Rail strikes – information for patients

25 April 2024 - We plan to run all patient services as normal during the planned industrial action

Strike action across the rail network will be taking place in May.

Services in London and the south east, including Thameslink, Southeastern, South Western and Southern rail will be affected on Tuesday 7 May.

In addition, the train operators will have an overtime ban from Monday 6 May to Saturday 11 May which may alter the timetable of trains that will be running.

If the strikes go ahead, we recognise that some patients and visitors are likely to experience difficulty accessing our hospital sites.

We would like to reassure patients and visitors that hospital services will continue as normal during this period. If you have an appointment, please attend the hospital as planned – there is no need to contact us. If the strikes do go ahead, and you think you will be unable to attend, please contact our teams using the number on your appointment letter. We will do our very best to help you.

We would urge all patients and visitors to our hospitals to plan your journey in advance, and to use alternative methods of transport. The roads will also be busier, so if you are planning to drive, please allow extra time for your journey. It is also important to stress that car parking for patients and visitors is extremely limited at our hospitals.

Thank you for your support and co-operation.