How to access NHS services for Easter bank holiday
Where you can go to get help out of hours
The NHS pledges to provide services at a time that's convenient for you. They have produced guidance on how best to access services out of hours that can be found in full online.
- Phone NHS 111
This service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a service that provides medical advice as well as the details of the services closest to you that help you deal with your need following a medical assessment. - Visit your local pharmacy
Your pharmacist will be able to help you with a number of issues. Take a look at four ways that your local pharmacist can help you. Find their opening hours and check opening times using the NHS pharmacy service search. - Visit your nearest NHS walk in centre
If you need treatment for minor injuries or illnesses such as cuts, bruises and rashes you can visit your nearest NHS walk-in centre, urgent care centre or minor injuries unit. These are not suitable for treating long term conditions. To be seen at one of these services you do not need an appointment, or to be registered. You may be referred to one of these services by NHS 111, or you can just walk in. - Phone 0800 0234 650
This is for help in a mental health crisis. The service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Out-of-hours medicines
Running out of your medication during the holidays or over the weekend can be a big worry. If you run out the medication you need outside of your GP practice’s normal opening hours and need some urgently, there are a few steps you can take to get an emergency supply.
Where you can medication from will depend on whether you already have a prescription or whether a prescription is needed. Take a look at the guidance from the NHS to find out more.
Healthwatch Brent
If you wish to contact us during this period, you can email info@healthwatchbrent.co.uk or call us on 020 3869 9730 and leave a message. Somebody will get back to you as soon as possible when the office reopens on Tuesday 2 April.
Please note that we do not provide advocacy services, instead we are happy to signpost and refer you to other services and organisations. As well as get your feedback about NHS services in Brent.
