DOCTOR'S surgeries across Ayrshire are set to close later this month for staff training. 

Some GP practices in Ayrshire and Arran have chosen to participate in Protected Learning Time (PLT) training on one of three dates between now and the end of February.

All other GP practices will remain open, and patients should contact their practice in the normal way.

During these afternoons the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service will provide urgent care and support to patients of practices which are closed.

Information on how to access advice from a GP will be made available on the participating GP practice's telephone messaging systems, practice websites and notices on the practice doors.

Patients who require to contact a participating GP practice urgently during the time they are closed for PLT should call the Ayrshire Urgent Care Service on 01563 826930.

The practices listed below will be closed from 1pm to 5.30pm on the following dates.

Thursday February 22

North Ayrshire

  • Dalry Medical Practice
  • Oxenward Surgery, Kilwinnning
  • Cumbrae Medical Practice
  • Arran Medical Group, Lamlash
  • Bourtreehill Medical Practice, Irvine
  • Kilbirnie Medical Practice
  • Beith Health Centre GP Practice

East Ayrshire

  • Marnock Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
  • Holmhead Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
  • Riverside Medical Practice, Patna
  • Ballochmyle Medical Group, Mauchline
  • Auchinleck Surgery, Cumnock

South Ayrshire

  • Racecourse Road Medical Group, Ayr
  • The Cathcart Street Medical Practice, Ayr
  • Dr McCulloch and Partners, Girvan
  • Girvan Riverside Medical Practice
  • Dailly Medical Practice

Tuesday February 27

North Ayrshire

  • South Beach Medical Centre, Ardrossan
  • Eglinton Family Practice, Irvine
  • Saltcoats Group Practice
  • Dr Rai’s Practice, Skelmorlie
  • Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine

East Ayrshire

  • Loudoun Medical Practice, Darvel
  • Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
  • Taiglum Medical Practice, Drongan
  • Crosshouse Medical Practice
  • Tanyard Medical Practice, Cumnock
  • Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock

South Ayrshire

  • The Fullarton Medical Practice, Ayr
  • Kirkhall Surgery, Prestwick
  • Ballantrae Medical Practice
  • Barns Medical Practice, Ayr

Wednesday February 28

North Ayrshire

  • Kilwinning Medical Practice
  • Largs Medical Group
  • Ayrshire Medical Group, Stevenston
  • Townhead Surgery, Irvine
  • Stevenston Group Practice

East Ayrshire

  • Dalmellington Health Centre
  • Valley Medical Practice, New Cumnock
  • Stewarton Medical Practice
  • Galston Medical Practice
  • The Wards Medical Centre, Kilmarnock

South Ayrshire

  • Tam’s Brig Surgery, Ayr
  • The Surgery, 9 Alloway Place, Ayr
  • Station Road Medical Practice, Prestwick
  • Templehill Surgery, Troon
  • Carrick Medical Practice, Maybole
  • Maybole Medical Practice
  • Portland Surgery, Troon
  • Dalblair Medical Practice, Ayr
  • Bankfield Medical Practice, Ayr