People in Oxfordshire are being reminded to ensure they have enough medication to cover the August bank holiday period.

With the late summer bank holiday weekend fast approaching, people across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West are being urged to order repeat prescriptions in good time.

The warning comes as some community pharmacies and all GP surgeries will be closed over the bank holiday weekend from August 24 to August 26.

Dr Abid Irfan, director of primary care at the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, said: "Help yourself stay well over the August bank holiday by making sure you have enough of your medication to see you through.

"It's best to order your usual medications well in advance, especially if you're going on holiday or to stay with family or friends.

"And you can also help by checking with more vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbours that they have the medications they need.

"If you do run out of your medication, NHS 111 online can offer advice on how to get an emergency supply.

"But it's always best to be prepared by ordering ahead."

People can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or by calling their GP surgery.

More information about the app can be found at the NHS website.