NHS bosses have announced details of pharmacy opening times at Christmas.
On Christmas Day, the Jhoots Pharmacy at 171 Victoria Road, Old Town, will be open from 3.30pm to 8pm, while the Jhoots branch at the Health Centre in Curie Avenue will be open from 11am to 3pm.
On Boxing Day the Swindon pharmacies set to open are:
Asda Orbital - 10am-4pm
Boots Greenbridge Retail Park - 10am-5pm
Boots Brunel Centre - 10am-4pm
Asda Pharmacy West Swindon District Centre - 10am-4pm
Gill May, Chief Nurse, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, said: “The end of the year is always a very busy time for the NHS, and our local health and care services are definitely feeling that right now.
“With demand only expected to increase as we approach Christmas, people can play their part in easing some of this sustained pressure by choosing right when seeking help for minor injuries and illnesses.
“For most, this will mean taking a quick trip to a nearby pharmacy, where fast and effective healthcare advice and treatment can be had without an appointment, or going online to use NHS 111.
“Both of these options are fantastic when the concern is only minor but help is still required, such as for sprains and strains, upset stomachs, and coughs and colds.”
People can also visit one of more than 80 pharmacies in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to receive medication for common treatments that would have previously only been available after visiting a GP.
Pharmacists at these selected pharmacies can now dispense prescription medicine for sore throats, female urine infections, impetigo and dermatitis, both of which are common skin infections, together with conjunctivitis.
On Boxing Day the Swindon pharmacies set to open are:
Asda Orbital - 10am-4pm
Boots Greenbridge Retail Park - 10am-5pm
Boots Brunel Centre - 10am-4pm
Asda Pharmacy West Swindon District Centre - 10am-4pm
Gill May, Chief Nurse, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board, said: “The end of the year is always a very busy time for the NHS, and our local health and care services are definitely feeling that right now.
“With demand only expected to increase as we approach Christmas, people can play their part in easing some of this sustained pressure by choosing right when seeking help for minor injuries and illnesses.
“For most, this will mean taking a quick trip to a nearby pharmacy, where fast and effective healthcare advice and treatment can be had without an appointment, or going online to use NHS 111.
“Both of these options are fantastic when the concern is only minor but help is still required, such as for sprains and strains, upset stomachs, and coughs and colds.”
People can also visit one of more than 80 pharmacies in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to receive medication for common treatments that would have previously only been available after visiting a GP.
Pharmacists at these selected pharmacies can now dispense prescription medicine for sore throats, female urine infections, impetigo and dermatitis, both of which are common skin infections, together with conjunctivitis.
Details of which pharmacies are participating in this scheme can be found at www.bswicb.nhs.uk
Your Comments
Be the first to comment on this article
Login or Register to post a comment on this article