Industrial action continues until Wednesday

February 26, 2024

As you will be aware, our non-consultant doctors will be taking part in industrial action until Wednesday (28 February) 11.59pm.

IT support: Through the period of industrial action, IT will be offering extended support across both Sandwell and City. During the weekday, floorwalkers will be available until midnight (12am). The IT helpdesk (ext. 4050) will also be extending their opening hours and will be available until midnight during the industrial action.

Drop in for medics today: We will be hosting another wellbeing drop in session for senior medics today between 12.45pm – 2pm at both Sandwell and City. The drop in sessions will allow attendees to grab themselves and drink and a samosa as well as connect with fellow colleagues.

The Sandwell drop in will take place in the Berridge room, occupational health (near the courtyard gardens) and will be hosted by Dr Huma Naqvi and Dr Mike Blaber.

The City drop in will take place in the senior doctors rest space, wellbeing hub, Arches, 1st floor, corridor A (old physiotherapy corridor) Room B002/F/049 situated to the right of the corridor and will be hosted by Dr Vikranth Venugopalan.

For more information please call Dr Huma Naqvi on 07976 499360

Planning a hospital discharge early: It’s vital we plan ahead especially during industrial action. The integrated discharge hub can support you with this from 8am – 8pm, seven days a week. You can contact them on ext. 3147.

Be sure to check out this short video below about planning discharges early and the top three tips for planning a discharge.

The frequently asked questions for junior doctors as well as around pay have recently been updated – please see below:

• Junior Doctor Industrial Action FAQs 19 February 2024
• Pay Medical staff FAQs Industrial Action February 2024

Costa enhanced opening times Sandwell and City: