PHARMACIES provide an essential service to many who rely on prescriptions or were unexpectedly struck with a sickness.
If you need to keep up with your medication routine, or suddenly started feeling ill over this late May bank holiday, then it is important to know which pharmacies will remain open.
Are pharmacies open over the late May bank holiday?
Anyone who has to take medications regularly will tell you how important it is to ensure your supply doesn't run out.
It is best practice to be prepared for any and all situations, so if you know your refill is coming up it is advised to visit your pharmacy before the bank holidays.
There is no set rule on pharmacies staying open over the bank holidays.
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The late May bank holiday falls on Monday May 27, 2024.
However, the NHS website has provided a list of pharmacies that remain open.
These open for limited hours in order to help customers get any essential medicines or treatments.
The NHS website also provides a find a pharmacy service, which allows users to type their postcode and find the nearest available pharmacy open over the festive period.
It is important to check this beforehand to avoid going to a pharmacy and finding it is closed, causing you unwanted inconvenience.
Patients are also advised to use the NHS app, which can locate a pharmacy that is open near you.
The app can also be used to request repeat prescriptions.
There may be some GP services you can access, but check online before heading out.
Pharmacists can assist with a range of minor medical issues, but you can also use the NHS 111 online service if you need quick medical advice.
111 can also be dialled if you are unable to access the internet.
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If in need of non-urgent medical attention, there are a number of walk-in centres, which are open 365 days a year.
All medical emergencies should be dealt with in the usual way by dialling 999.
What other bank holidays are there?
A bank holiday is a national public holiday in the UK and the Crown Dependencies, and in the Republic of Ireland, and were first introduced in 1871 .
Here are the remaining bank holidays in 2024:
- Spring bank holiday - Monday, May 27
- Summer bank holiday - Monday, August 26
- Christmas Day - Monday, December 25
- Boxing Day - Tuesday, December 26
