Industrial Action Statement
29.11.11
Patients will be aware that a number of trade unions will be taking strike action this week in response to proposed Government changes to public sector workers’ pensions.
The action will take place on Wednesday 30th November and will last for 24 hours.
We are urging any patient with an appointment at Cheltenham General or Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals on Wednesday 30th November 2011 to come in, unless you are contacted directly by the hospital.
We have contingency plans in place to ensure that patient services at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals continue to be delivered safely and consistently throughout the day.
Emergency services will be unaffected, and planned appointments/ procedures are due to go ahead.
The Trust website will be updated during the day if there is any change. The website address is: www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk.