Rutland's GP practices to close on day of Queen's funeral
GP practices are not making appointments for in-person or telephone consultations.
Last updated 15th Sep 2022
GP practices in Rutland will be closed on Monday 19th September, as a mark of respect for Her Majesty The Queen’s passing and to give an opportunity to NHS staff to commemorate her funeral.
This means that GP practices are not making appointments for in-person or telephone consultations next Monday, which has been declared a national bank holiday.
However, people who need urgent health advice or care will still be able to access services including NHS 111 throughout the bank holiday.
Dr Andy Ahyow, GP and Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, said: “It is usual for GP practices to close on bank holidays and, on this occasion, it gives our staff the opportunity to pay their respects on the day of the Queen’s funeral."
"However, I would like to reassure all our patients that there will be other services available for anyone with an urgent health care need.
“If you already had an appointment for Monday your GP practice will contact you to rearrange this, but if your problem is urgent you can contact NHS111 online www.111.nhs.uk or by phoning 111, and they will direct you to the most appropriate service.”
We're being urged to order any repeat prescriptions in time to make sure they have the right amount for the bank holiday. Medication can be ordered using the NHS App, or through GP practices, which will also have an online service.
The NHS App also gives information on accessing urgent help for physical or mental health and enables people to access their health records and make appointments.