People are being told to use local urgent and emergency care services appropriately during the Bank Holiday weekend. Many non-urgent health and care services, such as GP practices and pharmacies, closed at the end of the day on Friday 26 May, and not reopen until the morning of Tuesday 30 May.
During this time, the public are asked to use local urgent and emergency care services appropriately by seeking help from 111.nhs.uk and treating minor illness and injuries at home where possible.
Andrew Hollowood, chief medical officer, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Before visiting an urgent treatment centre or hospital emergency department, please consider all the local healthcare options available.
