Your Continued Health and Medical Care Over the August Bank Holiday

Your Continued Health and Medical Care Over the August Bank Holiday

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With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, the NHS is urging patients to plan ahead to ensure continued uninterrupted medical care. Some GP practices and pharmacies will have reduced opening hours during the period.

If you require medical advice or assistance but it’s not an emergency, you can use the NHS 111 service by visiting 111.nhs.uk or call 111 to speak to a trained healthcare professional who will guide you on the best course of action.

To further prepare, we encourage you to order repeat prescriptions in advance. Check your medication supplies and order any necessary repeats at least a week before they run out. This will allow enough time for prescriptions to be processed and for any potential issues to be addressed before the holidays.

Amin Mitha, Associate Director of Medicines Optimisation said ‘During Bank Holiday periods, it is common for NHS 111 to receive an increase in calls related to medication supply issues. To alleviate the pressure on NHS services, we can all take proactive steps. Restocking medicines for minor ailments and ensuring timely ordering of repeat prescriptions are essential to avoid medication shortages during the holidays. The NHS App provides the most convenient way to request repeat medicines from your practice.

Running out of medication for some long-term conditions like Asthma and Diabetes may result in serious complications and hospital admissions. This situation can be avoided by ensuring that there is sufficient medication at home to cover the holiday period. It is good practice to allow seven days from ordering before collecting your prescription, providing sufficient time for your GP practice and pharmacy to have it ready for you. Let’s work together to ensure a smooth and healthy extended weekend. please feel free to share this message with friends and family’.

To avoid running out of medication during the holiday period, please allow seven days from ordering before collecting, allowing your GP practice and pharmacy sufficient time to get your prescription ready for you.

Remember, pharmacists can offer health advice and information without needing an appointment. To find your local pharmacy and check opening hours, use the ‘Find a Pharmacy’ service on the NHS website or check our list of Pharmacy opening times below:

PHARMACY NAMEADDRESSTELEPHONE NUMBERMonday 28th August 2023
Tesco Stores LtdLiverpool Road East, Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, ST7 1DX,01782 45622009:00-17:00
Tesco Stores Ltd291 Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6PL0121 519 569209:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdBaths Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2JB01782 45622309:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdClough Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4AA01782 45623209:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdLysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7WB01782 45622609:00-17:00
Asda Stores LtdWolstanton Retail Park, Wolstanton, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 0AY01782 34901010:00-16:00
Boots UK Ltd60 – 62 High Street, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1QL01782 61632110:00-16:00
Asda Stores LtdScotia Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6AT01782 82001010:00-16:00
Adam-Locums Ltd68 The Strand, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NR01782 34295510:00-16:00
Boots UK Ltd3-5 Upper Market Square, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 1PZ01782 21327110:00-16:00
Boots UK LtdUnit 5, Festival Park, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5SJ01782 28412510:00-17:30
Queen Street Pharmacy Ltd185 Newcastle Street, Middleport, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3QJ01782 81849410:00-18:00
Nepron Ltd55 Queen’s Drive, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6QF01538 38627911:00-13:00
Boots UK LtdQueen’s Retail Park, Silkmore Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4SU01785 24573609:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdChurch Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6DZ0121 519 769809:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdSt Peters Bridge, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3RJ01283 61401009:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdBrookside Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8AU01332 47660709:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdHawks Green District Centre, Heath Hayes, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 3YY01543 80100009:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdNewport Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2HE, ST16 2HE01785 79141009:00-17:00
Tesco Stores LtdVictoria Shopping Park, Victoria Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire, WS12 1DW01543 80100309:00-17:00
Boots UK LtdUnit A, Ventura Retail Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7LQ01827 31263109:00-17:00
Pyramid 1 Ltd161 Marston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3BS01785 21270709:00-17:30
Bestway National Ltd7 Devon Court, Bideford Way, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1NP01543 46981710:00-12:00
Boots UK Ltd18 – 24 Ankerside, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 1BS01827 6203210:00-15:00
Asda Stores LtdOctagon Centre, Orchard Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3TN01283 52321010:00-16:00
Asda Stores LtdAsda Stores, Ventura Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3HB01827 30218010:00-16:00
Asda Stores LtdAsda Superstore, Queensway, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3TA01785 78201010:00-16:00
Boots UK LtdUnit 5, Orbital Retail Park, Voyager Drive, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 8XP01543 57986310:00-16:00
Boots UK Ltd1 Cooper Square, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1DG01283 56157310:00-16:00
Boots UK Ltd4 – 8 Tamworth Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire,  WS13 6JJ01543 26314910:00-16:00
Boots UK Ltdc/o Waitrose Store, Stonnyland Drive, Sainte Foy Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 6RX01543 25399410:00-16:00
Morrisons Supermarkets LtdMorrisons Supermarket, Market Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2JJ01889 58247110:00-16:00
Jhoots Healthcare LtdSt Chads Health Centre, Dimbles Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7HT01543 41920011:00-12:00
Imami LtdMansion House Surgery, Abbey Road, Stone, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST15 8YE01785 81999912:00-13:00
Boots UK Ltd5 & 6 Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 0AW01902 32406212:00-14:00
N & J Burntwood LtdUnit 10 Morley Road, Burntwood , Walsall, WS7 9AZ, Staffordshire, WS7 9AZ01543 67630213:00-15:00