Accessing Medical Help in Gwent over the Christmas Period

With the festive bank holidays fast approaching, any repeat medication should be ordered as soon as possible to ensure you have plenty to see you through the Christmas period. It's also a good idea to make sure your medicine cabinet is fully stocked, which could help you treat common illnesses and ailments at home.

Please note that although all GP surgeries, Optometry Practices and the majority of community pharmacies will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, urgent help is still available to those who need it.

Services such as 111, GP Out of Hours and Minor Injuries Units can all provide urgent support over the Christmas period, and anyone who is unsure where to go for help can visit the Gwent Health Guide for advice.

The bank holiday opening hours of pharmacies in your area are listed below:

For urgent dental problems, please contact the Out of Hours Dental Helpline on 01633 744387.

If you require urgent Social Services Care, please contact the South East Wales Social Services Emergency Duty Team on 0800 328 4432.