Many pharmacies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be open and ready to help over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 2 May – Monday 4 May 2026).
NHS England has published a full list of open pharmacies in Hampshire (including Southampton and Portsmouth) and on the Isle of Wight. You can also check via an interactive map.
Many local pharmacies can now treat common conditions such as shingles, sore throats, earaches, sinusitis, infected insect bites, impetigo, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections, including prescribing medication through the Pharmacy First scheme.
Opening dates and times may vary, so please check with the pharmacy before attending.
Neil Hardy, Chief Pharmacist at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, said: “Our pharmacy teams are available to support people over the bank holiday weekend, offering expert advice, medicines, and treatment for a wide range of common conditions. Pharmacists are highly skilled healthcare professionals who can help you manage minor illnesses or injuries, and guide you if further care from a nurse, GP or another service is needed.
“We also recommend that people make sure they have enough repeat medication to cover the bank holiday period. If you do run out of prescribed medication, you can request an emergency supply via 111.nhs.uk, or speak to your local community pharmacy team for advice.”
Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) across the area will also be open to provide care for urgent but non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Waiting times can be shorter than at Emergency Departments. UTCs are available in Andover, Gosport, Lymington, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Southampton and on the Isle of Wight. Please check your local service for opening times or visit the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight website.
If you’re unsure about the best place to go for treatment, you can contact NHS 111 online 24 hours a day, seven days a week via 111.nhs.uk and the team will find the right support for you, including access to mental health support.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and there are a number of services available if your mental wellbeing is not as good as it could be. You can call 111 anytime to speak to a mental health advisor.
If you are worried about your child’s health, you can download the Healthier Together app to find a range of advice on many common conditions.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, you should call 999 or visit the nearest Emergency Department.
