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Redditch residents told to stock up on medicines for Bank Holiday

Imogen Buller 19th Aug, 2017   0

PATIENTS in Redditch who take regular medication are being reminded to prepare for the pending bank holiday when GP Practices will be closed. 

Running out of daily medication could have serious consequences, particularly for patients who rely on them to control heart and breathing problems so people are asked to ensure they have enough repeat medicines in stock to last them the long weekend. People are also being urged to use choose the right medical services over the bank holidays.

If medical advice is required or patients become unwell people should first call NHS 111, a fast and free way to get the right help, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A&E is for serious and life-threatening injuries and conditions only.

For other NHS services including walk-in centres, urgent care centres or minor injuries units visit: www.nhs.uk/service-search