The practice is closed one afternoon per month for staff training. On-going training is an essential part of ensuring both the staff and GP’s remain up to date with any changes to their role or to protocols that affect how they work. The training sessions are referred to as Protected Learning Time (PLT) and are run throughout the country. In Northamptonshire half of the area will close on a Tuesday and half will close on a Wednesday.
The dates are organised centrally and we do not have control over the timetable.
NHS 111 is available to deal with medical queries whilst the practice is closed.
Please see below a list of PLT dates through the year.
Surgery Closures
During 2024, the surgery will be closed on the following afternoons from 12.30pm for training purposes:
- Wednesday 17th January
- Wednesday 14th February
- Wednesday 20th March
- Wednesday 17th April
- Wednesday 8th May
- Wednesday 12th June
- Wednesday 10th July
- Wednesday 21st August
- Wednesday 11th September
- Wednesday 9th October
- Wednesday 13th November
- Wednesday 4th December
During 2025, the surgery will be closed on the following afternoons from 12.30pm for training purposes:
- Wed 15th Janary
- Wed 12th Febuary
- Wed 12th March
Please be particularly conscious of these dates when ordering and collecting medication.