RESIDENTS are being reminded that while pharmacies are very useful in helping with medical enquiries, not all of them will be open for all of Christmas and new year.
It is important for people to know which ones are open when so we have listed below which pharmacies are open on which days in Droitwich and Worcester.
On Christmas Day, the Turnpike House Medical Centre, Worcester, is open from 10am to 1pm, the Kitsons Pharmacy, Broad Street, Worcester, from 4pm to 8pm.
Knights Pharmacy in Market Street, Bromsgrove, is open from 1pm to 4pm.
On Boxing Day and on bank holiday Tuesday (December 27), Boots in Droitwich is open from 10am to 4pm. Asda, Silver Street, Worcester, is from 9am to 6pm, and Boots, High Street, Worcester, is open between 8am and 6pm.
On bank holiday Monday (January 2), Boots in Droitwich is open from 10am to 4pm. Asda, Silver Street, Worcester, is open from 9am to 6pm and Boots, High Street, Worcester, from 9am to 5pm.
Dr Kiran Patel, medical director for NHS England (West Midlands) said: “Pharmacists offer expert, confidential advice and treatment for many minor health problems, particularly winter illnesses such as sore throats and runny noses.
“As most GP surgeries will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day we would also encourage patients to order any medication they need in plenty of time so they have a good supply during the festive period.”
Visit www.nhs.uk for more information on pharmacies, walk-in centres, urgent care centres or minor injuries units.
Patients can type in their postcode on the website to find their nearest services.
