diff --git a/backend/handlers/bookings/bookings.go b/backend/handlers/bookings/bookings.go
index 4e5daf6..0761fbf 100644
--- a/backend/handlers/bookings/bookings.go
+++ b/backend/handlers/bookings/bookings.go
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import (
 	"crussell/internal/dav"
 	"crussell/internal/validators"
 	"crussell/mw"
+	"crussell/handlers/scheduling"
 	"database/sql"
 	"encoding/json"
 	"errors"
@@ -1205,6 +1206,15 @@ func CreateBookingHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 		return
 	}
 
+	// Check for time blocker overlap
+	blockerOverlap, blockerDesc, err := scheduling.CheckTimeBlockerOverlap(r.Context(), req.StartTime, endTime)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Failed to check time blocker overlap: %v", err)
+	} else if blockerOverlap {
+		http.Error(w, fmt.Sprintf("Cannot book this time - slot is blocked: %s", blockerDesc), http.StatusConflict)
+		return
+	}
+
 	var createdBy *string
 	if creatorID, ok := r.Context().Value(mw.UserIDKey).(string); ok {
 		createdBy = &creatorID
@@ -1368,6 +1378,15 @@ func EditBookingHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 		return
 	}
 
+	// Check for time blocker overlap
+	blockerOverlap, blockerDesc, err := scheduling.CheckTimeBlockerOverlap(r.Context(), req.StartTime, newEndTime)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Failed to check time blocker overlap: %v", err)
+	} else if blockerOverlap {
+		http.Error(w, fmt.Sprintf("Cannot book this time - slot is blocked: %s", blockerDesc), http.StatusConflict)
+		return
+	}
+
 	weekday := int(req.StartTime.Weekday())
 	bookingTime := req.StartTime.Format("15:04:05")
 	daysToMonday := weekday
@@ -2183,3 +2202,127 @@ STATUS:%s
 END:VEVENT
 END:VCALENDAR`, uid, dtstamp, dtstart, dtend, summary, description, status)
 }
+
+
+
+// OverlappingBooking represents a booking that overlaps with another
+type OverlappingBooking struct {
+	ID          string     `json:"id"`
+	StartTime   time.Time  `json:"start_time"`
+	Duration    int        `json:"duration_minutes"`
+	Status      string     `json:"status"`
+	CreatedAt   time.Time  `json:"created_at"`
+	User        *UserSummary `json:"user,omitempty"`
+	Services    []string   `json:"services,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// OverlappingBookingsResponse is the response for the overlapping bookings endpoint
+type OverlappingBookingsResponse struct {
+	Bookings []OverlappingBooking `json:"bookings"`
+}
+
+// GET /api/admin/bookings/{id}/overlapping
+// Returns all bookings that overlap with the specified booking
+func GetOverlappingBookingsHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
+	bookingID := chi.URLParam(r, "id")
+	if bookingID == "" || !validators.IsValidID(bookingID) {
+		http.Error(w, "Booking not found", http.StatusNotFound)
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Get the booking's start time and duration
+	var startTime time.Time
+	var durationMinutes int
+	if err := db.DB.QueryRow(r.Context(), `
+		SELECT b.start_time, 
+			COALESCE(SUM(COALESCE(bs.override_duration_minutes, s.duration_minutes)), 60)
+		FROM bookings b
+		LEFT JOIN booking_services bs ON b.id = bs.booking_id
+		LEFT JOIN services s ON bs.service_id = s.id
+		WHERE b.id = $1
+		GROUP BY b.start_time
+	`, bookingID).Scan(&startTime, &durationMinutes); err != nil {
+		if errors.Is(err, sql.ErrNoRows) {
+			http.Error(w, "Booking not found", http.StatusNotFound)
+			return
+		}
+		log.Printf("Failed to get booking %s: %v", bookingID, err)
+		http.Error(w, "Internal server error", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+		return
+	}
+
+	endTime := startTime.Add(time.Duration(durationMinutes) * time.Minute)
+
+	// Find overlapping bookings (excluding the current booking and cancelled/completed ones)
+	rows, err := db.DB.Query(r.Context(), `
+		SELECT 
+			b.id, 
+			b.start_time, 
+			b.status, 
