17 April 2025

Are you travelling over the long bank holiday weekend?

Here are some top tips to help ensure a safe journey:

  • The roads could be busy over this period so plan your journey ahead of time
  • Pack a fully stocked first aid kit
  • If you're driving long distances make sure to take regular breaks
  • Check the weather and ensure you pack appropriate supplies such as sun cream or waterproof coats
  • Ensure you pack any necessary medications

For information on having safe car journeys visit the National Highways website: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/trip/

If you are injured or begin to feel unwell over the weekend and it is not an emergency make sure that you know:

  • Where your closest Urgent Treatment Centre is
  • Local pharmacies and their opening times, you can find the nearest pharmacy by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
  • You can also contact NHS 111 for help and advice
  • Parents can use the Alder Hey Symptom Checker for advice on several common illnesses in children requiring urgent treatment
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