PEOPLE with long-term conditions are being urged to order their prescriptions early.
Warrington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is advising residents to be aware that some pharmacies may offer reduced opening hours over the Easter period, so it’s important to plan ahead.
Dr Dan Bunstone, GP and CCG chairman said: “Ordering your essential medicines well before the Easter break means that you have one less thing to think about.
“We don’t want anyone to run out of their medication over the Easter period, and need hospital treatment when they could be enjoying time with family and friends.
“You can save yourself time, and help the NHS, by ordering your repeat prescriptions as early as possible. You might also want to consider signing up to a repeat prescription service, so you can collect your prescriptions from your pharmacy, or get them delivered straight to your door.”
The CCG is also asking that anyone who does become unwell over the Easter holidays and to only go to A&E or ring 999 if it is an emergency.
Other NHS services, such as GP out of hours or NHS 111 should be used for health advice 24 hours a day, seven days of week, including bank holidays.
Calls to 111 are free from both landlines and mobiles.
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