The Northumberland pharmacies which will be open on bank holiday Monday

The closures are in line with the advice from NHS England and NHS Improvement, but NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants to reassure the public that the NHS is still there for them and is reminding people to visit a pharmacist if they need health advice.

Pharmacists are experts in medicines and minor ailments, and you can drop in without an appointment. The pharmacies open on bank holiday Monday are listed below.

Dr Graham Syers, a GP in Alnwick and the CCG’s clinical chairman, said: “We are continuing to monitor the situation with COVID-19 and are adapting our services to meet the required needs.

“Although surgeries are closed this bank holiday, anyone who needs health advice can still contact a local pharmacy, NHS 111 or for life-threatening emergencies call 999 or go to A&E.

“We cannot thank the public enough for their cooperation and understanding throughout this very difficult time.”

The following Northumberland pharmacies will be open on Monday:

Alnwick – Boots, Bondgate Within, 10am to 4pm.

Ashington – Asda, 9am to 6pm; Central Pharmacy, Lintonville Medical Group, 10am to noon.

Berwick – Boots, Marygate, 10am to 4pm; Tesco, Tweedmouth, 9am to 6pm.

Blyth – Asda, 9am to 6pm; Boots, Maddison Street, 10am to 2pm.

Cramlington – Boots, Manor Walks, 9.30am to 4pm; Lloyds Pharmacy, Sainsbury’s, 9am to 5pm.

Hexham – Boots, Fore Street, 11am to 4pm; Tesco, 9am to 6pm.

Morpeth – Boots, Bridge Street, 10am to 4pm.

Seahouses – Boots, Main Street, 10am to 3pm.