East Riding residents reminded of bank holiday NHS service availability
People are being encouraged to ensure they are prepared
Hull and East Riding residents are encouraged to ensure they are prepared for the bank holiday weekend and reminded which NHS services will be available.
Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC) and out of hours GP services will remain open. However, GP practices and most pharmacies will be closed on Monday 29th August.
The NHS says make sure you are prepared for the weekend and check your medicine supply.
Some pharmacies will be open over the holiday, to ensure you can access services if necessary. There is a list of which pharmacies are open in Hull this bank holiday weekend on the CCG's website and for East Riding of Yorkshire.
If you need to access GP services during the holiday, appointments are available through Extended Access services in Hull and the GP out of hours service which can be contacted by ringing your GP practice or NHS 111. In the East Riding GP appointments are also available through the Improving Access Service, open over the bank holiday. Ring 01482 458262 to contact the service.
For urgent medical advice, please use the NHS 111 online service. If you cannot get online, call 111 If you are in a serious or life-threatening emergency, call 999.
UTCs can treat minor ailments such as cuts, burns and suspected fractures, with no appointment necessary. You can find out more about East Riding UTCs on the CCG website and also Hull UTCs on their website.
The Mental Health Advice and Support Line for Hull and the East Riding will remain operational over the holiday weekend. Individuals over the age of 18, who require mental health support, can access the service by calling 0800 138 0990.