Another May bank holiday is nearly upon us which means some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed, and the opening hours of other local NHS services may vary.
Pharmacy opening hours:
Please note that the details below are correct at the time of publishing, but are subject to change.
We strongly advise contacting the pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have the medication you need.
You can also use the NHS Pharmacy Finder to find an open pharmacy near you:
Get medical help with NHS 111
NHS 111 can also be used for less-urgent health concerns to get advice and information based on your symptoms. You can also use this service if you have an urgent dental issue.
The service is available 24 hours a day, including weekends and bank holidays, and can be reached online at 111.nhs.uk or over the phone by calling 119.
For more information on dentistry support, please click here.
Reading Urgent Care Centre
You can visit the Urgent Care Centre for quick and easy access to healthcare if you have an urgent medical need and treatment for minor illnesses. Please note the centre can not treat injuries.
The centre is open 8am-8pm 7 days a week, including bank holidays.
Address: 1st Floor, 103-105 Broad Street Mall, Reading, RG1 7QA
For more information about this care centre, please visit the website here.
In an emergency
People experiencing a genuine, life-threatening health emergency, such as heavy bleeding, significant chest pain or loss of consciousness, you should seek help straight away by calling 999 or by visiting the nearest hospital emergency department.