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 2025, the surgery will be CLOSED on the following afternoons from 12.30 for training purposes:
Wednesday 12th February
Wednesday 12th March
Wednesday 2nd April
Wednesday 7th May
Wednesday 4th June
Wednesday 2nd July
Wednesday 3rd September
Wednesday 1st October
Wednesday 5th November

During 2026, the surgery will be CLOSED on the following afternoons from 12.30 for training purposes:
Wed 21st January
Wed 25thth February
Wed 18th March
Please be particularly conscious of these dates when ordering and collecting medication.

Bank Holidays closures
18-Apr Good Friday
21-Apr Easter Monday
05-May Early May bank holiday
26-May Spring bank holiday
25-Aug Summer bank holiday
25-Dec Christmas Day
26-Dec Boxing Day