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Useful Platinum Jubilee holiday health advice from NHS Ipswich and East Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group

  • GP practices will be closed on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June
  • Some pharmacies will be open over the holiday weekend with the list of locations and opening times HERE
  • NHS 111 is available 24/7 by telephone and online for help and advice if you or a family member feels unwell
  • Mental health crisis support is available 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and choosing option number 2
  • COVID vaccinations are still available, and everyone eligible will be made welcome. Visit www​.sneevaccine​.org​.uk for trusted facts and locations and times of walk-in clinics and details on how to make a booked appointment
  • The local COVID helpline will be open 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on June 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th – if you have any questions about the vaccine call 0344 257 3961 and speak to a health professional
  • Please check that you will have enough repeat prescription medicine to last over the long weekend, remembering it can take several days for your GP practice to process your request and for the pharmacy to dispense. If you’re going away for the weekend don’t forget to take any prescription medicine with you.