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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.

Flu Vaccination Update – September 2025

It’s nearly that time of year again – flu season. We’re getting ready to roll out this year’s vaccinations to help keep our community well this winter.

For children aged 2–3 years

  • Appointments will be available from Thursday 18th September.
  • Pregnant women will also be offered the vaccine from 26th September onwards.

For adults

  • Our adult flu clinics are planned to start from Monday 6th October.
  • The NHS is due to confirm the official start date very soon, but we expect it will be in early October.

A few things to know

  • We haven’t sent out invitations yet, but will do so once dates are confirmed.
  • If you’re housebound or living in a care home, the community team will arrange your vaccination.

Getting the flu jab is a simple way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and those around you. Please keep an eye out for updates – we’ll share more news here as soon as we have it.