GP surgeries close to patients for training

Image caption, GP surgeries shut for the whole of Thursday afternoon

All GP surgeries on the Isle of Man have been shut to patients while staff receive training.

The closure, which began at 13:00 BST, was put in place for the remainder of the working day.

Manx Care previously said those in need of urgent care during the five-hour period should phone the Manx Emergency Doctor Service (MEDS).

The Minor Injuries Unit at Ramsey Cottage Hospital is also available until 20:00.

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