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 in 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 Wednesday 19 February 2025, Tuesday 25 February and Thursday 27 February.
Wednesday 19 February 2025
North Ayrshire
- South Beach Medical Centre, Ardrossan
- Dalry Medical Practice
- Eglinton Family Practice, Irvine
- Saltcoats Group Practice
- Arran Medical Group, Lamlash
East Ayrshire
- Crosshouse Medical Practice
- Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock
- Marnock Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- The Wards Medical Centre, Kilmarnock
- Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock
- Ballochmyle Medical Group, Mauchline
- Galston Medical Practice
South Ayrshire
- Tam’s Brig Surgery, Ayr
- The Surgery, 9 Alloway Place, Ayr
- Templehill Surgery, Troon
Tuesday 25 February 2025
North Ayrshire
- Kilbirnie Medical Practice
- Dr Rai’s Practice, Skelmorlie
- Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine
- Oxenward Surgery, Kilwinnning
- Largs Medical Group
East Ayrshire
- Dalmellington Health Centre
- Riverside Medical Practice, Patna
- Stewarton Medical Practice
- Taiglum Medical Practice, Drongan
- Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
South Ayrshire
- Dalblair Medical Practice, Ayr
- Barns Medical Practice, Ayr
- Racecourse Road Medical Group, Ayr
- The Cathcart Street Medical Practice, Ayr
- The Fullarton Medical Practice, Ayr
- Ballantrae Medical Practice
- Carrick Medical Practice, Maybole
- Maybole Medical Practice
- Kirkhall Surgery, Prestwick
- Portland Surgery, Troon
Thursday 27 February 2025
North Ayrshire
- Beith Health Centre GP Practice
- Bourtreehill Medical Practice, Irvine
- Townhead Surgery, Irvine
- Cumbrae Medical Practice
- Stevenston Group Practice
- Kilwinning Medical Practice
- Ayrshire Medical Group, Stevenston
East Ayrshire
- Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel
- Holmhead Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Valley Medical Practice, New Cumnock
- Auchinleck Surgery
South Ayrshire
- Dailly Medical Practice
- Girvan Riverside Medical Practice
- Dr McCulloch and Partners, Girvan
- Station Road Medical Practice, Prestwick