AS the early May Bank Holiday approaches, the NHS is reminding residents they can access medical treatment over the break.

Patients in Worcester can save time in the waiting room by visiting their pharmacist for advice on a range of common illnesses during the Bank Holiday on Monday, May 1.

Pharmacies will be open at Tesco in Millwood Drive, Worcester, and at Boots, in the High Street, on Monday.

Kiran Patel, medical director at NHS England West Midlands, said: "Your local pharmacy can help you with more than you might think.

"Pharmacists offer expert, confidential advice and treatment for many minor health problems.

"As most GP surgeries will be closed on Monday, we would like to encourage patients to order any medication they need in plenty of time so they have a good supply during the bank holiday."

Pharmacy opening hours in Worcestershire over the bank holiday can be found on www.nhs.uk, along with information on walk-in centres, urgent care centres or minor injuries units.

Patients can type in their postcode on the website to find their nearest services.

Pharmacy opening times for South Worcestershire:

Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Millwood Drive, Worcester, 9am to 2pm, 3pm to 6pm

Boots, High Street, Worcester, 9am to 5pm

Boots, Evesham Retail Park, Evesham, 9am to 6pm

Boots, Church Street, Malvern, 10am to 1.30pm, and 1.45pm to 4pm

Boots, St Andrew's Square, Droitwich, 10am to 1pm, 1.30pm to 4pm

Boots, Bridge Street, Evesham, 10am to 4pm

Boots, Enigma Retail Park, Malvern, 9am to 9pm

Morrisons Pharmacy, The Link, Four Pools Estate, Evesham, 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm

Morrisons Pharmacy, Roman Way, Malvern, 9am to 5pm