Access to NHS services in Buckinghamshire on Bank Holiday Friday 8th May 2020

The NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group has issued advice on how to access NHS services in Buckinghamshire this Bank Holiday Friday 8th May 2020.

The NHS 111 service is available for anyone needing medical help or advice this bank holiday Friday 8th May 2020 to offer guidance or arrange a consultation with a healthcare professional if necessary. Most pharmacies will also be running across Buckinghamshire.

Anyone with coronavirus symptoms should stay at home. If the symptoms worsen you can refer to the NHS111 online coronavirus service at www.111.nhs.uk/covid-19.

If you have a medical problem which is not related to coronavirus, GP services will be available via NHS 111. If possible, you can use the NHS 111 online service  at www.111.nhs.uk). However if you cannot access the internet, or need further assistance, you can call NHS 111 .You will then get a call back so you can get advice and guidance on your illness and injury and further treatment can be arranged if necessary.

Most pharmacies will also be open on the bank holiday, although they will be operating reduced hours. Full details of which pharmacies will be open and when will be updated on the NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group website at www.buckinghamshireccg.nhs.uk when they are confirmed or you can go to www.nhs.uk. If you do go to a pharmacy, on Friday or at any time, please follow the social distancing guidelines and any other measures that may be being taken to protect both you and their staff.

Hospital A&E services will be running as usual, if it is an emergency, you are advised to call 999.

Dr Raj Bajwa, GP and Chair of NHS Buckinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: ‘GP services will still be operating for everyone in Buckinghamshire on the bank holiday Friday, accessible via NHS 111.

So if you have any healthcare concerns, please use the NHS 111 online service first and this will guide you to the right service – for example, a GP consultation, the Urgent Treatment Centre or A&E.

And remember, our pharmacies offer very helpful medical advice and over-the-counter treatments for many illnesses or minor cuts and scrapes. If you are experiencing a genuine medical emergency, however, please always call 999.‘

*Source of article : Press release from Buckinghamshire Council.