12 2017 PRESS RELEASE Beat the queues in a&e- THE PHARMACIST WILL SEE YOU NOW Traffic on the at Easter is challenging and it can be just the same in A&E so why not be smart and beat – the queues in North East Essex this Easter Bank Holiday weekend (14 17 April 2017). – Patients can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for quick, confidential advice on a range of common illnesses. Dr Alistair Lipp, Medical Director at NHS England Midlands and East (East) said: local pharmacy can help you with more than you might think. Pharmacists offer expert, confidential “Your advice and treatment for many minor health problems. most GP surgeries will be closed on Friday and Monday, we would like to encourage patients to order any “As medication they need in plenty of time so they have a good supply during the bank holiday.” Pharmacy opening hours in Essex over the bank holidays can be found on along with information on walk-in centres, urgent care centres or minor injuries units. Patients can type in their postcode on the website to find their nearest services. ENDS Note to editors Pharmacy opening times for North East Essex are: GOOD FRIDAY FRIDAY 14 2017 – Brightlingsea Your Local Boots 52 Victoria Place CO7 0AB 10:00 – Pharmacy 14:00 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots 158 Old Road CO15 3AY 08:00 – Pharmacy 18:30 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots 15 Road CO15 4DB 09:00 – Pharmacy 18:00
12 2017 PRESS RELEASE Beat the queues in a&e- THE PHARMACIST WILL SEE YOU NOW Traffic on the at Easter is challenging and it can be just the same in A&E – so why not be smart and beat the queues in North East Essex this Easter Bank Holiday weekend (14 – 17 April 2017). Patients can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for quick, confidential advice on a range of common illnesses. Dr Alistair Lipp, Medical Director at NHS England Midlands and East (East) said: “Your local pharmacy can help you with more than you might think. Pharmacists offer expert, confidential advice and treatment for many minor health problems. “As most GP surgeries will be closed on Friday and Monday, we would like to encourage patients to order any medication they need in plenty of time so they have a good supply during the bank holiday.” Pharmacy opening hours in Essex over the bank holidays can be found on along with information on walk-in centres, urgent care centres or minor injuries units. Patients can type in their postcode on the website to find their nearest services. ENDS Note to editors Pharmacy opening times for North East Essex are: GOOD FRIDAY – FRIDAY 14 2017 Brightlingsea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 52 Victoria Place CO7 0AB 10:00 – 14:00 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 158 Old Road CO15 3AY 08:00 – 18:30 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 15 Road CO15 4DB 09:00 – 18:00
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