Know who to turn to - over the festive period

Your GP practice and some NHS services will close on 25th and 26th of December 2018 and on 1st and 2nd of January 2019. The NHS continues throughout this period to provide urgent care for those who need it. These pages explain how and when to access services over the festive holiday period.

• Pharmacies open on public holidays

All year round

How to choose the right option for your condition - and when to access essential services, day and night, all year round.

• For immediate advice - when your GP surgery or Dental Practice is closed and you’re too ill to wait - call NHS 24 on 111

• Other languages -  NHS 24 and 111

Our "Meet the Experts" videos below show how to get the most from your local pharmacy and your local Minor Injuries Unit.