ANYONE feeling unwell over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays can still access a variety of healthcare services when their GP practice is closed.
A list of Tameside and Glossop pharmacy opening times have been published for the bank holidays.
Pharmacies are the first place to go for a minor health concern and will also be open on Thursday, December 24, Saturday, December 26 and Thursday, December 31, unless the pharmacy has notified a change. Check the NHS website for more details: www.nhs.uk
Pharmacists can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses,
People can speak to a pharmacist in confidence about the most personal symptoms, and should telephone their usual pharmacy before travelling as opening times may vary over the bank holidays.
Some pharmacies are providing a delivery service for residents who have no support. People are encouraged to reduce the demand and pressure on this service by asking friends, relatives or neighbours to collect their medicines in the first instance
Anyone with a health condition that cannot be treated by a pharmacist should call NHS 111 or go online https://111.nhs.uk/
Anyone with coronavirus symptoms, no matter how mild, is advised not to visit their GP practice, pharmacy or hospital.
It is important that they self-isolate for at least 10 days from when their symptoms started and get a test immediately: go online www.nhs.uk/coronavirus or telephone 119.
For a full list of pharmacy opening times and services visit: www.tamesideandglossopccg.org/accessingcare