+			b.created_at,
+			COALESCE(SUM(COALESCE(bs.override_duration_minutes, s.duration_minutes)), 60) as duration,
+			u.fn,
+			u.email
+		FROM bookings b
+		LEFT JOIN booking_services bs ON b.id = bs.booking_id
+		LEFT JOIN services s ON bs.service_id = s.id
+		LEFT JOIN users u ON b.user_id = u.id
+		WHERE b.id != $1
+			AND b.status NOT IN ('completed', 'client_cancelled', 'we_cancelled', 'no_show', 'no_deposit')
+			AND b.start_time < $3
+			AND b.start_time + (INTERVAL '1 minute' * (
+				SELECT COALESCE(SUM(COALESCE(bs2.override_duration_minutes, s2.duration_minutes)), 60)
+				FROM booking_services bs2
+				JOIN services s2 ON bs2.service_id = s2.id
+				WHERE bs2.booking_id = b.id
+			)) > $2
+		GROUP BY b.id, b.start_time, b.status, b.created_at, u.fn, u.email
+		ORDER BY b.created_at ASC
+	`, bookingID, startTime, endTime)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Failed to query overlapping bookings: %v", err)
+		http.Error(w, "Internal server error", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+		return
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var bookings []OverlappingBooking
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var ob OverlappingBooking
+		ob.User = &UserSummary{}
+		if err := rows.Scan(&ob.ID, &ob.StartTime, &ob.Status, &ob.CreatedAt, &ob.Duration, &ob.User.FullName, &ob.User.Email); err != nil {
+			log.Printf("Failed to scan overlapping booking: %v", err)
+			continue
+		}
+
+		// Get services for this booking
+		serviceRows, err := db.DB.Query(r.Context(), `
+			SELECT s.name
+			FROM booking_services bs
+			JOIN services s ON bs.service_id = s.id
+			WHERE bs.booking_id = $1
+			ORDER BY s.name
+		`, ob.ID)
+		if err == nil {
+			for serviceRows.Next() {
+				var name string
+				if err := serviceRows.Scan(&name); err == nil {
+					ob.Services = append(ob.Services, name)
+				}
+			}
+			serviceRows.Close()
+		}
+
+		bookings = append(bookings, ob)
+	}
+
+	if bookings == nil {
+		bookings = []OverlappingBooking{}
+	}
+
+	w.Header().Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
+	if err := json.NewEncoder(w).Encode(OverlappingBookingsResponse{Bookings: bookings}); err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Failed to encode overlapping bookings response: %v", err)
+		http.Error(w, "Internal server error", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+	}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/backend/handlers/bookings/manage.go b/backend/handlers/bookings/manage.go
index 54effbc..5e4d607 100644
--- a/backend/handlers/bookings/manage.go
+++ b/backend/handlers/bookings/manage.go
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import (
 	"crussell/db"
 	"crussell/handlers/notifications"
 	"crussell/internal/validators"
+	"crussell/handlers/scheduling"
 	"crussell/mw"
 	"database/sql"
 	"encoding/json"
@@ -558,6 +559,13 @@ func AdminCreateBookingForUserHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 		return
 	}
 
+	// Check for time blocker overlap - admin can proceed with warning
+	blockerOverlap, blockerDesc, err := scheduling.CheckTimeBlockerOverlap(r.Context(), req.StartTime, newEnd)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Failed to check time blocker overlap: %v", err)
+	}
+
+
 	tx, err := db.DB.Begin(r.Context())
 	if err != nil {
 		log.Printf("Failed to start transaction: %v", err)
@@ -687,13 +695,38 @@ func AdminCreateBookingForUserHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 		http.Error(w, "Internal server error", http.StatusInternalServerError)
 		return
 	}
+	// Build response with warnings if any
+
+	warnings := []string{}
+
+	if blockerOverlap {
+
+		warnings = append(warnings, fmt.Sprintf("Warning: This booking overlaps with a time blocker: %s", blockerDesc))
+
+	}
+
+
+	response := map[string]interface{}{
+
+		"booking":  booking,
+
+		"warnings": warnings,
+
+	}
+
 
