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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? (May–July 2025)

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

May 2025

  • Booked appointments: 6,064
  • DNA’d appointments: 124

June 2025

  • Booked appointments: 4,962
  • DNA’d appointments: 97

July 2025

  • Booked appointments: 5,543
  • DNA’d appointments: 160

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