Industrial action continues today
February 28, 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.
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:
| Wednesday 28 February | Extended opening hours 8.30am – midnight | Extended opening hours 8am – midnight | Hot and cold food/hot and cold drinks |