🧵𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 & 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 Please see the details below for which pharmacies will be open this Late May Bank Holiday (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱).

Remember to order your repeat prescriptions ahead of the bank holiday weekend. @ComPharmNS @ESNEFT @NSFTtweets @EEAST

As the May bank holiday approaches, a gentle reminder to show kindness and respect to all #CommunityPharmacy team members. They work tirelessly to #help all their patients, especially during busy periods when demand surges, and each day brings new challenges. Please be #kind.

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: If you take regular medication, please ensure you have enough to last over the Bank Holiday. Request your prescription in advance, and allow your pharmacy enough time to prepare it safely.

Suffolk & North East Essex: Pharmacies in this area have not been commissioned to open, so no official poster will be provided. Some pharmacies may choose to open on a voluntary basis. To find a pharmacy near you and check their opening times:

Norfolk & Waveney: Pharmacies that will be open, along with their operating hours, are listed on the poster above. All listed pharmacies will provide the Pharmacy First service. Learn more:

Get your #MedicineCabinet #BankHoliday ready this week. 💊🌞 If it’s well stocked, you can get relief straight away for many minor conditions. Always ask your local #Pharmacist for advice on what to keep at home.

Our pharmacy teams may be busier than normal in the run-up to the late May bank holiday weekend, and your usual pharmacy may be closed on Monday, 26th May 2025. Please take the time to check you have enough repeat prescription medicine to last you.

You can order repeat prescriptions via the free #NHSApp and from the comfort of your own home. 💊🏡 📱➡Go to https://t.co/AHwebc1x3S #communitypharmacy #repeatprescription

If you’re already taking the pill or looking for your first supply, certain pharmacies can now help – and you don’t need to be registered with a GP. Find out more about the pharmacy contraception service at: https://t.co/euu19Njyh7

If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions with high blood pressure without knowing it. Left untreated, it can pose significant health risks. To find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check, without needing to book, click here: https://t.co/9OwcsWX2gx

Many residents tell me that their local pharmacies are unable to offer all the services they used to. Today, I met @LeylaHannbeck, the CEO of Independent Pharmacies Association, to discuss how we can support Community Pharmacies in Bury St Edmunds & Stowmarket.

A number of GP practices’ IT systems are currently not working. This includes phone and online. If you are experiencing a medical issue and need support or advice, please call 111. We'll provide an update as soon as possible.

High blood pressure rarely shows symptoms. But if left untreated, can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. 🔗Use the NHS website to find your nearest pharmacy offering the NHS blood pressure check service: https://t.co/9OwcsWX2gx

Need a supply of oral contraception (the pill)? You can arrange to get your first or next supply direct and in confidence from participating pharmacies. Find out more: https://t.co/euu19Njyh7 #Contraception #WomensHealth

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 A new online survey is now available for patients who have used the Pharmacy First service. If you've recently used the Pharmacy First service, please share your thoughts in this brief survey: https://t.co/qrYFWuQX3k

🤔Need healthcare advice? Access support and NHS medicines for seven common health conditions directly from your local pharmacy through the Pharmacy First service. Use the NHS 111 Online symptom checker and they will refer to a pharmacy of your choice: https://t.co/BiF8xMMLpS

High blood pressure rarely shows symptoms. If left untreated it can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. 🔗Find a participating pharmacy: https://t.co/9OwcsWX2gx

Struggling with #HayFever, think #CommunityPharmacy! 🌻💊 Watch the NHS SNEE ICB video featuring Colchester-based pharmacist, Nik Shah, run through your options: https://t.co/XFgoPthgN4 @SNEEICB_NEE

Please don't be tempted to use out of date sun screen. It's effectiveness is reduced meaning there is potentially increased risk of sun damage. @CSSuffolk @ESNEFT @SCCPublicHealth @HWSuffolk @ComPharmNS @MarkGlennMurphy