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Christmas and New Year Health Service Opening Times

 

With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, now is a good time to think about what winter weather preparations you and your family may need to make.

·         Check you have had your flu jab if you are aged over 65, pregnant, have asthma, heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis or lowered immunity – or a history of stroke, chest conditions, kidney or liver disease, you are eligible for a flu jab on the NHS. Click here for more information.

·         Check you have well-gripping shoes to prevent falls in cold weather; wear several layers of clothes to stay warm; and remain active in your home.

·         Good hand hygiene can help prevent the spread of norovirus. Click here for more information.

·         Check you have had your heating and cooking appliances serviced – carbon monoxide is a killer.

·         Check NHS choices for health guidance on winter ailments (flu, winter vomiting, cold temperatures). Click here for more information.

·         For more help and advice this winter click here

 

The holiday period is a time when people often become unwell, generally with minor illnesses that can be treated at home. It is a good idea to think now about where to receive the right treatment if you become unwell. In many cases illnesses and ailments can be solved with over the counter medicines sold in your local pharmacies.

 

 

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are more than just places to pick up prescriptions. Your pharmacy can give you help and advice on many common health problems.

Pharmacists are highly qualified professionals with vast medical knowledge, but they are often underused by patients. They could prevent you having to seek further medical attention. It is worth asking your pharmacist what medication to keep at home, so that you are stocked up if you fall ill this winter. Your pharmacist will be pleased to help you with this, or with any other enquiries you may have.

 

The following pharmacies are open on Christmas Day and New Years Day

 

Pharmacy	Opening times
Deane Pharmacy              Horsfield Street, Deane, Bolton, BL3 4LU	Christmas Day, 10.00-22.00 New Years Day, 10.00 -22.00
Manor Pharmacy 9 Hindley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2JU	Christmas Day, 10.00 – 12.00
Nash Pharmacy 63 Castle Street, Bolton, BL2 1AD	Christmas Day, 9.00 - 22.00 New Years Day, 9.00 - 22.00
Asda Pharmacy Asda Store, Brackley Street, Farnworth, BL4 9DT	New Years Day, 11.00 - 17.00
Asda Pharmacy Asda Store, Middlebrook Retail Park, The Linkway, Horwich, BL6 6JA	New Years Day, 11.00 - 17.00
Asda Pharmacy Asda Store, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2QS	New Years Day, 11.00 - 17.00
Boots The Chemist Unit 2, The Linkway, Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich, BL6 6JA	New Years Day, 11.00- 17.00
Boots The Chemist Trinity Street Retail Park, Unit 5, Trinity Street, Botlon, BL3 6DH	New Years Day, 10.30 - 16.00
Cohens Chemist Breightmet Health Centre, Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6NT	New Years Day, 10.00 - 22.00
Derby Street Pharmacy 317-319 Derby Street, Bolton, BL3 6LH	New Years Day, 10.00 - 23.00
Sainsbury's Pharmacy Trinity Street, Bolton, BL3 6DH	New Years Day, 11.00 – 17.00
Shanti Pharmacy 160 St Helens Road, Botlon, BL3 3PH	New Years Day, 9.00-22.00

 

For a full list of pharmacy opening times please click here

 

Doctors

Some people may find that their symptoms do persist and don’t get any better after two or three days. In this case you should contact your local GP practice. Your GP practice will have your medical record to hand and a GP or practice nurse will be able to give you further advice and treatment. Sometimes this can be done over the phone, without the need to make an appointment.

 

GP practices will be open or closed at the following times this winter:

·         Open as usual: 23 December 2011

·         Closed: 24 December 2011 - 27 December 2011

·         Open as usual: 28 December 2011 - 30 December 2011

·         Closed: 31 December 2011 - 02 January 2012

 

If you require a doctor at the weekend, in the evening or when your doctors is closed contact the GP out of hours. To do this ring your GP practice and you will be directed to the GP out of hours service.

 

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