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Health advice

With GP practices and most pharmacies closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, people are being urged to call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk for urgent help.

Please only dial 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

NHS App

You can also use the NHS App to get care and supporrt to help you stay well.

It's the quickest and easiest way to order repeat prescriptions is by using the NHS App. You use it to order your medication at a time that’s convenient for you and choose which pharmacy you would like to collect them from.

You can download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet via Google play or the App store.

If you’re struggling to get started, use the ‘Help’ button in the app or visit www.nhs.uk/helpmeapp.

Pharmacies

People can get treatment for a range of common conditions through their high street pharmacy.

Highly trained pharmacists can assess and treat patients without the need for a GP appointment or prescription for the following conditions:

  • sinusitis
  • sore throat
  • earache
  • infected insect bite
  • impetigo
  • shingles
  • uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women

You can use this link to find your nearest pharmacy and check the opening times


Last Updated on Thursday, December 19, 2024

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