12 2017 PRESS RELEASE Beat the queues in a&e- THE PHARMACIST WILL SEE YOU NOW Traffic on the at Easter is challenging and it can be just the same in A&E – so why not be smart and beat the queues in North East Essex this Easter Bank Holiday weekend (14 – 17 April 2017). Patients can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for quick, confidential advice on a range of common illnesses. Dr Alistair Lipp, Medical Director at NHS England Midlands and East (East) said: “Your local pharmacy can help you with more than you might think. Pharmacists offer expert, confidential advice and treatment for many minor health problems. “As most GP surgeries will be closed on Friday and Monday, we would like to encourage patients to order any medication they need in plenty of time so they have a good supply during the bank holiday.” Pharmacy opening hours in Essex over the bank holidays can be found on along with information on walk-in centres, urgent care centres or minor injuries units. Patients can type in their postcode on the website to find their nearest services. ENDS Note to editors Pharmacy opening times for North East Essex are: GOOD FRIDAY – FRIDAY 14 2017 Brightlingsea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 52 Victoria Place CO7 0AB 10:00 – 14:00 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 158 Old Road CO15 3AY 08:00 – 18:30 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 15 Road CO15 4DB 09:00 – 18:00
Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 75 Frinton Road, Holland-On-Sea CO15 5UH 10:00 – 14:00 Clacton-On-Sea Boots UK Ltd 86 Pier Avenue CO15 1NJ 09:00 – 20:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy Fiveways Superstore, Peartree Road CO3 0JX 10:00 – 17:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy 37 Barfield Road, , West Mersea CO5 8QX 08:30 – 18:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy 2- 4 West Parade, Plume Avenue CO3 4PG 08:00 – 23:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy 5-6 Lion Walk CO1 1LX 08:30 – 18:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy Unit 9, Tollgate West, Stanway CO3 8RG 08:00 – 23:59 Colchester UK Ltd Unit H12, The Seedbed Centre, Wyncoln Road, Severalls I.P COP4 9HT 08:00 – 14:00 Colchester Tesco Instore Pharmacy The In-Store Pharmacy, Tesco Store, Highwoods CO4 9ED 08:00 – 20:00 Colchester The Pharmacy 2 Quay CO2 8JB 10:00 – 14:00 Colchester Asda stores Ltd Turner Rise CO4 5TU 09:00 – 18:00 Dovercourt Your Local Boots Pharmacy 224-226 High Street CO12 3AJ 08:30 – 17:30 Frinton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 10 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW 09:00 – 17:00 Clacton-On-Sea Boots UK Ltd 54-62 Pier Avenue CO15 1QN 08:00 – 17:30 Clacton-On-Sea Prescription 2 You Healthcare Ltd 89 - 91 Pier Avenue CO15 1QE 10:00 – 16:00 Manningtree Your Local Boots Pharmacy Century House, Station Road CO11 1AA 08:30 – 19:00
Earls Colne Boots UK Ltd 50 High Street CO6 2PB 08:30 – 18:30 EASTER SUNDAY – SUNDAY 16 APRIL 2017 Clacton-On-Sea Prescription 2 You Healthcare Ltd 89 - 91 Pier Avenue CO15 1QE 10:00 – 16:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy 2 - 4 West Parade, Plume Avenue CO3 4PG 11:00 – 17:00 Colchester Day Lewis 338 Harwich Road CO4 3HP 12:00 – 14:00 Colchester Queen Street Pharmacy 12 Queen Street CO1 2PJ 13:00 – 15:00 EASTER MONDAY – MONDAY 17 2017 Brightlingsea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 52 Victoria CO7 0AB 10:00 – 14:00 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 158 Old Road CO15 3AY 10:00 – 16:00 Clacton-On-Sea Your Boots Pharmacy 15 North Road CO15 4DB 10:00 – 14:00 Clacton-On-Sea Your Local Boots Pharmacy 75 Frinton Road, Holland-On-Sea CO15 5UH 10:00 – 14:00 Clacton-On-Sea Prescription 2 You Healthcare Ltd 89 - 91 Pier Avenue CO15 1QE 10:00 – 16:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy Fiveways Superstore, Peartree Road CO3 0JX 10:00 – 17:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy 37 Barfield Road, West Mersea CO5 8QX 10:00 – 16:00 Colchester Your Boots Pharmacy 2/4 West Parade, Plume Avenue CO3 4PG 11:00 – 15:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy 5-6 Lion Walk CO1 1LX 10:00 – 17:00 Colchester Your Local Boots Pharmacy Unit 9, Tollgate West, Stanway CO3 8RG 10:00 – 23:59 Colchester Tesco Instore Pharmacy The In-Store Pharmacy, Tesco Store, Highwoods CO4 9ED 09:00 – 18:00 Colchester Asda stores Ltd Turner Rise CO4 5TU 09:00 – 18:00
Dovercourt Your Boots Pharmacy 224-226 High Street CO12 3AJ 10:00 – 14:00 Frinton-On-Sea Your Boots Pharmacy 10 Connaught Avenue CO13 9PW 10:00 – 16:00 Clacton-On-Sea Boots UK Ltd 54-62 Pier Avenue CO15 1QN 10:00 – 16:00 Manningtree Your Local Boots Pharmacy Century House, Station Road CO11 1AA 10:00 – 15:00 NHS England is the body which leads the NHS in England. Its main aim is to improve the health outcomes for people in England, and it sets the overall direction and priorities for the NHS as a whole. For further information or interview opportunities, please e-mail or call 0113 825 3437