Practice Closure Afternoon: Thursday 19th November 2026
The Surgery will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday 19th November 2026 from 13:00 - 18:00, due to staff training. We will reopen the next day at 08:00am on Friday 20th November.
If you require medical advice that cannot wait until we reopen at 08:00am on Friday 20th November, please call the Durham Dales Health Federation on 01388 665 910.
If you require URGENT medical advice during this time, please call 999.
This training session is important for all practices as it gives us the opportunity to have well attended team meetings, for the team to spend quality time with colleagues; whilst refreshing skills or learning something new. Finding time during the working day can be very difficult due to patient care requirements, part-time staff and their working patterns. All staff have to undergo statutory and mandatory training on a regular basis and to be able to demonstrate continuous professional development is a requirement for re-validation for all clinical staff. The training afternoons are led by either our ICB (commissioner), PCN (primary care network) or the practice. The majority of practices in England will be benefiting from this protected learning time.
Thank you for your understanding.
Published on 6 November 2026