Residents are being urged by NHS bosses to still attend planned hospital appointments and come forward for urgent care unless told otherwise.

Planned NHS industrial action is to take place at Salisbury District Hospital from 7am on Wednesday, June 14, until 7am on Saturday, June 17. 

The strikes coincide one week after parking charges are set to be reinstated at Salisbury Hospital, following suspension since mid-february.

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Despite the strikes, NHS bosses at the Integrated Care Board have stressed that people should "come forward for urgent and emergency care and to attend planned appointments unless told otherwise".

Dr Steven Haig, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, has said: “In the coming days, our services are going to be more stretched than usual and therefore waiting times may be longer.

"People will be seen if they come to hospital as an emergency, however, people should only visit if they really need to be here. Please think about the best healthcare option to use over the coming days, as more appropriate treatment is often available from GPs, pharmacies and other local health services.”

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People with minor injuries are being encouraged to make use of GP practices and digital-based healthcare before resorting to the hospital. Advice can also be found through ringing 111, or visiting www.111.nhs.uk.

Most pharmacy branches can also share advice on over-the-counter medicines, as well as details on how to treat simple symptoms at home. Trained pharmacists can also carry out private consultations in a dedicated private clinic room, meaning people with non-urgent conditions can receive an assessment and diagnosis without needing to phone a GP or visit hospital.

Salisbury Hospital will continue to run across the duration of the strikes.