Publish date: 29 March 2023
Ahead of the Easter bank holiday, the NHS is encouraging people in West London to keep their health front of mind by ordering repeat prescriptions early and stocking on any medication for any existing health conditions.
Over the long weekend, some GP surgeries and pharmacies may be closed, or working reduced hours so it is important for Londoners to take this into consideration when planning for their healthcare needs during this time.
Pharmacists are well advised to support with minor medical problems and a list of services that will be open over the long weekend can be found on the NHS London website, as well as the NHS Find a Pharmacy site, which will be updated regularly to show the opening hours of local pharmacies over the bank holidays.
If people are unsure whether urgent medical or dental care is needed over the Easter break, NHS 111 online remains the best first port of call where a trained adviser will provide the best care pathway.
