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
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