Make sure you have enough prescription medicine for the bank holiday period.💊Many pharmacies and GP surgeries will need up to seven days’ notice to issue a repeat prescription. Please order any repeat prescriptions you need as early as possible. Don’t forget to pack your medication if visiting family and friends over the weekend.
Be prepared this bank holiday by making sure you have all you need for those little bugs, cuts and scrapes. Keep common remedies for coughs, colds and headaches at home as well as items such as sticking plasters and bandages.Â
For more on what medicines and first aid equipment to keep at home, visit: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk
/health/support/bank-holiday-services/
Are you going abroad this August?
If you have a repeat prescription or need to take medication with you, check the rules for all the countries you’re going to.Check the Gov.uk website for advice: https://www.gov.uk/take-medicine-in-or-out-uk
Hoping for a bit of sun this bank holiday?
If we get lucky, make sure to protect yourself and apply some sunscreen.
Aim for at least factor 15 to protect against UVB and at least four-star UVA protection. Of course, the best protection from the sun is staying out of it at the hottest parts of the day, from 11am to 3pm.For more summer health advice, visit: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/health/summer-health/
