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Easter Opening Times
8th April 2020
Local GP surgeries and pharmacies across Stockport have agreed to open over the Easter weekend to support local people during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
GP surgeries, which usually close over the bank holiday weekend, will now be open on Friday the 10th of April and Monday the 13th of April between 8am and 6.30pm.
The usual out of hours Saturday and Sunday services will be available offering pre-booked appointments and taking calls. You can access these by contacting your GP surgery either online or by phone.
In order to help protect staff and patients, most appointments will be on the phone or via video conferencing.
Community pharmacies will also be opening on Friday the 10th and Monday the 13th of April, with many open between 2pm-5pm for prescriptions to be collected. They will be open their usual weekend working hours on the Saturday and Sunday.
Repeat prescriptions can be ordered online (through your GP website) or on the NHS app. Due to Coronavirus there has been a significant increase in demand for prescriptions. Therefore most repeat prescriptions will be limited to 28-day supply to ensure all patients are able to receive vital medications.
Patients should only request a repeat prescription when they reach 7-10 days of remaining supply.
Where someone is self-isolating, they should make arrangements with friends, family, neighbours or the volunteer service to collect their prescription, as the pharmacy may not be able to deliver.
Find your nearest pharmacy and its opening times here: Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee website or www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature or a new, continuous cough), use the 111 coronavirus service.
If you need medical help or advice not related to coronavirus:
- for health information and advice, use the NHS website or your GP surgery website
- for urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service – only call 111 if you’re unable to get help online
- for life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance
Stockport Council has launched a dedicated website to support local people in responding to the Coronavirus pandemic. It includes information on vulnerable people, advice, health and wellbeing and local support services.
To find out more visit: www.stockport.gov.uk/showcase/coronavirus.