Planifiez à l'avance pour éviter de courir après vos médicaments ce week-end de Pâques
Les responsables de la santé à Bristol, North Somerset et South Gloucestershire encouragent les gens à anticiper la gestion de leurs médicaments avant le week-end de Pâques, de nombreuses maisons médicales et pharmacies étant fermées pendant le long week-end (du 7 au 10 avril).
People are being urged to check they have enough of their repeat medications, ordering any top-ups for delivery or collection ahead of Good Friday (7 April 2023).
Dr Geeta Iyer, Local GP and Clinical Lead for Primary Care Development at Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (ICB) said:
“We want people to enjoy their Easter weekends without the additional worry or stress of tracking down repeat medication at the last minute. By checking your supplies today, and ordering any medications you need, you can make sure you have plenty of time to pick them up while still being able to enjoy the long weekend.
“If you have elderly neighbours, relatives or friends, check-in for a catch up to see if they’ve got the supplies they need. Not only will this help with their medication, but it could be hugely beneficial to their mental health.”
Local people are also being encouraged to use the right services for their needs with junior doctor strikes (11 to 15 April) set to follow the traditionally busy Easter weekend.
Dr Geeta Iyer added:
“Easter and all bank holidays are normally a busy time for health and care services, and with strikes planned, we are expecting services to be under increased pressure throughout the following week too.
“ Les habitants peuvent contribuer à réduire la pression sur les services en n'utilisant le 999 et les urgences qu'en cas de véritable urgence vitale et en utilisant le NHS 111 en ligne ou par téléphone pour les autres besoins de soins urgents ou en cas de doute quant à la nécessité de se rendre à l'hôpital. ».
“If you have an appointment, please continue to come forward for the care you need. Please don’t call to check if your appointment is going ahead, you’ll be contacted directly if it needs to be rearranged.”
Plus d'informations sur les actions industrielles sont disponibles sur le Site web du NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
Il est possible de renouveler ses ordonnances en ligne auprès de nombreux cabinets de médecins généralistes, qui peuvent également les envoyer directement aux pharmacies locales. Obtenir ses ordonnances en ligne permet de gagner du temps et d'éviter des déplacements inutiles chez le médecin.
A list of pharmacies and their opening times over the Easter weekend can be found on the Site web de l'ICB.
Urgent care services including the minor injury units in Yate and the urgent treatment centre in South Bristol, are open as usual from 8am to 8pm throughout the holiday period. The minor injury unit in Clevedon will be open from 8am to 8.30pm.
Pour obtenir des conseils urgents et de l'aide pour accéder au service approprié, contactez NHS 111 à tout moment ou visitez www.nhs.uk pour trouver des services près de chez vous.