British Medical Association (BMA) industrial action by Resident Doctors will start at 7am on Friday, 14th November to 7am on Wednesday, 19th November 2025. The industrial action forms part of a national dispute over pay.

Wherever possible, our aim will be to keep as many services open as possible and for colleagues to continue their working day within their own area. However, we may need to consider wider options to ensure that we can continue to maintain patient safety.

Patients will be contacted once we know which services will be affected. Colleagues will also be briefed so they can respond to patient questions.

The response plan will be available on the intranet this week: Industrial Action Information Hub - CHFT Intranet. In the meantime, you should contact your line manager and/or divisional workforce leads for any further assistance or advice.

We have posted an update on our website for patients and visitors and will also share reminders through our Trust's social media channels.