GP appointments available in north east London throughout the festive period

Urgent GP appointments

Patients can seek urgent help and advice 24/7 from NHS 111 and will often be seen quicker by visiting their local pharmacy or a GP, even during the holiday season.

Urgent GP appointments are provided on weekday evenings and at weekends. These are available across north east London 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 help, you can speak to a pharmacist. Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer advice and over-the-counter medicines for many minor illnesses – including coughs, sore throats, sinus issues, shingles and urinary tract infections.

Urgent Mental Health support

If you need urgent mental health support yourself or for a loved one, call 111 and select option 2 to speak to a trained mental health professional at any time.

Other useful contacts for mental health support

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

Samaritans

116 123 (open 24 hours a day)