Derbyshire GP practices and pharmacies to stay open over Easter Bank Holidays

GP practices and pharmacies across Derbyshire will remain open over the Easter weekend, to support patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
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As part of the national response in the fight against the virus, GP practices in Derbyshire will remain open for phone calls and pre-booked appointments with patients on both Good Friday (April 10) and

Easter Monday (April 13), between 8am and 4pm.

The majority of community pharmacies will be open between 2pm and 5pm on both Good Friday and Easter Monday unless other local arrangements are in place.

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Community pharmacy opening hours on April 11 and 12 will be the same as normal.

Dr Steve Lloyd, medical director for NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group said: “NHS staff across the county, along with partners and key workers, are pulling out all the stops to care for our communities and we thank all staff who are yet again going the extra mile to take care of others.

“These services are staying open to look after the poorliest patients and make sure the vulnerable patients are still supported so please continue to follow the national advice, stay home to save lives.

“And if you do need non-emergency NHS help over the bank holiday please follow the advice or using the NHS app or going to NHS 111 in the first instance.”

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If you need to order a prescription, do not go to your GP practice or pharmacy to order, and only phone them if you cannot order online or by an app.

You can order repeat prescriptions on the NHS App and through your GP surgery or pharmacy’s online service, where available.

If you have a prescription to collect and you are 70 or over, have a long-term health condition or are pregnant you should arrange collection by a relative or friend, or ask your pharmacy for help with delivery.

Sales of some medicines may be restricted in quantity by pharmacies to ensure that there is enough for everyone.

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If you need to talk to your GP practice about something other than coronavirus, you should contact your GP practice online or by phone to be assessed.

If a face-to-face appointment is necessary, you’ll be advised on this.