Some GP practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over the bank holiday period, making it more challenging for patients to access medicines at short notice. To find pharmacy opening times, visit the NHS website.
The easiest way to request a repeat prescription via the NHS App or through your GP practice website. The NHS App also allows people to book and cancel appointments at their GP practice, view their health record and get trusted NHS information and advice on hundreds of conditions and treatments. Download the NHS App on the app store or on google play.
For urgent medical help, or if you’re not sure what to do, contact NHS 111 by calling 111, visiting 111.nhs.uk or by using the NHS App.
NHS 111 can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist. If needed it can arrange a call back from a nurse, doctor or paramedic or provide self-treatment advice over the phone. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Urgent treatment centres and walk-in centres provide same-day medical help for non-life-threatening issues. Some centres will be operating under reduced hours during the bank holidays. You can search for appointments via NHS 111, or check opening times here.
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option to talk to a professional. This service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For urgent dental help or advice, please contact your dentist first. If your dental practice is closed, or you aren’t registered at one, you can call the local dental helpline for Cheshire and Merseyside on 0161 476 9651.
For life-threatening emergencies and serious injuries, people should call 999 or go straight to A&E.