Pharmacy opening times over the May Bank Holiday Period
NHS asks the public to plan ahead and stay safe ahead of the May bank holidays
People across the North East and North Cumbria are being reminded to plan in advance, stay safe and use the right services ahead of the May Day and Spring Bank holidays.
Remember to order any repeat prescriptions in plenty of time and stock up on medicine cabinet essentials, to avoid any unnecessary additonal pressure on NHS services ahead of the two bank holidays - Monday 5th and Monday 26th when our GP surgery will be closed.
Plan ahead with sotcking up your medicine cabinet with essentials such as Paracetamol, indigestion tablets, plasters and antiseptic cream, as well as making sure that you have enough repeat prescriptions to last over the holiday periods.
If you do need medical care and it's not life threatening, contact NHS111 online or your nearest pharmacy which you can find at: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
Remember that Pharmacies can help with some minor illness: Acute Otitis Media, Impetigo, Infected Insect Bites, Shingles, Sinusitis, Sore Throat, Uncomplicated UTI's .
Both services will refer you for further treatment should you need it. Enjoy the Bank Holiday safely - take care when out gardening, tackling DIY or taking part in an outdoor activity, and try and reduce your alcohol intake.
Top Tips for healthcare over the bank holidays:
Repeat Prescriptions - Order online in plenty of time via your GP Practice website or call them - you need to be registered with your practice for this.
Order through the NHS app - download the app from Google Play or the App store, you can register without having to visit our practice. More information on the NHS app is available on the uk website.
Order in person from your GP Practice - by dropping a slip thorugh the Prescription request Box in the Foyer of each site.
Be prepared for common health problems by keeping a well stocked medicine cabinet at home.
Community Pharmacists are part of your expert NHS health care team and are excellent at giving lots of advice about self-care and medications to treat common health conditions at home. Health advice and information is available via the NHS app or the NHS website.
For Children's health advice you can download The Little Orange Book https://www.nenc-healthiertogether.nhs.uk/.../LOB_Booklet... which covers a wide range of illnesses in children from common minor ailments including teething, constipation, and colds, through to more serious conditions.
Minor illess or injury - if you do suffer a minor injury or illness, NHS111 online is a great place to seek advice and can help you reach the right place for your care.
Emergency Care - If you or someone else has a life-threatening emergency and require emergency care, you should call 999, or go to the nearest Emergency Department. This includes signs of a heart attack, chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across the chect. Signs of a stroke - face dropping on one side, cannot hold both arms up, difficulty speaking and sudden confusion (delirium). Severe difficulty breathing.
For Mental Health Crisis please ring NHS111 option 2.
British Sign Language (BSL) speakers can make a BSL video call to 999.
Deaf people can use 18000 to contact 999 using text relay.
Alcohol - If you are concerned about how much you, or someone you know drinks, there's lots of help available, including talking to your GP. You can find your local alcohol support service or contact: Drinkline freephone 0300 123 1110 or Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555
Published on 24 December 2024