Consultant Strike and Bank Holiday toolkit

This toolkit contains social media graphics and messages to use during the planned Consultant doctors strikes that will take place from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August  and over the Bank Holiday weekend. As hot weather is possible over the next fortnight, please also help share key messages about staying safe in hot weather.

Visit https://www.cpics.org.uk/consultant-strike-and-bank-holiday-toolkit  to download the assets.

The toolkit is in the following order:

  1. Consultant strikes – suggested social media posts (Thurs 24 and Friday 25).
  2. Bank holiday weekend.
  3. Hot weather/heatwave.

Consultant strikes – suggested social media posts (Thurs 24 and Friday 25).

 

Post – during strikes (Thurs 24th and Friday 25th)

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Consultants are taking strike action today.

If you need urgent help for something that isn’t a medical emergency, please use 111.nhs.uk.

Purple circle with a white information icon inside it. Text reads: Junior doctors are striking today. Please use 111 first for non-emergencies. Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

Purple circle with a white information icon inside it. Text reads: Consultants are striking today. Please use 111 first for non-emergencies. Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

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Due to today’s Consultant strikes, some appointments will need to be rescheduled. If you haven’t been contacted to reschedule your appointment, please attend as planned.

Green circle with an image of a calendar and a clock inside it. Text reads: Junior doctors are striking today. Please attend planned appointments unless you’re contacted. Visit www.cpics.org.uk to find out more.

Green circle with an image of a calendar and a clock inside it. Text reads: Consultants are striking today. Please attend planned appointments unless you’re contacted. Visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

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Please don’t come to A&E unless you have a  medical emergency.

Consultants are striking today, and we need to keep A&Es              available to those people with genuine emergencies.

Red circle with a warning triangle inside it. Text reads: Junior doctors are striking today. Please don’t come to A&E unless you have a medical emergency. Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for medical advice.

Red circle with a warning triangle inside it. Text reads: Consultants are striking today. Please don’t come to A&E unless you have a medical emergency. Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for medical advice.

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Consultants are striking today.

You can quickly and easily access lots of vital NHS                advice and  support through online tools, including:

-111.nhs.uk

- the NHS App

- NHS.uk

Find out more via: https://www.cpics.org.uk/index.cfm?page=news&item=using-online-nhs-services-1828&fbclid=IwAR3Te3FKYrbOHia4bAicjoBUXrZ_6Sfg3ey4q-U93QGqUNljgF1oW_bpPVw

Images of a computer, a phone and a website are shown alongside the words online NHS services available to you are 111.nhs.uk, NHS app and NHS.uk In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

Images of a computer, a phone and a website are shown alongside the words online NHS services available to you are 111.nhs.uk, NHS app and NHS.uk

In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

 

 

 

Bank Holiday Weekend
  Posts - Sat 26th, Sun 27th and Mon 28th August Image Alt Text
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USE BEFORE BH WEEKEND

Pharmacies need up to seven days to fill repeat prescriptions.

Don’t risk running out over the bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in good time.

Visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more info.

 A brown and green prescription bag. Text reads: Make sure you have enough of your repeat medication to last over the August bank holiday weekend and order more if you might run out A brown and green prescription bag. Text reads: Make sure you have enough of your repeat medication to last over the August bank holiday weekend and order more if you might run out
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Get ready for the August bank holiday weekend!

Please check you have enough of your repeat medications to last you into next week. You can quickly request your medication through the NHS app. If you don't have the NHS app, find out more online https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/		 A brown and white dog is wearing yellow tinted sunglasses. Text reads: August bank holiday coming soon. Sort prescriptions out, stock up your first aid kit. Download the NHS app. A brown and white dog is wearing yellow tinted sunglasses. Text reads: August bank holiday coming soon. Sort prescriptions out, stock up your first aid kit. Download the NHS app.

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If you need urgent medical help for something that isn’t life threatening or a serious injury, please use 111 online first.

111 can help you get advice and support and is open 24/7.

Visit http://111.nhs.uk or call 111 free of charge.

Suggested text: The words Contact 111 for urgent advice. When you’re not sure what to do and 24/7 response are shown alongside blue, purple and green coloured circles with a warning sign, question mark and around the clock icons showing. In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

Suggested text: The words Contact 111 for urgent advice. When you’re not sure what to do and 24/7 response are shown alongside blue, purple and green coloured circles with a warning sign, question mark and around the clock icons showing.

In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

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Your local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) and Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) are open over the bank holiday weekend to help you with a range of problems from burns to earaches.

 

Visit https://www.cpics.org.uk/local-services to check opening hours and find out more.

Suggested text: A photo of two children and two adults out in walking gear in the woods. accompanied by text that reads Local MIU and UTCs are open this bank holiday weekend. Ely MIU - Open daily 8.30am-6pm. Doddington MIU - Open daily, 9am-5pm. Peterborough UTC - Open daily, 8am-8pm. In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more self care tips

Suggested text: A photo of two children and two adults out in walking gear in the woods. accompanied by text that reads Local MIU and UTCs are open this bank holiday weekend.

Ely MIU - Open daily 8.30am-6pm.

Doddington MIU - Open daily, 9am-5pm.

