People across the Vale of York are encouraged to choose the correct healthcare service during the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend.

The NHS can be particularly busy on weekends and public holidays, but knowing the most appropriate service available and getting the right care reduces pressure on services and avoids unnecessary trips to A&E departments. There are a number of healthcare services that people can access when they are unwell – such as the local pharmacy, NHS 111 or the out-of-hours GP service.

Self-Care

Treat minor illnesses and injuries such as sore throats, grazes and hangovers at home. Most simple ailments will begin to get better within a few days.

Ensure that you have ordered your prescriptions in time to collect them before the weekend and keep your medicine cabinet well stocked with items, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Local Pharmacy

Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals who can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses, such as headaches, fevers, upset stomachs and minor rashes. Many pharmacies are open on evenings and on bank holidays.

Below is a timetable showing which Vale of York pharmacies are open during the Easter weekend. Pharmacies will be open as normal on Saturday 8 April.

Date	Area	Pharmacy	Opening Time
Good Friday (7 April)	Selby	Boots Pharmacy, 10 Market Place	8:30am-5:30pm
		Scott Road Pharmacy, Scott Road	12noon-1pm
	Sherburn in Elmet	Boots Pharmacy, 18 Finkle Hill	9am-6pm
	York	Boots Pharmacy, Monks Cross	10am-6pm
		Asda Pharmacy, Monks Cross	10am-4pm
		Boots Pharmacy, 43 Coney Street	8:30am-6pm
		Tesco Pharmacy, Clifton Moor	8am-6pm
		Boots Pharmacy, 1 King's Square	10am-4pm
		Tesco Pharmacy, Askham Bar	8am-6pm
		Lloyds Pharmacy, Monks Cross	10am-4pm
Easter Sunday (9 April)	Selby	Rowlands Pharmacy, 66 Doncaster Road	12noon-1pm
	York	Lo's Pharmacy, 151 Beckfield Lane	11am-1pm
		Cohens Chemist, 22 Gillygate	3-5pm
Easter Monday (10 April)	Selby	Boots Pharmacy, 10 Market Place	12noon-1pm
	York	Boots Pharmacy, Monks Cross	10am-4pm
		Tesco Pharmacy, Askham Bar	10am-4pm
		Asda Pharmacy, Monks Cross	10am-4pm
		Boots Pharmacy, 43 Coney Street	10am-5pm
		Tesco Pharmacy, Clifton Moor	10am-4pm
		Lloyds Pharmacy, Monks Cross	10am-4pm

NHS 111

You should use the NHS 111 non-emergency service if you need immediate medical help or advice, but it is not a life-threatening situation. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

When you contact 111 you will speak to a highly trained adviser who is supported by healthcare professionals and they will direct you to the most appropriate medical care.

NHS 111 can be accessed by telephone on 111, or online by visiting 111.nhs.uk.

GP Out-of-Hours Service

You should use the GP out-of-hours service when you require urgent but not life-threatening treatment. The service is available 365 days a year and is provided by the urgent care centre at York Hospital and the minor injury unit at the New Selby War Memorial Hospital.

The service does not accept walk-in patients, appointments must be arranged by calling NHS 111. Home visits are provided where appropriate.

Emergency Care

A&E is for medical emergencies and serious health issues, such as having difficulty breathing, chest pains or serious accidents.

If you have a medical emergency, call 999 for an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department. The emergency department in the Vale of York is located at York Hospital.

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