Pharmacy opening hours

We all look forward to a long weekend.  For many of us, it’s a time to catch up with family and friends, do a spot of DIY or even head to the coast.  After all, this is the last summer bank holiday of the year!  For those of us with a long term condition, such as asthma, diabetes, COPD or cardiovascular disease, a little preparation goes a long way.

Around 15 million people in England have a long-term condition which is managed with medication and other treatment.  So if you’re planning a trip it’s important to make sure you have everything you need.

Dr Jamie Wyllie, a GP from Falkland Surgery in Bradwell said:  “It’s best to talk to your local pharmacist if you’re on medication for a long term condition, such as asthma, diabetes or a heart condition to find out if you need a repeat prescription to take with you.  You don’t want to run out while you’re away.  If you haven’t already, talk to your GP practice about registering for their online services which allow you to request a repeat prescription, as well as make appointments online .

“It’s also important to take care of yourself if temperatures rise over the weekend.  Heat can cause serious problems for those with long term conditions.  Following a few precautions can help to keep you well this bank holiday.”

This includes:

  • Taking your medication. If you have COPD or asthma, it’s important to take your medication or inhalers as prescribed, even if you feel better. Continuous medication can help to support your breathing in the summer heat.
  • Get support from family and friends. Make sure that whoever you’re with knows what to do should something happen to you while your away.
  • Plan your day. Plan your day in a way that allows you to stay out of direct heat, if possible. If you’re on the beach sit under an umbrella to keep shaded or head to a cool place where you can sit and have a cold drink. Remember, the hottest part of the day is between 11am and 3pm.
  • Protect yourself. Try to keep your body as cool as possible. Make sure you do not burn when you are in the sun – always use a sun screen that protects against UVA and UVB rays
  • Stay hydrated. Drink water regularly during the day and eat more cold food, particularly salads and fruit which contain water. This is particularly important if you have diabetes. Dehydration can make the blood glucose levels rise or fall which can cause hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. People with diabetes need to increase their intake of fluids in hot weather, drinking regularly during the day and focus on drinking water.
  • Keep cool. Splash yourself several times a day with cold water, particularly on your face and the back of your neck.

If you need medical advice over the bank holiday weekend visit your local pharmacy or call NHS111. NHS111 offers advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  This service is really useful over bank holidays when pharmacies and GPs may be closed.  All the caller has to do is dial 111 to talk to the NHS.

Pharmacy opening hours in Great Yarmouth and Waveney over the bank holidays are as follows*:

SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY – MONDAY 31 AUGUST 2015

Beccles

Tesco Pharmacy

George Westwood Way, NR34 9QH

11:00 – 16:00

Great Yarmouth

Asda Pharmacy

Acle New Road, NR30 1SF

09:00 – 18:00

Great Yarmouth

Tesco Pharmacy

Pasteur Road, NR31 0DW

09:00 – 18:00

Lowestoft

Asda Pharmacy

Horn Hill, NR33 0PX

09:00 – 18:00

Lowestoft

Boots Pharmacy

76 London Road North, NR32 1ET

10:00 – 16:00

Lowestoft

Hayden High St Pharmacy

High Street, NR321JE

12:00 – 14:00

Southwold

Queen Street Pharmacy

18 Queen Street, IP18 6EQ

10:00 – 16:00

*times and dates correct at time of writing. To find your nearest pharmacy or for further advice about treating common conditions, visit www.nhs.uk 

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