Getting NHS support over Christmas and New Year
Did you know you can still get NHS support when your GP practice is closed, even during evenings, weekends and on Bank Holidays including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day?
There are a range of services available to support patients with urgent but not life threatening illnesses and injuries, and NHS 111 online can direct patients to the most appropriate service to meet their needs.
Options include:
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. If needed a healthcare professional will call you back. Visit 111.NHS.UK
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. They are now offering clinical advice and treatment for more conditions than ever before, including urinary tract infections (UTIs) and some skin infections, as well as blood pressure checks and oral contraception. Visit our pharmacy support page for further information about which patients are eligible under the scheme and for details of participating pharmacies.
They are open late and on weekends and Bank Holidays with no appointment needed.
Local pharmacies will be open throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Please visit the NHS England website for opening times
Corby Urgent Care Centre
Corby Urgent Care 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 Care Centre can be found on the One Medical Group website
Urgent mental health support
If you are feeling unwell or are worried about someone, there is 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 think you need urgent dental treatment over the festive period, contact your usual dentist. If you can’t, or you don’t have one, use 111.nhs.uk
If an urgent appointment is needed you will be provided with details of your local out of hours service.
Remember you can get the answers to hundreds of health questions, including seasonal advice via www.nhs.uk
Remember if it is a life-threatening emergency or if you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm, either to yourself or someone else please phone 999.