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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.

How Many Appointments Were Missed? (August–October 2025)

Here’s a snapshot of booked appointments and missed appointments over the past three months:

August 2025


Booked appointments: 4,569
DNA’d appointments: 163

September 2025


Booked appointments: 5,238
DNA’d appointments: 201

October 2025


Booked appointments: 6,308
DNA’d appointments: 288

Reminder: DNA’d appointments mean longer waiting times and fewer appointments available for other patients. If you can’t make it, please let us know so we can offer the slot to someone else.

You can read our full policy on DNA (Did not Attend) here