The NHS has released the details of pharmacies which will remain open over the upcoming Bank Holidays.

Christine Macleod, Medical Director for NHS England (East), 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 also encourage patients to order any medication they need in plenty of time so they have a good supply during the bank holiday.”

The pharmacies that will be open in Braintree, Maldon and Chelmsford on May 4 and on May 26 are:

Sainsbury’s Pharmacy, 2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford                 

Boots Pharmacy, 43 High Chelmer, Chelmsford

Boots Pharmacy, 54 High Street, Maldon 

Boots Pharmacy, Unit 2B Chelmer Village Retail Park, Springfield, Chelmsford 

Morrisons Pharmacy, Dickens Place, Copperfield Road, N Melbourne, Chelmsford 

Tesco Pharmacy, Tesco Superstore, 1 The Square, Notley Green, Gt Notley, Braintree 

Tesco Pharmacy, Tesco Store, 47-53 Springfield Road, Chelmsford

Tesco Pharmacy, Tesco Store, Fullbridge, Maldon 

Tesco Pharmacy, Princes Road, Chelmsford 

Boots Pharmacy, 69-71 High Street,  Halstead 

Boots Pharmacy, 7 George Yard Shopping Centre, Braintree