Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust has also asked people to continue to attend appointments unless asked to reschedule.
NHS bosses in Shropshire have asked people to only use 999 in a "medical or mental health emergency", during Wednesday's ambulance strike action.People are being urged not to call for ambulances unless it is an emergency during Wednesday's strike
It said:"NHS ambulance services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are working hard to keep people safe during the planned strikes, while delivering the best care possible. It added:"Many parts of the NHS are likely to feel the impact of the industrial action, either directly or indirectly, and people are being urged to use ambulance services responsibly.NHS 111 online
Advice from NHS Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin says to call 999 for 'life-threatening emergencies' such as cardiac arrest, loss of consciousness, fits that aren’t stopping, chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, severe allergic reactions, suspected stroke and serious head injuries.
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