GP surgeries and health centres across Milton Keynes participate in Protected Learning Time and during that “protected” afternoon when the surgery is closed to patients, staff members have an opportunity to participate in training and development activities.

Protected Learning Time is valued by all staff and is a benefit to patient care.

Parkside works with the Out-of-Hours services when we are closed for this Protected Learning Time.

The practice will be closed for Protected Learning Time which runs from 12.30pm to 5pm on the following dates:

• May 24th 2018

• June 20th 2018

• July 19th 2018

• September 19th 2018

• October 18th 2018

• November 21st 2018

• January 24th 2019

• February 20th 2019

• March 21st 2019

If you are unwell and require medical assistance during this period of closure, please contact NHS 111.

Find out when the local Pharmacies are open over the Easter Bank Holiday…

Dr Simpson has taken on a group of students from Buckingham University, the students are in their first or second year will be coming to the surgery once a week to see Volunteer patients with certain conditions. If you would like to be involved please contact reception.

On the 15th March 2018 Parkside will be hosting a musical evening featuring songs from Mamma Mia. Door open at 7.30pm and tickets are only £5.00 in advance or £7.00 on the door all proceeds will be donated to Bone cancer research.

Afternoon tea will be available at an extra change. We also have a range of prizes to be won in our raffle.

Donating your pre-loved items to Willen Hospice can make a real difference.

Parkside are proud to have a Donation Drop off Point in our entrance foyer.

We are pleased to accept donations of adult and children’s clothing, shoes, handbags and bedding Even if your items are damaged or unsaleable for any reason, we can still generate income by recycling them. Shoes, handbags and Jewelry.