 	w.Header().Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
+
 	w.WriteHeader(http.StatusCreated)
-	if err := json.NewEncoder(w).Encode(booking); err != nil {
+
+	if err := json.NewEncoder(w).Encode(response); err != nil {
+
 		log.Printf("Failed to encode response: %v", err)
+
 		http.Error(w, "Internal server error", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+
 	}
+
 }
 
 // =============================================================================
diff --git a/backend/handlers/scheduling/default-hours.go b/backend/handlers/scheduling/default-hours.go
index c066128..235146a 100644
--- a/backend/handlers/scheduling/default-hours.go
+++ b/backend/handlers/scheduling/default-hours.go
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ import (
 	"time"
 
 	"crussell/db"
+	"crussell/mw"
+	"log"
 )
 
 // --- Types ---
@@ -248,6 +250,7 @@ type DayAvailableHours struct {
 	IsOpen  bool       `json:"isOpen"`
 	Slots   []TimeSlot `json:"slots"`
 	Source  string     `json:"source"`
+Blockers []TimeSlot `json:"blockers,omitempty"`
 }
 
 // --- GetAvailableHours (with bookings, UK-local) ---
@@ -351,6 +354,37 @@ func GetAvailableHours(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 	}
 	bookingRows.Close()
 
+	// Load time blockers
+	blockers, err := GetTimeBlockersInRange(r.Context(), start, end)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Printf("Failed to load time blockers: %v", err)
+	}
+	// Convert blockers to map by date for easier lookup
+
+	blockerMap := make(map[string][]TimeSlot)
+
+	for _, blocker := range blockers {
+
+		dateStr := blocker.StartTime.Format("2006-01-02")
+
+		endTime := blocker.StartTime.Add(time.Duration(blocker.DurationMinutes) * time.Minute)
+
+		blockerMap[dateStr] = append(blockerMap[dateStr], TimeSlot{
+
+			StartTime: blocker.StartTime.Format("15:04"),
+
+			EndTime:   endTime.Format("15:04"),
+
+		})
+
+	}
+
+	// Check if user is admin
+	isAdmin := false
+	if userRole, ok := r.Context().Value(mw.UserRoleKey).(string); ok {
+		isAdmin = userRole == "admin"
+	}
+
 	// Generate available slots per day
 	var results []DayAvailableHours
 	for d := start; !d.After(end); d = d.AddDate(0, 0, 1) {
@@ -411,6 +445,18 @@ func GetAvailableHours(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
 				slots = subtractTimeSlots(slots, booked)
 			}
 			day.Slots = slots
+			// Handle time blockers
+			if !isAdmin {
+				// Regular users: subtract blockers from available slots
+				if dayBlockers, ok := blockerMap[day.Date]; ok {
+					day.Slots = subtractTimeSlots(day.Slots, dayBlockers)
+				}
+			} else {
+				// Admins: keep blockers visible for warning display
+				if dayBlockers, ok := blockerMap[day.Date]; ok {
+					day.Blockers = dayBlockers
+				}
+			}
 		} else {
 			day.Slots = []TimeSlot{}
 		}
diff --git a/backend/handlers/scheduling/time-blockers.go b/backend/handlers/scheduling/time-blockers.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..95470ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/handlers/scheduling/time-blockers.go
@@ -0,0 +1,234 @@
+package scheduling
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"net/http"
+	"time"
+
+	"crussell/db"
+	"crussell/mw"
+
+	"github.com/go-chi/chi/v5"
+	"github.com/jackc/pgx/v5"
+)
+
+// --- Types ---
+
+type TimeBlocker struct {
+	ID              string     `json:"id"`
+	StartTime       time.Time  `json:"start_time"`
+	DurationMinutes int        `json:"duration_minutes"`
+	Description     string     `json:"description,omitempty"`
+	CronExpression  *string    `json:"cron_expression,omitempty"`
