People in West Yorkshire are being urged to brace for disruption to health services during a five-day walkout.
Resident doctors across the NHS in West Yorkshire will take industrial action from 7am on Wednesday, December 17, until 7am on Monday, December 22, 2025.
The public is being advised to order repeat prescriptions in advance, keep basic medicines at home, and use NHS 111 for advice on non-life-threatening issues.
Dr James Thomas, medical director for the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, said: "The safety and care of people who use our services is our highest priority, and it is important that people continue to use our services when they need them.
"NHS teams across West Yorkshire will be working throughout the strike period to keep people safe and well, but services will be affected.
"Our region’s hospitals and mental health trusts will be significantly impacted, as will some GP practices, and this will have a knock-on effect on other parts of the healthcare system.
"That’s why we’re asking everyone to work with us to ensure they’re prepared for their medical needs during the strike action."
The West Yorkshire Healthier Together website also offers advice for parents and carers of young children.
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