Get ready for summer Posted or Updated on 16 Sep 2024

Make sure you know where to go for medical help during the school summer holidays.

The school break can be a busy time for the NHS and it’s important to choose the right service for you and your children if you are ill or injured.

If you or your children are not well, get advice from your pharmacist at the first sign of feeling ill – don’t wait for it to get more serious. Use our map to find your nearest pharmacy. 

You can visit an urgent treatment centre if you have a suspected broken bone or fracture, a sprain or a strain, minor cut, burn or scald. Find your nearest centre on our website.

If the weather is hot, stay in the shade, especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30, a hat and light clothes.

Find more information on local services at www.StopThinkChoose.co.uk