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