+	CreatedAt       time.Time  `json:"created_at"`
+	CreatedBy       *string    `json:"created_by,omitempty"`
+}
+
+type CreateTimeBlockerRequest struct {
+	StartTime       time.Time  `json:"start_time"`
+	DurationMinutes int        `json:"duration_minutes"`
+	Description     string     `json:"description,omitempty"`
+	CronExpression  *string    `json:"cron_expression,omitempty"`
+}
+
+// --- List Time Blockers ---
+// GET /api/admin/time-blockers
+func ListTimeBlockers(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
+	// Optional date range filtering
+	startStr := r.URL.Query().Get("start")
+	endStr := r.URL.Query().Get("end")
+
+	var rows pgx.Rows
+	var err error
+
+	if startStr != "" && endStr != "" {
+		// Filter by date range
+		ukLocation, _ := time.LoadLocation("Europe/London")
+		start, err1 := time.ParseInLocation("2006-01-02", startStr, ukLocation)
+		end, err2 := time.ParseInLocation("2006-01-02", endStr, ukLocation)
+		if err1 != nil || err2 != nil {
+			http.Error(w, "invalid date format, expected YYYY-MM-DD", http.StatusBadRequest)
+			return
+		}
+		start = time.Date(start.Year(), start.Month(), start.Day(), 0, 0, 0, 0, ukLocation)
+		end = time.Date(end.Year(), end.Month(), end.Day(), 23, 59, 59, 999999999, ukLocation)
+
+		rows, err = db.DB.Query(r.Context(), `
+			SELECT id, start_time, duration_minutes, description, cron_expression, created_at, created_by
+			FROM time_blockers
+			WHERE start_time >= $1 AND start_time <= $2
+			ORDER BY start_time DESC
+		`, start, end)
+	} else {
+		// Get all blockers (most recent first, limited)
+		rows, err = db.DB.Query(r.Context(), `
+			SELECT id, start_time, duration_minutes, description, cron_expression, created_at, created_by
+			FROM time_blockers
+			ORDER BY start_time DESC
+			LIMIT 100
+		`)
+	}
+
+	if err != nil {
+		http.Error(w, "failed to fetch time blockers", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+		return
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var blockers []TimeBlocker
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var b TimeBlocker
+		if err := rows.Scan(&b.ID, &b.StartTime, &b.DurationMinutes, &b.Description, &b.CronExpression, &b.CreatedAt, &b.CreatedBy); err != nil {
+			http.Error(w, "failed to scan time blocker", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+			return
+		}
+		blockers = append(blockers, b)
+	}
+
+	if err := rows.Err(); err != nil {
+		http.Error(w, "error iterating time blockers", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+		return
+	}
+
+	if blockers == nil {
+		blockers = []TimeBlocker{}
+	}
+
+	w.Header().Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
+	json.NewEncoder(w).Encode(blockers)
+}
+
+// --- Create Time Blocker ---
+// POST /api/admin/time-blockers
+func CreateTimeBlocker(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
+	var req CreateTimeBlockerRequest
+	if err := json.NewDecoder(r.Body).Decode(&req); err != nil {
+		http.Error(w, "invalid JSON: "+err.Error(), http.StatusBadRequest)
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Validate required fields
+	if req.StartTime.IsZero() {
+		http.Error(w, "start_time is required", http.StatusBadRequest)
+		return
+	}
+	if req.DurationMinutes <= 0 {
+		http.Error(w, "duration_minutes must be greater than 0", http.StatusBadRequest)
+		return
+	}
+
+	// Get admin user ID from context
+	var createdBy *string
+	if userID, ok := r.Context().Value(mw.UserIDKey).(string); ok {
+		createdBy = &userID
+	}
+
+	// Insert the time blocker
