Patients in Dudley have been assured that they will be able to see a local GP this May bank holiday should they need to.

NHS Dudley CCG is advising patients that if they become unwell, GP appointments will available on Bank Holiday Monday at Netherton Health Centre on Halesowen Road, between 9am and 5pm. Appointments can be booked by calling 07966 196678

The NHS is also reminding people if they have a minor illness like a cough, cold aches and pains, they can self-care or home or visit a pharmacist.

Most pharmacies will have reduced opening hours over the bank holiday but some will be open. For local pharmacy opening times, visit dudleyccg.nhs.uk. 

If you have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and/or loss or change to your sense of smell or taste), use the 111 coronavirus online service to find out what to do. To protect others, do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.