Easter bank holiday prescription pick up changes and support information

by | 10/3/2026 | Advice, Bank Holidays, Clinical Services, Community, Harm Reduction, NSP (Needle and Syringe Programme), Prescriptions, Public Health, Resources, Support

With the Easter bank holiday coming up, we want to make sure everyone knows what their prescription pick up dates will look like, how to stay safe over the long weekend, and where to get support if you need urgent help while Wirral Ways is closed.

Please check your script dates carefully and plan ahead so you do not miss a collection.

Please note that we will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday, 6th April 2026 due to the bank holidays.

Prescription pick up changes over Easter

Because of the bank holiday period, some collection dates will change.

Monday pick ups

If you usually collect on a Monday:

     

      • Monday 30 March will be your normal pick up

      • Thursday 2 April will be an exceptional pick up

      • Tuesday 7 April will be an exceptional pick up

      • You will then return to your normal pick up day on Monday 13 April

    Friday pick ups

    If you usually collect on a Friday:

       

        • Friday 27 March will be your normal pick up

        • Thursday 2 April will be an exceptional pick up

        • Tuesday 7 April will be an exceptional pick up

        • You will then return to your normal pick up day on Friday 10 April

      Monday and Friday pick ups

      If you usually collect on both Monday and Friday, your prescriptions will follow the same arrangements listed above.

      Daily supervised consumption, five day pick up

      If you are on daily supervised consumption and are a five day pick up client (Monday to Friday), and your pharmacy is open, you will be expected to collect on Saturday 4 April.

      If you are unsure what this means for you, please speak to your key worker, prescriber or pharmacy as soon as possible.

      Please plan ahead

      Bank holidays can mean longer gaps between appointments, collections and support, so it is important to get ready in advance.

      Please make sure you:

         

          • know your correct collection dates

          • have enough medication until your next pick up

          • have enough equipment from the needle and syringe programme

          • have an in date naloxone kit

          • know how to use your naloxone

          • have the contact details you may need over the bank holiday period

          • speak to someone in advance if you are worried about coping over the break

        Harm reduction advice

        If you use drugs or alcohol, planning ahead can help reduce harm over the bank holiday period.

        Please remember:

           

            • try not to use alone

            • be extra careful if your tolerance has changed

            • avoid mixing drugs or mixing drugs with alcohol, as this can increase the risk of overdose

            • make sure you have enough sterile equipment and other harm reduction supplies

            • check that your naloxone kit is in date and replace it before the bank holiday if needed

            • keep medication and substances stored safely and out of reach of children

            • let someone you trust know if you are struggling or may need support

          If you need more equipment, naloxone, or advice, please try to sort this before the Easter closure period begins.

          Crisis and urgent support while we are closed

          If you need urgent medical advice and it is not an emergency, contact NHS 111 online or by phone.

          If you or someone else is seriously unwell, unconscious, having difficulty breathing, having a seizure, or showing signs of overdose, call 999 immediately.

          If you need urgent mental health support, you can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or contact the 24/7 urgent mental health crisis line on 0800 145 6485.

          You can also access support from Compañeros Crisis Café, a safe and welcoming space for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing emotional or psychological distress. Compañeros is based at 2a Price Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6JN, is open every day from 10.00am to 10.00pm, with last entry at 8.30pm, and can be contacted on 0151 488 8135.

          If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on 116 123. You can also text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential text support.

          Need help?

          If you are unsure about your prescription arrangements, please speak to your key worker, prescriber or pharmacy before the bank holiday.

          Checking now and planning ahead can help you stay safe and avoid any unnecessary stress over Easter.

          Last Updated on 26 March 2026