Peterborough UTC - Open daily, 8am-8pm.

In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more self care tips

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FOR USE OVER THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND, NOT BEFORE:

If you've run out of your repeat medication this bank holiday weekend, you can order an emergency prescription via http://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

Suggested text: A photo of a pot with pills spilling out of it is shown next to the words Run out of your repeat prescription? Visit 111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription to order online In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

Suggested text: A photo of a pot with pills spilling out of it is shown next to the words Run out of your repeat prescription? Visit 111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription to order online

In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

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You can quickly and easily access lots of vital NHS advice and support this bank holiday weekend through online tools, including:

- 111.nhs.uk

- the NHS App

- NHS.uk

Find out more via:  https://www.cpics.org.uk/well-together

Suggested text: Images of a computer, a phone and a website are shown alongside the words online NHS services available to you are 111.nhs.uk, NHS app and NHS.uk In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

Suggested text: Images of a computer, a phone and a website are shown alongside the words online NHS services available to you are 111.nhs.uk, NHS app and NHS.uk

In a green bar at the bottom text reads ‘visit cpics.org.uk/well-together for more information

 

 

Hot weather/heatwave.
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Try to keep out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, when UV radiation is strongest.

During these times, find the coolest part of your home or garden/outside or local green space to sit in.

 #BeatTheHeat this summer.

 Image branded with the UK Health Security Agency logo, showing a drawing of a red and yellow umbrella. Text reads: Ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun can damage your eyes and skin. Check UV levels in your area if you're out and about. Image branded with the UK Health Security Agency logo, showing a drawing of a red and yellow umbrella. Text reads: Ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun can damage your eyes and skin. Check UV levels in your area if you're out and about.
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Enjoy the sunshine, but don’t forget to keep hydrated.

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in. If it isn't treated it can get worse and become a serious problem.

Visit http://nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration for more

#BeatTheHeat this summer.

 Image branded with the UK Health Security Agency logo, showing an image of a man drinking water whilst outside. Text reads: Keeping cool in hot weather. If you or others feel unwell, get dizzy, weak or have intense thirst, move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down.

Image branded with the UK Health Security Agency logo, showing an image of a man drinking water whilst outside. Text reads: Keeping cool in hot weather. If you or others feel unwell, get dizzy, weak or have intense thirst, move to a cool place, rehydrate and cool your body down.
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While most of us enjoy the hot weather, it can cause health issues for some.

Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying health conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk.

#BeatTheHeat this summer.

 Image of a cartoon sun and thermostat, there is the UKHSA logo in the top left corner. Test says: Look out for people who might struggle to keep cool. If you have vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, make sure they are aware of how they can keep themselves cool. Image of a cartoon sun and thermostat, there is the UKHSA logo in the top left corner. Test says: Look out for people who might struggle to keep cool. If you have vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, make sure they are aware of how they can keep themselves cool.
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This summer, remember your suncream.

It's vital that you try to avoid getting sunburn. It can increase your risk of developing skin cancer.

#BeatTheHeat this summer.

 Image branded with the UK Health Security Agency logo, showing a cartoon sun and thermometer. Text reads: Going out in the sun? stay well in hot weather by drinking plenty of fluids, staying in the shade when the sun is strongest (11am – 3pm) and limiting strenuous physical activity during the hottest part of the day. Image branded with the UK Health Security Agency logo, showing a cartoon sun and thermometer. Text reads: Going out in the sun? stay well in hot weather by drinking plenty of fluids, staying in the shade when the sun is strongest (11am – 3pm) and limiting strenuous physical activity during the hottest part of the day.
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 No matter your complexion, always use protection. Protect your skin from the sun & help reduce your chance of developing skin cancer. Apply sunscreen & keep out of the sun between 11 & 3pm #SunSafety. Visit https://www.cpics.org.uk/well-together  for more.

#BeatTheHeat this summer.

 NHS logo in top left corner. Image is divided into rows of different skin colours. Each row has a word on – text reads: SKIN CANCER CAN AFFECT ANYONE NHS logo in top left corner. Image is divided into rows of different skin colours. Each row has a word on – text reads: SKIN CANCER CAN AFFECT ANYONE
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Heat exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can occur after you've been exposed to high temperatures.

If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, they need to be cooled down and given fluids.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/Sun

#BeatTheHeat this summer.

 Illustration of a woman sat on a bench looking ill. Two people are attending to her as the sun glares overhead. Text in image reads; heat exhaustion. If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, they need to be cooled down and given fluids. Visit nhs.uk/sun for more info Illustration of a woman sat on a bench looking ill. Two people are attending to her as the sun glares overhead. Text in image reads; heat exhaustion. If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, they need to be cooled down and given fluids. Visit nhs.uk/sun for more info
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Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather.

Visit the NHS website for symptoms to look out for and what to do next

➡️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration

#BeatTheHeat this summer.

 Illustration of a man drinking water from a bottle. Text in image reads; Dehydration. Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather. Visit nhs.uk for symptoms to look out for and what to do next Illustration of a man drinking water from a bottle. Text in image reads; Dehydration. Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather. Visit nhs.uk for symptoms to look out for and what to do next