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 in 2026.
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
The below GP Practices will be closed from 1pm to 5.30pm.
18 February 2026
North Ayrshire
- Dalry Medical Practice
- Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine
- Kilwinning Medical Practice
East Ayrshire
- Crosshouse Medical Practice
- Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock
- Dalmellington Health Centre
- Holmhead Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock
- Stewarton Medical Practice
- Ballochmyle Medical Group, Mauchline
- Auchinleck Surgery
- Galston Medical Practice
South Ayrshire
- Tam’s Brig Surgery, Ayr
- Racecourse Road Medical Group, Ayr
- Ballantrae Medical Practice
- Dr McCulloch and Partners, Girvan
- Girvan Riverside Medical Practice
- Station Road Medical Practice, Prestwick
24 February 2026
North Ayrshire
- Central Avenue Surgery, Ardrossan
- Beith Health Centre GP Practice
- Eglinton Family Practice, Irvine
- Saltcoats Group Practice
- Dr Rai’s Practice, Skelmorlie
- Oxenward Surgery, Kilwinnning
- Largs Medical Group
- Arran Medical Group, Lamlash
East Ayrshire
- Riverside Medical Practice, Patna
- Taiglum Medical Practice, Drongan
- Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel
- Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
South Ayrshire
- The Surgery, 9 Alloway Place, Ayr
- Carrick Medical Practice, Maybole
- Maybole Medical Practice
- Kirkhall Surgery, Prestwick
- Templehill Surgery, Troon
- Portland Surgery, Troon
- Bankfield Medical Practice, Ayr
26 February 2026
North Ayrshire
- South Beach Medical Centre, Ardrossan
- Bourtreehill Medical Practice, Irvine
- Townhead Surgery, Irvine
- Cumbrae Medical Practice
- Stevenston Group Practice
- Ayrshire Medical Group, Stevenston
East Ayrshire
- Auchinleck Surgery
- Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel
South Ayrshire
- Dalblair Medical Practice, Ayr
- Barns Medical Practice, Ayr
- The Cathcart Street Medical Practice, Ayr
- The Fullarton Medical Practice, Ayr
- Dailly Medical Practice
Wednesday 17th June
North Ayrshire
- Central Avenue Surgery, Ardrossan
- Beith Health Centre GP Practice
- Saltcoats Group Practice
South Ayrshire
- Tam’s Brig Surgery, Ayr
- The Surgery, 9 Alloway Place, Ayr
- Barns Medical Practice, Ayr
- Racecourse Road Medical Group, Ayr
- The Fullarton Medical Practice, Ayr
- Carrick Medical Practice, Maybole
- Maybole Medical Practice
- Templehill Surgery, Troon
- Portland Surgery, Troon
East Ayrshire
- Crosshouse Medical Practice
- Marnock Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Riverside Medical Practice, Patna
- Ballochmyle Medical Group, Mauchline
- Auchinleck Surgery
- Galston Medical Practice
Tuesday 23rd June
North Ayrshire
- South Beach Medical Centre, Ardrossan
- Dalry Medical Practice
- Bourtreehill Medical Practice, Irvine
- Eglinton Family Practice, Irvine
- Townhead Surgery, Irvine
South Ayrshire
- The Cathcart Street Medical Practice, Ayr
- Ballantrae Medical Practice
- Dailly Medical Practice
- Dr McCulloch and Partners, Girvan
- Girvan Riverside Medical Practice
- Station Road Medical Practice, Prestwick
East Ayrshire
- Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock
- Dalmellington Health Centre
- Stewarton Medical Practice
- Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
Thursday 25 June
North Ayrshire
- Dr Rai’s Practice, Skelmorlie
- Cumbrae Medical Practice
- Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine
- Stevenston Group Practice
- Kilwinning Medical Practice
- Oxenward Surgery, Kilwinnning
- Largs Medical Group
- Arran Medical Group, Lamlash
- Ayrshire Medical Group, Stevenston
South Ayrshire
- Dalblair Medical Practice, Ayr
- Kirkhall Surgery, Prestwick
East Ayrshire
- Holmhead Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock
- Taiglum Medical Practice, Drongan
- Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel
