Staff training, protected learning time (PLT)
The practice closes on 10 afternoons each year for protected learning time, allowing essential time to allow the whole practice to come together to discuss recent guidance, protocols and practice business.
It is also an opportunity for all the staff to undertake obligatory training such as fire safety, basic life support, data protection, etc. and for the clinicians to progress with their continued professional development.
The dates scheduled for 2024/2025 are:
- Thursday 5th December 2024
- Wednesday 8th January 2025
- Thursday 13th February 2025
- Tuesday 11th March 2025
- Wednesday 9th April 2025
- Thursday 15th May 2025
- Tuesday 10th June 2025
- Wednesday 9th July 2025
- Thursday 4th September 2025
- Tuesday 7th October 2025
- Wednesday 12th November 2025
- Thursday 4th December 2025
Both sites of the practice will be closed from 1pm to 4pm on these days and only emergency telephone calls will be taken during that time.