IF YOU are unlucky enough to be ill this Easter, there are many NHS services available over the long weekend in Uttlesford. A spokesman for West Essex Primary Care Trust, Michelle Bassett, said information on how to get medical advice is easily available.

IF YOU are unlucky enough to be ill this Easter, there are many NHS services available over the long weekend in Uttlesford.

A spokesman for West Essex Primary Care Trust, Michelle Bassett, said information on how to get medical advice is easily available.

"If people need medical advice they can phone NHS Direct on 0845 4647, where a nurse is available for advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week. NHS Direct is also available on line at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk", she said.

Ropers Pharmacy in Dunmow's High Street will be open from 11am to noon on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday. GPs will be closed but, for emergency advice only call your surgery who will help.