Bank Holiday opening times

NHS 111
NHS 111 is available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day for urgent health concerns, giving you advice and reassurance without needing to leave your home.

111.NHS.UK can direct patients to the most appropriate service to meet their needs. If needed a healthcare professional will call you back.  

If you are contacting NHS 111 about a patient aged 5 or under please call 111.

Enhanced access (GP out of hours)
Bookable appointments with a healthcare practitioner such as a doctor, nurse or physio are available during weekday evenings and weekends but you may have to travel - book through your practice or 111.NHS.UK

Local pharmacy
Your local pharmacy can help with minor illnesses like coughs, colds and red eye. You can also now get care for a variety of common conditions including middle ear inflammation, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sort throats and UTIs from local pharmacies. They are open late, on weekends and during Bank Holidays with no appointment needed.

Local pharmacy opening times — August Bank Holiday

Local pharmacies will be open throughout the Bank Holiday period. Pharmacy opening times are below. Please note times could be subject to change

Pharmacy opening times: August Bank Holiday

Pharmacy name	Address 1	Monday 31 August 2026 opening times
Chemist Near Me	42 Semilong Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6BU	10:00-12:00
Northampton Pharmacy	Harborough Road North, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8LL	12:00-14:00
Cherry Pharmacy	85-87 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0NZ	10:00-12:00
Lowick Pharmacy	Wellington Road, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 6QZ	14:00-16:00
Thursfield and Co	63 Corporation Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1NQ	14:00-16:00
Howitts Chemist	10 High Street Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2QS	10:00-12:00
Popson Chemist	40 Station Road , Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3RB	10:00-12:00
Chemist Near Me	52 Gloucester Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8QF	12:00-14:00
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY	15 New Street, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4BT	10:00-16:00

 

Corby Urgent Treatment Centre
Corby Urgent Treatment Centre is open every day between 8am and 8pm and can help with minor injuries/ illnesses such as lacerations, sprains, strains, minor burns or scalds.

Further details about Corby Urgent Treatment Centre can be found on the DHU Healthcare website

Urgent mental health support
If you are feeling unwell or are worried about someone, there are a range of support options available. Please visit the  Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation NHS Trust website  for information about what support is available

Accessing dental services
If you need urgent dental care for any of the following conditions, you can book an urgent appointment via NHS 111or phoning 111.

• Severe toothache: persistent and intense pain that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.
• Dental abscess: infection causing swelling, pain, and possibly fever.
• Broken or knocked-out tooth: trauma resulting in a fractured or completely dislodged tooth.
• Uncontrolled bleeding: bleeding in mouth that doesn't stop maybe following a dental procedure or an injury.
• Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.
• Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.
• Bleeding gums requiring urgent treatment for acute conditions.
• Other treatments may be available at the discretion of the dentist. These treatments may require extra visits and costs.

If an urgent appointment is needed you will be provided with details of your local out of hours service. Further information is available on our urgent dental service page

Remember you can get the answers to hundreds of health questions, including seasonal advice via www.nhs.uk