The NHS has arranged for extra GP appointments to be made available for patients in Gedling borough over the bank holiday weekend, which will be bookable via 111 online.
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG is urging Gedling residents to use 111 online or call 111 over the Easter bank holiday weekend, so trained advisors will be able to book an appointment with a GP if it is needed.
Nottinghamshire GP and chair of the Local Medical Committee, Carter Singh said: “I would urge people to use the NHS 111 service this weekend if you have an injury or illness which is not life threatening. Where appropriate, you will be able to be assessed and treated by a healthcare professional rather than having to unnecessarily wait in a busy emergency department.
“If you are unsure which service is most appropriate, visit 111 online or call 111 and they can direct you to the best services for you or they can even make you an appointment. This will help people get the most appropriate care for them in the best setting and may save many people waiting longer than they or we would like.”
Members of the public can help the NHS this Easter by using services wisely:
Health chiefs also wanted to remind residents that pharmacies can help with things like allergies, constipation, headaches, earaches and many other ailments. Visit your local pharmacist this Easter if you need help or advice with any of these things.
Vaccination sites are open over the Bank Holiday weekend so if you are eligible, you can drop into one of our sites and get protected. You can book via 119 or on the NHS website and you can find your nearest walk in site on nhs.uk/grab-a-jab
Many pharmacies are open over the bank holiday weekend, you can find opening hours for your local pharmacy over the Bank Holiday Weekend at https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/healthcare/easter-2022-bank-holiday-pharmacy-opening-times/.
