How to access NHS services this Easter bank holiday

Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the long weekend - here's where you can find support for your health needs

Over the Easter bank holiday weekend (Friday 28 March to Monday 1 April), 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 (March 29): 12:00-16:00    
    • Opening Hours (March 30): 10:00-18:00    
    • Opening Hours (April 1): 12:00-16:00
  • Vineyard Pharmacy, 241 Elgin Avenue, W9 1NJ    
    • Phone: 020 7624 2947    
    • Opening Hours (March 29): 10:00-14:00    
    • Opening Hours (March 30): 10:00-18:00    
    • Opening Hours (April 1): 10:00-14:00

You can also use the NHS Pharmacy Finder to find an open pharmacy near you: nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy.


Using NHS 111

Some GP services will be available over the Easter bank holiday weekend. 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.