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 12.30 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 12.30 for training purposes:
Wed 15th January
Wed 12th February
Wed 12th March
Please be particularly conscious of these dates when ordering and collecting medication.

Bank Holidays closures
29-Mar Good Friday
01-Apr Easter Monday
06-May Early May bank holiday
27-May Spring bank holiday
26-Aug Summer bank holiday
25-Dec Christmas Day
26-Dec Boxing Day