Protected Learning Time (PLT) is dedicated training time for GP practices. It allows our team to complete essential training, keep up to date with clinical guidance and safety procedures, and work together on service improvements.
PLT sessions may include:
- Clinical training
- Non-clinical and administrative training
- Team development
- Mandatory NHS training and updates
What happens on a PLT day?
On PLT days, Ivel Medical Centre closes from 14:30 to allow our team to take part in training.
During this time:
- The practice doors are closed
- Our telephone lines are closed
- The prescription and medicines team is unavailable
- Online requests remain available
You can continue to submit medical, prescription and administrative requests through our online forms. These will be reviewed when the practice reopens.
For urgent medical help while the practice is closed, please contact NHS 111. In a life-threatening emergency, call 999.
Protected Learning Time Dates 2026/27
| Thursday 22nd January 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Thursday 26th February 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Wednesday 25th March 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Wednesday 29th April 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Thursday 21st May 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Tuesday 23rd June 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Wednesday 22nd July 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Thursday 24th September 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Tuesday 20th October 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Thursday 26th November 2026 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Wednesday 27th January 2027 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Thursday 25th February 2027 | 14:30 – 18:30 |
| Thursday 18th March 2027 | 14:30 – 18:30 |