With the upcoming spring bank holiday weekend approaching (24 – 26 May), individuals are being advised to utilize NHS 111 online as their primary source for non-emergency medical guidance. This weekend in Liverpool is expected to be particularly hectic with Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 happening from Friday to Sunday in Sefton Park, along with the LFC victory parade throughout the city on Monday, 26 May starting at 2:30pm. Liverpool FC, in collaboration with Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police, and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, are urging supporters to partake in a safe and secure parade while ensuring the protection of children from pyrotechnics.
During the last spring bank holiday weekend (25 – 27 May 2024), there was a significant increase of 900 calls to 111 for emergency repeat prescriptions compared to the preceding weekend. Pharmacies may have reduced operating hours over the spring bank holiday, with many closed on Monday, 26 May, creating difficulties for patients to access medications on short notice. Reliance on emergency or urgent services during this period adds further strain on already burdened NHS services. Throughout the long weekend, urgent and emergency care services will operate normally. In cases of life or limb-threatening emergencies, the public is advised to dial 999 or visit accident and emergency services.
If you are unsure of what to do regarding your symptoms, require general health information or advice, need an emergency supply of prescribed medication, seek a repeat prescription, or are in need of an emergency dental appointment, NHS 111 online at 111.nhs.uk can provide assistance. However, individuals should dial 999 in cases of a heart attack or stroke symptoms, difficulty breathing, uncontrollable bleeding, seizures, or sudden swelling of the eyes, lips, throat, or tongue. Pharmacies also offer advice and treatment for various minor conditions without the need to see a GP. NHS 111 online is not accessible for children under five, who should utilize the 111 phone line for urgent medical assistance. For additional information on obtaining urgent help, visit “https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/helping-you-stay-well/urgent-help/
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