And the NHS has told people to take care with thousands needing hospital treatment each year from DIY or gardening accidents. An NHS statement read: "DIY and gardening accidents account for many thousands of hospital admissions every year. There were 5,644 people who were admitted to hospital with injuries from power tools last year while another 7,061 admissions were from people falling off ladders. There is a range of alternative NHS help available over the Bank Holiday." It said advice can be given from pharmacists as well as GP services being available over the weekend.

Source: Daily Mirror April 16, 2022 10:46 UTC