16 September 2025
The following days are the upcoming PLT days for the next number of months;
The surgery will be closed from 1pm to 6:30pm on the following dates for Protected learning time
• Wednesday 17th September 2025
• Wednesday 15th October 2025
• Wednesday 19th November 2025
• Wednesday 21st January 2026
• Wednesday 22nd October 2025
• Wednesday 11th February 2026
• Wednesday 25th March 2026
During this time our phone lines will be diverted to the Willows Urgent Care Service.
After 6:30pm, please ring 111 or go for A&E if you need urgent medical support. The surgery line will be back to normal operation after 8am on the following day.
What is Protected Learning Time?
Protected learning time (PLT) for GP surgeries has been available for a number of years, nationally.
During PLT days the practice will be closed from 1pm. Morning appointments will act as normal.
For many practices this is used as an opportunity to deliver staff training on the premises or outside, for example group sessions for GP’s and nurses.
This is also the same for administrative staff members.
PLT is commissioned by the NHS which then filters down to the ICB to formalise the dates and organise clinical or non-clinical training.