Routine GP appointments will not be taking place in the Isle of Man on Thursday afternoon.

Doctors will be attending the third GP education session of the year.

Urgent appointments will be available through on-call GPs and anyone needing to see a doctor should ring their GP practice as normal.

Practices will remain open during the afternoon for patients to collect test results, make future appointments and order repeat prescriptions as normal.

The quarterly education sessions were established in 2012 to give GPs the opportunity to discuss developments in medical care and best practice, and to examine ways to enhance care for patients in the Isle of Man.