Industrial action set to take place this week

Services provided by Tower Hamlets GP Care Group may be affected by industrial action this week – from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 October.

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Posted on:
06 Oct 2026

This follows unsuccessful negotiations, supported by Acas, between the Care Group and the union, Unite, last week.

Health Visiting Services in Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest

Our team has cancelled some appointments during the period of industrial action. All patients should have been contacted to rebook an appointment. If you have not heard from us, or need further support contact:

‍Telephone: 020 4551 1414 (Tower Hamlets)

Telephone: 0300 033 6200 (Waltham Forest)

Email: thgpcg.childhealth@nhs.net  

Urgent Treatment Centre

The Tower Hamlets Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel will remain open as normal. However, wait times may be affected. If you are at the UTC and your condition worsens, speak to a member of staff immediately.

Other services

We do not anticipate other services to be affected by industrial action. However, if you do have any issues, please use the website for more information or to get in touch with a member of our team.

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