Calls for appropriate use of Wiltshire NHS this Bank Holiday weekend
Many pharmacies and GPs will be closed until Tuesday (30th May)
People across Wiltshire are being urged to support their local NHS ahead of the third bank holiday weekend in May.
With multiple non-urgent health and care services closed from Friday (26th May) to Tuesday morning (30th May), including GP practices and pharmacies.
The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire integrated care board are urging residents of the area to use local urgent and emergency care services appropriately.
Gill May, Chief Nurse, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, said:
“We all know there is never a quiet moment in the NHS, and that it doesn’t take a lot for the everyday pressure to really ramp up.
“That is why we are once again making a direct plea to our residents to do whatever they can to support us before, during and after this next bank holiday weekend.”
“Simple steps, such as restocking the medicine cabinet, knowing how to use NHS 111 and making use of those pharmacies that are open, may seem small actions in isolation, but when repeated across the entire region, will really make a difference.”
People are encouraged to treat minor illnesses and injuries at home this weekend, with common over-the-counter items or by visiting one of the pharmacies that will remain open over the weekend.