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Protected Learning Time (PLT) for GP Practices

Everyone within GP Practices are committed to giving patients the best possible care and as part of this, GP Practices may take part in a number of PLT sessions throughout the year which allows them to carry out staff training for the whole practice team.

Some GP Practices in Ayrshire and Arran have chosen to participate in Protected Learning Time (PLT) training during June 2024.

Only those Practices mentioned under each date will be participating in PLT. All other GP Practices will remain open and patients should contact their practice in the normal way.

During these afternoons the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service will provide urgent care and support to patients of practices which are closed. Information on how to access advice from a GP will be made available on the participating GP Practices telephone messaging systems, practice websites and notices on the practice doors.

Patients or Community Pharmacies who require to contact a participating GP Practice urgently during the time they are closed for PLT should call the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930.

Details of closures

Practices listed below are closed from 1pm to 5.30pm on Tuesday 18 June, Thursday 20 June, Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Tuesday 18 June 2024

North Ayrshire

  • South Beach Medical Centre, Ardrossan
  • Oxenward Surgery, Kilwinnning
  • Largs Medical Group
  • Eglinton Family Practice, Irvine
  • Saltcoats Group Practice
  • Townhead Surgery, Irvine
  • Kilbirnie Medical Practice
  • Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine

East Ayrshire

  • Dalmellington Health Centre
  • Marnock Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
  • Valley Medical Practice, New Cumnock
  • Riverside Medical Practice, Patna
  • Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel
  • Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock

South Ayrshire

  • Tam’s Brig Surgery, Ayr
  • The Cathcart Street Medical Practice, Ayr
  • Carrick Medical Practice, Maybole
  • Maybole Medical Practice
  • Dalblair Medical Practice, Ayr

Thursday 20 June 2024

North Ayrshire

  • Dalry Medical Practice
  • Cumbrae Medical Practice
  • Dr Rai’s Practice, Skelmorlie
  • Arran Medical Group, Lamlash
  • Beith Health Centre GP Practice

East Ayrshire

  • Holmhead Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
  • Stewarton Medical Practice
  • Taiglum Medical Practice, Drongan
  • Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock
  • Auchinleck Surgery

South Ayrshire

  • The Surgery, 9 Alloway Place, Ayr
  • Racecourse Road Medical Group, Ayr
  • Station Road Medical Practice, Prestwick
  • Templehill Surgery, Troon
  • Kirkhall Surgery, Prestwick
  • Bankfield Medical Practice, Ayr
  • Barns Medical Practice, Ayr
  • The Fullarton Medical Practice, Ayr

Wednesday 26 June 2024

North Ayrshire

  • Kilwinning Medical Practice
  • Ayrshire Medical Group, Stevenston
  • Stevenston Group Practice
  • Bourtreehill Medical Practice, Irvine

East Ayrshire

  • Ballochmyle Medical Group, Mauchline
  • Crosshouse Medical Practice
  • Galston Medical Practice
  • Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock

South Ayrshire

  • Dr McCulloch and Partners, Girvan
  • Girvan Riverside Medical Practice
  • Dailly Medical Practice
  • Portland Surgery, Troon
  • Ballantrae Medical Practice