Industrial Action is being taken by members of the British Medical Association (BMA) from 07:00 on Wednesday 17 December through to 07:00 on Monday 22 December 2025. This includes resident doctors at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

As with all previous BMA industrial action, we remain focused on patient safety with multi-disciplinary teams, which also include consultants and other specialist doctors.

Please attend your appointment as planned. We will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled due to strike action.

Taking care of yourself, your family, friends and neighbours

The NHS is also asking the public to play their part during industrial action by looking after themselves, loved ones and checking in on vulnerable family members and neighbours.

Ahead of industrial action, please read the following advice:

• Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It’s important to get the flu vaccine if you’re advised to.
• If you’re staying in England and are away from home and need a GP appointment for routine treatment, please call your own surgery. And if you need a prescription, they can send it to any pharmacy you choose.
• Make sure you have enough of your prescribed medications. You can easily order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App, though your GP practice website or, if you do not have access to GP online services, by calling your GP practice.
• Ensure you have a fully stocked first aid kit at home or with you. Find out what you need on the NHS website: My First Aid Kit.
• If you think you need medical help now contact NHS 111.
• In an emergency, dial 999.