How to access NHS services this Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Days

Advice and Information - 13 December 2024

Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed during the Christmas holidays - here's where you can find support for your health needs.
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Over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Days, some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed, or operating reduced opening hours. You can still find support for your health needs by referring to these services.

Pharmacies

If you need to access a pharmacy during this time, the following pharmacies will be open in Westminster:

  • Keencare Pharmacy – Victoria, 6 Lower Belgrave Street, (SW1W 0LJ)    
    • Phone: 020 7730 8747    
    • Opening Hours (25 December): 10:00-18:00    
    • Opening Hours (26 December): 12:00-16:00    
    • Opening Hours (1 January): 12:00-16:00
  • Vineyard Pharmacy, 241 Elgin Avenue, W9 1NJ    
    • Phone: 020 7624 2947    
    • Opening Hours (25 December): 10:00-18:00    
    • Opening Hours (26 December): 10:00-14:00    
    • Opening Hours (1 January): 10:00-14:00

In addition, there will be some pharmacies who normally open who may be closed or closing early on Tuesday 24 December and Tuesday 31 December 2024. If you are unsure, please visit www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-pharmacy or call NHS 111.

Find out more about the opening hours for pharmacies in north west London, as well as other London boroughs, which have been asked to open over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Days.

Using NHS 111

If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice, or use the NHS 111 online service for quick health advice. If you’re unable to get online, call 111.

If you think you need urgent dental treatment, contact your dentist. If you cannot contact your dentist or don’t have one, use the NHS 111 online service. If needed, an urgent appointment will be arranged at an out-of-hours service.

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