patients and our staff.

Appointments

If you have an appointment at one of our hospitals, please attend unless you hear from us.

Please don’t call to check if your appointment is going ahead. We will be in touch with you directly if we need to rearrange your appointment. 

Our emergency department (ED)

If you have a life-threatening emergency, our ED remains open 24 hours a day.

Please be aware that our hospitals, like the wider NHS and local health and care system, are really busy:

• If you have a minor illness or minor injury, local GP surgeries and pharmacies are open.
• If you have an urgent medical problem that isn’t an emergency and aren’t sure what to do, contact 111 first by phone or online – they will provide immediate medical advice and direct you to the best care for your needs.