GP appointments available in north east London throughout the festive period

Urgent GP appointments

Patients will often be seen quicker by visiting their local pharmacy or a GP, even during the holiday season. Those who need to see a GP in Redbridge have these options: 

• Nearly a million GP appointments are available at GP surgeries across NEL every month on weekdays between 8am and 6.30pm and nearly two-thirds of these are provided on the same day or next day after booking. If you need to speak to your GP, you can book an appointment on your surgery’s website or phone them.
• Urgent GP appointments are also provided on weekday evenings and at weekends. These are available across NEL throughout the festive season, including on all three bank holidays – Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. If your surgery is closed, you can book these appointments by calling NHS 111.

You can find more information on the North East London NHS website.

Pharmacies open over the Bank Holidays

People are also being reminded to make sure they have enough medication to last them over the Christmas holidays and to pick up their repeat prescriptions in good time. Most minor health conditions, including colds and flu, can be safely treated at home.

If you need advice, you can speak to a pharmacist. Pharmacists can offer over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses or direct you to a doctor if necessary. 

Urgent Mental Health support

If you need urgent mental health support, contact your local mental health crisis line. This is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a freephone number.

Other useful contacts for mental health support

If you are in immediate risk or fear for your safety, always call 999.