Two community pharmacists will be open to provide advice and treatment over the bank holiday.

The Mid Essex Clinical Commissioning Group is reminding residents to “choose well” over the bank holiday, by using their pharmacist or the NHS 111 service for in non-emergency situations.

Accident and Emergency departments should not be used unless it is a critical or life-threatening illness or injury.

Boots Pharmacy, at 54 High Street, Maldon will open from 10am to 5pm.

Tesco Pharmacy, at Tesco, Fullbridge will open from 11am to 4pm.