The Christie Hospital has been forced to assure patients that appointments for outpatients on Wednesday 10 February and Thursday 11 February during the Junior Doctor Strike will take place as normal ‘unless notified’.
The Christie has written to patients to reassure them that despite proposed strike action by junior doctors from 8am on Wednesday 10 February to 8am on Thursday 11 February; their appointments will still be taking place unless they have been notified otherwise.
Roger Spencer, Chief Executive of The Christie said: “While some of our staff may be taking part in the industrial action, we can confirm that all patient appointments will be going ahead unless otherwise notified.
“Our main priority is to ensure continuity of patient care; however we envisage that some patients may experience delays in some clinics. We will do our very best to keep these delays to a minimum, and staff will keep patients informed of any impact this may have on their appointments.”
Any patients with queries or concerns about their appointment on either of the dates mentioned can contact The Christie on the following numbers;
0161 446 2093 or 3517
The Christie is a specialist cancer hospital on Wilmslow Road, Eccles and opened in 1901, it is now one of Europe’s leading cancer centres and the largest single-site centre in Europe.
Because of its specialist nature, 26% of patients are referred to The Christie from outside the Greater Manchester and Cheshire area. It is one of the largest NHS charities in the UK, providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds. The Christie has over 30,000 supporters, who helped raise £13.3m last year, with 83p in every pound going directly to patients.
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The Christie is working hard to minimise any disruption to patients and further information will be provided on The Christie website at www.christie.nhs.uk
