Coronation Bank Holiday Weekend – information for the public


5 May 2023



The NHS remains open for you this bank holiday weekend, if you have an urgent care need please don’t wait. Reach out for help by contacting NHS 111 online for urgent medical help.

If you need urgent mental health care ring the 24/7 crisis line at South West London St George’s on 0800 028 8000.

By re-stocking medicine cabinets, knowing when your GP practice is open and planning ahead for repeat prescriptions, you can ensure you have everything you need ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

You can order your medication using the NHS App, or through their GP practice, which may also have an online service.

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours during a bank holiday, search “find a pharmacy NHS” to find an open pharmacy near you.

If you need urgent dental treatment this bank holiday, contact your regular dentist, if you cannot contact your dentist use NHS 111 online for information about your local out of hours service. 

GP services are available this bank holiday weekend – contact your practice online or by phone to be assessed. If your practice is not open but an appointment is necessary, you will be advised of the next steps. Your appointment may be at another nearby service.

For all other urgent health needs over the bank holiday, contact 111.nhs.uk or by phoning 111.


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