Services at Kingston Hospital will be impacted by strike action taking place from 7am on Monday, 15 June until 7am on Friday, 19 June.

Patients are advised to still attend appointments as planned, unless they hear from the hospital.

In a statement, Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust said: "We are working hard to minimise disruption to care and treatment, however some appointments may need to be cancelled at short notice.

"We understand this may be disappointing - if your appointment is affected, it will be rearranged as quickly as possible. We would like to thank patients for their understanding."

It added: "It is important that people continue to come forward for urgent care, especially in an emergency and in life-threatening cases. Call NHS 111 if you need advice on where to go for medical help and what to do next - a trained adviser will advise you on the best care pathway.

"During strike action, our Emergency Department (A&E) will be prioritising patients that need care most urgently and waiting times will be longer than usual.

"Teddington Urgent Treatment Centre is open from 8am until 8pm (7 days a week). Local pharmacies may also be able to help and can provide advice on minor health concerns from skin rashes to earaches and flu.

"Many pharmacies stay open late, and no appointment is needed. You can also contact your GP surgery for appointments about illnesses or injuries that won't go away.

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"You should always call 999 if it's a life-threatening emergency. Find out more about when to call 999 and when to go to A&E."

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