Content originally from NHS Mid and South Essex
The NHS in mid and south Essex is reminding people to order their repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before the bank holiday weekend.
On bank holiday Monday, GP practices will be closed, and pharmacies will either be closed or have different opening times. This will mean that there will be less time to organise repeat prescriptions than usual.
We are asking residents to make sure they order their repeat prescriptions at least seven days before they are due to run out.
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Bank holiday advice
Our website has a dedicated section on healthcare advice over the bank holiday weekend. It covers topics such as:
- making sure residents have the right essentials at home to take care of those minor illnesses and injuries
- a reminder to allow for at least seven days before ordering a repeat prescription
- information on how pharmacies are now able to provide medicines for some conditions without the need for a GP appointment or prescription
- encouraging people to come forward if they need urgent help by using 111.nhs.uk as a first port of call or by calling NHS 111
- the support available for those experiencing a mental health crisis via NHS 111 for adults or by calling 0800 995 1000 for under 18s.
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