The first GP education session of 2018 will take place tomorrow (Wednesday).

Routine GP appointments will not be available that afternoon, however 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.

Mental health issues will be the focus of the latest session, which will include presentations to GPs by island mental health professionals.