Looking for medical support in Kingston this Bank Holiday weekend?
People needing medical help or advice should go to 111.nhs.uk first, unless it is a life-threatening emergency, in which case they must call 999
The NHS remains open for you this bank holiday weekend
- By knowing when your local pharmacy is open and planning for repeat prescriptions, you can ensure you have everything you need ahead of the weekend.
- Pharmacists can advise you on a range of minor medical issues. Seeing a pharmacist is often the best step for minor health concerns, and they can provide one-to-one confidential conversations.
- Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours during a bank holiday. A list of pharmacists in London open over the May Bank Holiday is here: Find a pharmacy - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- You can order medication using the NHS app or through your GP practice, which may also have an online service.
- GP services are available this bank holiday weekend – contact your practice online or by phone to be assessed. If your practice is not open but an appointment is necessary, you will be advised of the next steps. Your appointment may be at another nearby service.
- If you need mental health support, call 111 and select the mental health option to speak to a specially trained NHS mental health professional who can provide immediate support and guidance. Or find other sources of mental health support in South West London.
- If you need urgent mental health care, ring the 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line for Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton or Wandsworth.
- If you need urgent dental treatment this bank holiday, contact your regular dentist. If you cannot contact your dentist use NHS 111.nhs.uk for information about your local out of hours service.
Don't wait if you need urgent care
Over the bank holiday weekend, if you need urgent health care:
- For urgent health needs over the bank holiday, contact 111.nhs.uk or by phoning 111.
- If it is a life-threatening emergency, then call 999. If you are told to go to hospital, then you must go. The NHS will help you get the care you need.
