Manchester pharmacies open at Easter 2022: where to get medical help near me over the Easter bank holidays

Falling ill over a bank holiday weekend is not a pleasant prospect but unfortunately it does happen.

However, selected pharmacies in Manchester will continue to offer medical help over the Easter bank holiday weekend, health bosses have advised.

With most GP surgeries shut for the long weekend (15-18 April 2022), people needing help with minor ailments and illnesses are being reminded they can seek assistance, advice and over the counter medication from pharmacists.

And patients are being reminded to order any necessary repeat prescriptions in good time before their GP closes for the break.

As well as issuing prescription medicine, pharmacists can help you with cold symptoms, aches and pains, and minor infections.

Manchester Health & Care Commisioning has drawn together a list of the pharmacies open over Easter. You can view the full list below or search for your local services on the commissioning website.

Pharmacies with Easter opening hours

Aneet Kapoor, pharmacist and chair, Greater Manchester Local Pharmacy Network said: “Pharmacists can give confidential and expert advice on everyday illnesses.

“There are lots of pharmacies open until late as well as at weekends and you don’t need an appointment. Most pharmacies also have a confidential consulting area for anyone who wants to talk in private, so it is always a good idea to think pharmacy first.”

How do I find urgent care / walk-in centres in Manchester?

The NHS advises you can attend an urgent treatment centre (UTC) if you need urgent medical attention, but it’s not a life-threatening situation . They are open at least 12 hours a day, every day, and a list of things they can help with is on the NHS website here.

If you need access to an urgent care centre or to check local opening hours, you can search for your local provider in Greater Manchester here.

What about NHS 111?

NHS 111 can help if you need urgent medical help or you’re not sure what to do.

You can contact them online at 111.nhs.uk or call 111 instead. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For life-threatening emergencies, you should always call 999 or attend an accident and emergency department.

How do I find an emergency dentist?

The Greater Manchester dental helpline (0333 332 3800) is available from 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and Bank Holidays for those who need help urgently when their practice is closed, or do not have a regular dentist.

What if I need urgent help with my mental health?

Greater Manchester crisis phone helplines provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages, including children, who need urgent mental health support. They are:

Bolton, Manchester, Salford, and Trafford: 0800 953 0285 (freephone)

Bury, Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, and Tameside & Glossop: 0800 014 9995 (freephone) 

Wigan: 0800 051 3253 (freephone)