A number of medical appointments will be called off in Reading, Bracknell and Henley-on-Thames due to the bank holiday on Monday to mark the Queen’s funeral.

The Prince Charles Eye Unit and Windsor Dialysis Unit will close due to the funeral activities.

Urgent and emergency care services will continue to operate as normal, according to the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

“In line with organisations across the country, we will mark the day of Her Majesty The Queen’s funeral as a bank holiday.

“Our urgent and emergency care services will continue to operate as normal, and we are seeking to run as many of our planned operations and appointments as possible.

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“However, with the impact of the bank holiday on childcare and travel for our staff, we may have to reschedule some appointments and we will be in touch with patients directly to rearrange them for as soon as possible.”

NHS hospitals across England have been urged to contact all patients with appointments on Monday, whether or not their appointment has been postponed.

Hospital trusts are expected to make their own decisions around appointments based on local staffing levels and whether or not local transport will mean patients and staff are unable to attend.

Some patients have expressed concern about their appointments being postponed online.

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A letter to all NHS organisations, sent from NHS England on Saturday, states: “For patients with planned appointments that may be affected by the day of the funeral, please ensure they are informed in advance of any changes by utilising direct patient communications.

“Where planned appointments are going ahead it will also be important to confirm this is the case.”

Meanwhile the public has been urged to check they have enough medication over the bank holiday.

Oxford Health NHS said: “Patients across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West are being reminded to order repeat prescriptions in plenty of time for the coming bank holiday weekend.”

A separate letter, sent by NHS England officials on Monday, told health leaders to ensure there was “sufficient” out-of-hours cover as GPs close on Monday.

It also asked for scheduled Covid booster care home visits to be carried out as planned, and “strongly” encouraged clinics due that day to stay open.

A spokesperson for the NHS in England said: “As with any bank holiday, NHS staff will work to ensure that urgent and emergency services, including urgent dental and GP appointments, are available — and patients will be contacted by their local trusts, if necessary, regarding their existing appointments.

“Covid vaccination services, particularly in care homes, are being asked to continue their work given the importance of protecting people ahead of winter and the public should access NHS services in the usual way, including through 111 online or 999 in an emergency.”