Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
People are being advised to order their repeat prescriptions in plenty of time ahead of the two May Bank Holiday weekends.
Opening hours for pharmacies may be different over these weekends so it is recommended that prescriptions are ordered in plenty of time.
The two Bank Holidays are:
There are a range of NHS services available for people who need them, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Self‑care
Many common illnesses – including colds, coughs, flu, earache, and sore throats – can be safely managed at home with rest, fluids, and over‑the‑counter remedies. Our website has advice on children’s health and wellbeing including what to look out for, when to monitor symptoms at home, and when to seek help.
Pharmacy
Pharmacies can help with less urgent conditions and may be able to offer treatment and some prescription medicine without you needing to see a GP (this is called Pharmacy First).
Conditions they can treat through Pharmacy First are:
NHS App
The NHS App gives you trusted NHS guidance for hundreds of conditions, access to NHS 111 online, and the ability to:
NHS 111
If you’re unsure what service you need, NHS 111 is available online or by phone, day and night. NHS 111 can:
Urgent treatment centres
Urgent treatment centres: You can visit your local Urgent Treatment Centre for sprains, fractures, minor burns and skin infections:
Dental care
If you need urgent dental treatment, call NHS 111. You do not need to be registered with a dentist to get emergency help.
Mental health support
Visit the NottAlone website for mental health advice, support and services. If you have an urgent mental health issue, visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 and select option 2.
You can find details about all your NHS services and how to access urgent and non-urgent care.