- Valley Medical Practice, New Cumnock
Thursday 20th August
North Ayrshire
- Central Avenue Surgery, Ardrossan
- Dalry Medical Practice
- Bourtreehill Medical Practice, Irvine
- Townhead Surgery, Irvine
- Saltcoats Group Practice
- Cumbrae Medical Practice
- Stevenston Group Practice
- Arran Medical Group, Lamlash
- Ayrshire Medical Group, Stevenston
South Ayrshire
- The Surgery, 9 Alloway Place, Ayr
- Dalblair Medical Practice, Ayr
- Racecourse Road Medical Group, Ayr
- Dr McCulloch and Partners, Girvan
- Girvan Riverside Medical Practice
- Templehill Surgery, Troon
East Ayrshire
- Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock
- Dalmellington Health Centre
- Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock
- Riverside Medical Practice, Patna
- Stewarton Medical Practice
Tuesday 25 August
North Ayrshire
- Beith Health Centre GP Practice
- Eglinton Family Practice, Irvine
- Dr Rai’s Practice, Skelmorlie
- Kilwinning Medical Practice
- Oxenward Surgery, Kilwinnning
South Ayrshire
- The Cathcart Street Medical Practice, Ayr
- Dailly Medical Practice
- Carrick Medical Practice, Maybole
- Maybole Medical Practice
- Kirkhall Surgery, Prestwick
- Portland Surgery, Troon
- Station Road Medical Practice, Prestwick
East Ayrshire
- Marnock Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Holmhead Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Taiglum Medical Practice, Drongan
- Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel
- Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Valley Medical Practice, New Cumnock
Wednesday 26th August
North Ayrshire
- South Beach Medical Centre, Ardrossan
- Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine
- Largs Medical Group
South Ayrshire
- Tam’s Brig Surgery, Ayr
- Barns Medical Practice, Ayr
- The Fullarton Medical Practice, Ayr
- Ballantrae Medical Practice
East Ayrshire
- Crosshouse Medical Practice
- Ballochmyle Medical Group, Mauchline
- Galston Medical Practice
- Auchinleck Surgery
Wednesday 18 November
North Ayrshire
- Dalry Medical Practice
- Townhead Surgery, Irvine
- Oxenward Surgery, Kilwinnning
- Largs Medical Group
South Ayrshire
- Dalblair Medical Practice, Ayr
- Racecourse Road Medical Group, Ayr
- The Cathcart Street Medical Practice, Ayr
- Station Road Medical Practice, Prestwick
- Templehill Surgery, Troon
- Portland Surgery, Troon
East Ayrshire
- Crosshouse Medical Practice
- Dalmellington Health Centre
- Holmhead Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Ballochmyle Medical Group, Mauchline
- Auchinleck Surgery
- Galston Medical Practice
Tuesday 24th November
North Ayrshire
- Central Avenue Surgery, Ardrossan
- Bourtreehill Medical Practice, Irvine
- Eglinton Family Practice, Irvine
- Saltcoats Group Practice
South Ayrshire
Tam’s Brig Surgery, Ayr
The Surgery, 9 Alloway Place, Ayr
Ballantrae Medical Practice
East Ayrshire
- Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock
- Marnock Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Riverside Medical Practice, Patna
- Stewarton Medical Practice
- Taiglum Medical Practice, Drongan
- Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
- Valley Medical Practice, New Cumnock
Thursday 26 November
North Ayrshire
- South Beach Medical Centre, Ardrossan
- Beith Health Centre GP Practice
- Dr Rai’s Practice, Skelmorlie
- Cumbrae Medical Practice
- Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine
- Stevenston Group Practice
- Kilwinning Medical Practice
- Arran Medical Group, Lamlash
- Ayrshire Medical Group, Stevenston
South Ayrshire
- Barns Medical Practice, Ayr
- Dailly Medical Practice
- The Fullarton Medical Practice, Ayr
- Dr McCulloch and Partners, Girvan
- Girvan Riverside Medical Practice
- Carrick Medical Practice, Maybole
- Maybole Medical Practice
- Kirkhall Surgery, Prestwick
East Ayrshire
- Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock
- Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel