Early May and Spring Bank Holidays 2026 – Pharmacy Opening Times and Available Healthcare Services

The Acorn Group Practice will be closed on Early May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026 and Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May 2026

Even though we are closed, you can still get help through the following services on these days and over the weekend.

The NHS recommends following its established two-step “Need Help Fast” process to make sure everyone receives the most appropriate care:

Walk-in Services
To ensure patients are seen in the right place for their needs and to receive a booked appointment to keep waiting times down, it is advisable to use NHS 111, however, if you do want to walk in, the nearest service to the practice is: Teddington Memorial Hospital.

Address: Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0JL.

Urgent treatment centre

8am-8pm, 7 days a week

Children’s Acute Nursing Service

8am-8pm, Monday to Friday

X-ray

Monday to Friday: 9am – 7pm (last patient 6.45pm). Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 9am – 5pm (last patient 4.45pm)

🚑Emergency Departments (A&E)

A&E is only for very serious or life‑threatening emergencies. If you go to A&E with a minor problem, you may be sent to another service.

Locate your nearest A+E Service

💊Pharmacies Open Over Easter

Some pharmacies will be open on the bank holidays for advice and treatment for common illnesses, please see the local listing here

Mental Health Support
For urgent mental health needs:

Crisis Contacts:

CAMHS (Young people) Crisis Line:

Mon-Friday: 5pm – 11pm

Weekends: 9am – 11pm

0203 228 5980


24/7 mental health support line (All ages):

The South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust 24/7 mental health support line on 0800 028 8000.


Alternatively you can call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option

Read more on Mental Health Emergencies/Crisis