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Easter Bank Holiday 2026 – Practice Closure & Pharmacy Opening Times

Please note that Ivel Medical Centre will be closed on:

  • Friday 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
  • Monday 6 April 2026 (Easter Monday)

During this time, if you require advice or treatment for minor illnesses or urgent medication queries, your local community pharmacy may be able to help without an appointment.

Some pharmacies across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes will be open during the Easter bank holiday period.


Please click here for pharmacy opening times.

Managing Your Health Online

There are many things you can do online without needing to visit or call the surgery.
You can use either:

Both options are explained below.

Using an online form (no account needed)

You can use our website to:

  • request an appointment
  • request a sick note
  • ask about test results
  • submit an admin request

Just fill out the relevant online form and our team will get back to you.

Using your NHS account or SystmOnline

You can use your NHS account (via the NHS App or NHS website) or SystmOnline to:

  • order repeat prescriptions
  • view test results
  • access your health record
  • check or cancel appointments
  • view your vaccination record

These services require you to log in securely.

Setting up an NHS account

To create an NHS account, you first need an NHS login.

You can read how to set one up here:
How to set up NHS login

Once your login is created, you can access your NHS account online or download the NHS App to your smartphone.

Setting up SystmOnline

To register for SystmOnline:

  1. Complete a Register for SystmOnline form
  2. Upload photo ID or visit the surgery with ID so we can confirm your identity
  3. We will provide you with a username and password
  4. You can then log in via SystmOnline or the SystmOnline app

Page published: 5 May 2023
Last updated: 27 November 2025