Bank Holiday Opening Times for GP’s, Pharmacies and Dentists

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Greenwoods and Kingsway GP Surgeries (When closed, please call 111 )

Saturday 27 August 2022 –  Closed
Sunday 28 August 2022 – Closed
Monday 29 August 2022 – Closed 

Village Pharmacy 

Saturday 27 August 2022 –  9am – 1pm
Sunday 28 August 2022 – Closed
Monday 29 August 2022 – Closed

Govani Chemist 

Saturday 27 August 2022 –  9am – 5pm
Sunday 28 August 2022 – 10am – 12noon
Monday 29 August 2022 – 10am – 12noon 

We are reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the bank holiday next week.

The easiest way for you to order repeat prescriptions is by using GP online services, via the NHS App or through your GP practice website. If you do not have access to GP online services, you can phone your GP practice to order prescriptions.

By re-stocking medicine cabinets, knowing when your GP practice is open and planning ahead for repeat prescriptions, you can ensure you make the most of the bank holiday weekend. Running out of your usual medication can have serious consequences, especially if you use them to control heart and breathing problems or a health condition such as diabetes.

If you feel unwell over the bank holiday weekend, you can check your symptoms and get access to advice using 111.nhs.uk online.

111 online can tell you:

  • Where to get help for your symptoms, if you’re not sure what to do.
  • How to find general health information and advice.
  • where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine.
  • How to get a repeat prescription.

You can also call NHS 111, a free service which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Healthcare on the high street

Local community pharmacists can also provide free health advice to support you to self-care and no appointment is necessary. From coughs and colds to aches and pains, they can give expert help on everyday illnesses and answer questions about prescribed and over the counter medicines.  

Find a pharmacy near you

Bank holiday GP or nurse appointments

Patients registered at most practices across mid and south east Essex can now pre-book urgent GP or nurse appointments on the bank holiday weekend. Appointments are available to book at one of the hubs located in mid Essex, Thurrock, south east Essex and Basildon and Brentwood. You can ask your own GP practice for details on how to book. 

Please do not forget that Accident and Emergency at your local hospital should not be used unless it is a critical or life-threatening illness or injury.

For more information on what support is available, please visit our website.