The Health Secretary's calling for the latest junior doctors strikes in England to be called off.
Jeremy Hunt says full walkouts on Tuesday and Wednesday will "risk the safety of many patients".
NHS Cumbria says the action could lead to further disruption for planned operations and outpatient appointments than has been seen in previous strikes.
Dr David Rogers, Medical Director for NHS Cumbria Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and lead for the North Cumbria System Resilience Group said: “All of the NHS organisations across Cumbria have tried and tested plans in place, however, unlike during previous periods of industrial action we know that emergency cover is being withdrawn.
"Our Trusts have had to increase cover by increasing consultants and other NHS staff during this time. It could lead to greater disruption for planned operations and outpatient appointments than we have seen in previous strikes.
“The public can help the NHS by thinking carefully before using NHS services. We would urge people to make use of pharmacists, www.nhs.uk and NHS 111, if appropriate. They can all provide helpful advice.”
More advice is available here.