WITH Christmas just around the corner, we'll all be hoping to be in good health.

But if you find yourself feeling poorly there is still help at hand.

Some pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group advises that local pharmacists can help with a range of minor health concerns. There are also precautionary measures people can take to help prepare for potential illness.

Dr Wirin Bhatiani, chairman of Bolton CCG, said: “There is access available to see a GP near you where routine appointments are available in the evening and at weekends.

“Plus, if you need urgent care in the middle of the night, Bolton has an out-of-hours GP service. Just phone your usual GP practice and you’ll be directed to the correct service.”

It is worth noting that this year GP practices are open as normal on Christmas Even and New Year’s Eve (Monday, December 24 and 31) from 8am to 6.30pm.

Pharmacy opening times are as follows:

Asda Pharmacy, Manchester Road, Bolton

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 6pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 5pm

Asda Pharmacy, Moss Bank Way, Bolton

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 6pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 5pm

Asda Pharmacy, Brackley Street, Farnworth

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 6pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 5pm

Asda Pharmacy, Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 6pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 5pm

Boots, Ground Mall, Market Place Shopping Centre, Bolton

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 11am - 5pm

New Year's Day - Closed

Boots, Bolton Shopping Park, Trinity Street, Bolton

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 10am - 6pm

New Year's Day - Closed

Boots, Crompton Place Shopping Centre, Bolton

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 5pm

New Year's Day - Closed

Cohens, Waters Meeting Road, Bolton

Christmas Day - 10am - 8pm

Boxing Day - 10am - 8pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 8pm

Deane Clinic, Horsfield Street, Bolton

Christmas Day - 8am - 11pm

Boxing Day - 8am - 11pm

New Year's Day - 8am - 11pm

Lloyds Pharmacy (Sainsburys), Trinity Street, Bolton

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 8am - 5pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 7pm

Nash Pharmacy, Castle Street, Bolton

Christmas Day - Noon - 8pm

Boxing Day - Noon - 8pm

New Year's Day - Noon - 8pm

Asda Pharmacy, Pilsworth Road, Bury

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 6pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 5pm

Asda Pharmacy, Riverside Retail Park, Radcliffe

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 6pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 5pm

Asda Pharmacy, Spring Street, Bury

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 9am - 6pm

New Year's Day - 10am - 5pm

Boots, The Mall, Bury

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - 10.30am - 4.30pm

New Year's Day - Closed

Pimhole Pharmacy, Rochdale Road, Bury

Christmas Day - 11am - 8pm

Boxing Day - 5pm - 10pm

New Year's Day - 5pm - 10pm