Junior Doctors Strike Action

Junior doctors in England are set to strike from Friday 25th July 2025 to Wednesday 30th July 2025. The strike action has been called by the BMA due to a dispute with the Government over fair rates of pay.

Strike Details

The strike commences 7:00 am on Friday 25th July 2025

The strike concludes 7:00 am on Wednesday 30th July 2025

Impact on NHS

The strike is expected to have a significant impact on the NHS as a whole.

Remember

1. Use A&E / the local emergency department as you would for any genuine emergency

2. Call 111

3. Think 'Pharmacy First'

4. Use your GP as normal – PLEASE note, we are not a substitute for A&E and/or 111.

What this means for Sacriston Surgery

Sacriston Surgery is proud to be a training practice for postgraduate doctors who have worked in hospitals and are gaining experience of general practice and for GP Registrars undertaking training to become GPs for the future. Both are part of this group of junior doctors who the BMA have called to strike.

We currently have doctors who are eligible to take part in this industrial action, which places a limit on the number of appointments that may be available during this strike period.

Whilst we understand that this will be frustrating for patients who are affected by the strikes, we do ask for your understanding and patience as any disruption is outside of our control.

Sacriston Surgery

23rd July 2025

We would like to invite you to use The NHS App.  This allows you to access a range of NHS services.  Here is a video which explains how the NHS app works.  At this surgery you can use the NHS app to:

• order repeat medication
• nominate a pharmacy
• view medical records

Click here to get started with the NHS app.

If you have any problems accessing the NHS app you can contact the support team.

We have a new way in which you can contact us online for any routine enquries.  We will aim to get back to you within 72 hours.  You can use this system to:

• Request sick notes
• Request letters
• Submit a query about prescriptions
• Ask for advice about non urgent medical conditions

Click here to access the system

Please note that the eConsult service is for sick note requests only. 

For all other medical queries, please contact the practice on 0191 371 0232.