Healthcare bosses across Worcestershire have issued a reminder that the NHS remains open and available to anyone who needs it over the festive period.

There will be alterations in opening times for some NHS services, such as GP practices and pharmacies, between Christmas Eve and January 2, with people encouraged to plan ahead and order their repeat prescriptions early by using the NHS App or their GP practice's website.

People are also reminded to visit 111.nhs.uk or the aforementioned app for urgent but not life-threatening illnesses or injuries.