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Demand for urgent and emergency medical care is expected to rise during school holidays, and people in North Somerset are being encouraged to seek the right help.
Health bosses are urging people to use of out-of-hours GP services, emergency pharmacies, and the minor injuries unit in Clevedon, with a warning to only use A&E and 999 for serious and life-threatening emergencies.
Dr Lesley Ward, a local GP and clinical lead for urgent care at Bristol North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) clinical commissioning group, said: “We hope that everyone enjoys a restful and healthy break but if you do need to access healthcare urgently it’s good to know there are lots of options there for you.