GP practices across Colchester and Tendring are to close whilst staff receive training this week.

Surgeries will close from 12:30pm-6:30pm on Thursday when staff take part in a professional development session.

Local out of hours provider, Harmoni, will provide cover for the closed surgeries.

Richard Gray, of North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, said: β€œIt is very important that GPs and their staff stay up to date with the latest developments in service changes and training.”

North Colchester Healthcare Centre in Turner Road will remain open on Thursday.