How the nurses' strike on Tuesday 7 February will affect you

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How the nurses' strike on Tuesday 7 February will affect you
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What you need to know about strikes by nurses by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

Intensive and emergency care will still be provided, but routine check-ups and other operations may be affected.

Services such as chemotherapy, kidney dialysis and intensive care will be staffed, as part of emergency cover. The biggest disruption is likely to be in pre-booked treatment such as hernia repair, hip replacements or outpatient clinics.NHS medical director Sir Stephen Powis has said it is "vital that people do not put off seeking care and come forward for treatment".

Anyone who is seriously ill or injured should still call 999, or call 111 for non-life threatening care.Remember the action is only in England. Welsh NHS staff suspended their planned strike action following an improved offer from ministers. And the RCN and GMB unions in Scotland have put strike action on hold to allow talks on a 2023 pay offer.

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