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Think ahead and know your healthcare options ahead of the Easter bank holiday, urges NHS
As the Easter bank holiday approaches people in the North East and Yorkshire are reminded to plan ahead with their medicines needs, and to visit NHS111 online first in the event medical advice is needed.
Dr Yvette Oade, the NHS region’s Acting Medical Director, said:
Dr Oade’s message comes as the NHS continues to be busy with an increased demand for its services. Health advice and information is available from the NHS App, NHS website and your local GP practice website. You can also use the NHS website to find a pharmacy near you which will be open this bank holiday. People may also consider having at home a small stock of basic medicines in case needed for minor illness or injury. These may include paracetamol, plasters, indigestion remedy and anti-diarrhoeal medicine. Ask your local pharmacist for advice on what medicines you should keep at home. If you need urgent medical help and don’t know what to do, you can go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111 in the first instance. A&E and 999 remain there for any life-threatening health concerns. |