GP Education Session - Tuesday 29 September 2026 as GPs attend an essential training session

GPs will be attending their next Education Session on the afternoon of the 29 September 2026. GP practices will remain open to make any future routine appointments, request test results or order repeat prescriptions. Please note there will be no routine appointments at your practice from 1pm on Tuesday 29 September 2026. There will be a GP service providing urgent care operating from 1pm until 6.00pm. Patients are reminded that it is not a drop-in service and if they need to speak to a doctor about any urgent issues, they should phone their GP Practice who will triage the call and provide access to the GPs on call for the afternoon. The Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS) will operate as usual from 6pm. Anyone who thinks they have a life- threatening emergency should phone 999 and ask for the Ambulance Service. Members of the public are being encouraged to choose well and attend the health and care setting that is appropriate for their condition. For example, the Minor Injuries and Illnesses Unit based at Ramsey Cottage Hospital and Nobles Hospital can treat a broad range of conditions, Community Pharmacies operate the Minor Ailments Scheme, where you can access advice and guidanc