Chineham Medical Practice in Basingstoke, Hampshire, will be closed for the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 2026. The surgery, which provides medical care to around 13,900 registered patients, is set to return to its regular opening hours on Tuesday 7 April 2026.
Residents who need urgent medical help while the surgery is shut are advised to call NHS 111 or use the 999 service for life-threatening emergencies. The practice, which is located on Reading Road, is currently rated as good by the Care Quality Commission and is still accepting new patients.
NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has asked families to plan ahead for the holiday by making sure they have enough repeat prescriptions and choosing the right service for their needs. This request comes as health services often face more pressure during bank holidays, with the South Central Ambulance Service previously reporting an average of 220 calls every hour to the 111 service during busy festive periods.
To help manage patient needs, the practice recently started using a tool called Heidi Health AI during consultations to give staff more time to focus on listening to patients. People in the local community can also share their views on surgery services through the Chineham Patient Participation Group.
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