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# Health chiefs urge people to plan ahead for Bank Holiday weekend
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/health-chiefs-urge-people-to-plan-ahead-for-bank-holiday-weekend/
- Published: 2023-05-03T05:59:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-05-02T14:45:15.000Z
- Description: Health chiefs in Staffordshire are reminding people that the coronation weekend may see some services unavailable.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Health, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:01, News

Health chiefs in Staffordshire are reminding people that the coronation weekend may see some services unavailable.

Monday (6th May) will be a Bank Holiday which may see some pharmacies and surgeries closed.

People are being advised to check they have enough medications to see them through the period.

Dr Paul Edmondson-Jones MBE, chief medical officer at the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board, said:

> “It is important to get ahead of the busy Bank Holiday rush by making sure you are prepped and checking that all your medications are up to date.  
>  
> “Usually, our health services see a dramatic increase in calls and admissions during Bank Holiday periods from patients who are seeking general medical advice or experiencing minor illnesses. “  
>  
> Dr Paul Edmondson-Jones MBE

People in need of advice can call 111\. Details of pharmacy opening times are also available on the [NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).