Patients in West Sussex who rely on regular prescribed medication are being urged to order repeat prescriptions before the Easter bank holiday weekend, 15 – 18 April.
Most pharmacies and GP surgeries in West Sussex will be closed or have reduced hours over the bank holiday, and the NHS is advising patients to order repeat prescriptions now.
Forgetting to get enough supplies of essential medication ahead of the bank holiday closures can put patients’ health at risk and end up putting a lot of strain on NHS out-of-hours services, which are there to deal with urgent health problems.
A spokesperson for NHS West Sussex CCG, said: “Making sure you renew any regular prescriptions and collect medication before the Easter bank holidays start helps you stay well, and it really helps our NHS too.
“Therefore, we are reminding patients, their families and carers to please check now that they have enough daily medication to see them through the bank holiday break.”
Those who need to collect a prescription but have coronavirus symptoms or are self-isolating at home are asked to arrange for a friend, relative or volunteer to collect it for you. Patients can contact their GP, order repeat prescriptions and access services to manage wellbeing without leaving home at www.nhs.uk/health-at-home
Those with an urgent medication issue when their GP practice is closed can use NHS 111 with pharmacists available to help online or by phone.
NHS111 by phone or online at www.111.nhs.uk is available 24/7 and offers advice and guidance for patients experiencing non-emergency urgent healthcare needs and can advise on local NHS services, connect patients to a medical professional, arrange appointments and offer self-care advice.
A pharmacist can also help, offering treatment advice and recommend remedies, and give guidance on giving medicines to children. No appointment is necessary to see a local pharmacist and most have private consultation areas.Easter 2022 Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Hours for Sussex
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