Bank Holiday Support – Palliative Care & Pharmacy Services (26th May 2025)

As we approach the May Bank Holiday (Monday 26th May 2025), please be aware of the following important support services available across Kent and Medway.

Palliative Care Support

If you require urgent palliative care advice or support during out-of-hours times, please contact your local hospice directly:

West Kent – Hospice in the Weald

  • Telephone: 01892 820500

  • Email: hitw.hospice@nhs.net

The hospice team is available to provide guidance and support during the bank holiday period.

Pharmacy Services – Bank Holiday Opening Times (26th May 2025)

Attached is a map of commissioned pharmacies open across Kent and Medway on the bank holiday, as well as a detailed list of opening times below. Please use these services wisely and consider calling ahead where possible.

Pharmacy Name Telephone Address Opening Time HCP Area
Medipharmacy Maidstone 01622 750785 13A Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, ME16 8RL 10:00–13:00 WK
Spires Pharmacy Maidstone 01622 862840 4 The Spires Centre, Deringwood Drive, ME15 8XW 14:00–17:00 WK

Use this link to find the location of the nearest phrmacy open near you

 

Need Further Help?

If you're unsure who to contact, NHS 111 is available 24/7 for urgent medical advice when your GP practice is closed.

We recommend planning ahead by ensuring prescriptions are collected in advance and by making a note of your local pharmacy’s bank holiday hours.

Published: May 20, 2025