+	var blocker TimeBlocker
+	err := db.DB.QueryRow(r.Context(), `
+		INSERT INTO time_blockers (start_time, duration_minutes, description, cron_expression, created_by)
+		VALUES ($1, $2, $3, $4, $5)
+		RETURNING id, start_time, duration_minutes, description, cron_expression, created_at, created_by
+	`, req.StartTime, req.DurationMinutes, req.Description, req.CronExpression, createdBy).Scan(
+		&blocker.ID, &blocker.StartTime, &blocker.DurationMinutes, &blocker.Description,
+		&blocker.CronExpression, &blocker.CreatedAt, &blocker.CreatedBy,
+	)
+	if err != nil {
+		http.Error(w, "failed to create time blocker", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+		return
+	}
+
+	w.Header().Set("Content-Type", "application/json")
+	w.WriteHeader(http.StatusCreated)
+	json.NewEncoder(w).Encode(blocker)
+}
+
+// --- Delete Time Blocker ---
+// DELETE /api/admin/time-blockers/{id}
+func DeleteTimeBlocker(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
+	id := chi.URLParam(r, "id")
+	if id == "" {
+		http.Error(w, "missing id parameter", http.StatusBadRequest)
+		return
+	}
+
+	result, err := db.DB.Exec(r.Context(), `
+		DELETE FROM time_blockers WHERE id = $1
+	`, id)
+	if err != nil {
+		http.Error(w, "failed to delete time blocker", http.StatusInternalServerError)
+		return
+	}
+
+	rowsAffected := result.RowsAffected()
+	if rowsAffected == 0 {
+		http.Error(w, "time blocker not found", http.StatusNotFound)
+		return
+	}
+
+	w.WriteHeader(http.StatusNoContent)
+}
+
+// --- Helper: Check Time Blocker Overlap ---
+// Returns (hasOverlap, blockerDescription, error)
+// Used by booking handlers to check for blocker conflicts
+func CheckTimeBlockerOverlap(ctx context.Context, startTime, endTime time.Time) (bool, string, error) {
+	var description string
+	var hasOverlap bool
+
+	err := db.DB.QueryRow(ctx, `
+		SELECT EXISTS (
+			SELECT 1 FROM time_blockers
+			WHERE start_time < $2
+			AND start_time + (INTERVAL '1 minute' * duration_minutes) > $1
+		)
+	`, startTime, endTime).Scan(&hasOverlap)
+
+	if err != nil {
+		return false, "", err
+	}
+
+	if hasOverlap {
+		// Get the description of the overlapping blocker
+		db.DB.QueryRow(ctx, `
+			SELECT COALESCE(description, 'Time blocked')
+			FROM time_blockers
+			WHERE start_time < $2
+			AND start_time + (INTERVAL '1 minute' * duration_minutes) > $1
+			LIMIT 1
+		`, startTime, endTime).Scan(&description)
+	}
+
+	return hasOverlap, description, nil
+}
+
+// --- Helper: Get Time Blockers in Range ---
+// Returns blockers for the given date range, expanded for recurring blockers
+// Used by GetAvailableHours to subtract blocked time from available slots
+func GetTimeBlockersInRange(ctx context.Context, start, end time.Time) ([]TimeBlocker, error) {
+	// For now, only return one-off blockers (cron_expression IS NULL)
+	// TODO: Implement cron expansion for recurring blockers
+	rows, err := db.DB.Query(ctx, `
+		SELECT id, start_time, duration_minutes, description, cron_expression, created_at, created_by
+		FROM time_blockers
+		WHERE cron_expression IS NULL
+		AND start_time >= $1 AND start_time <= $2
+		ORDER BY start_time
+	`, start, end)
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, err
+	}
+	defer rows.Close()
+
+	var blockers []TimeBlocker
+	for rows.Next() {
+		var b TimeBlocker
+		if err := rows.Scan(&b.ID, &b.StartTime, &b.DurationMinutes, &b.Description, &b.CronExpression, &b.CreatedAt, &b.CreatedBy); err != nil {
+			return nil, err
+		}
+		blockers = append(blockers, b)
+	}
+
+	return blockers, rows.Err()
+}
diff --git a/backend/main.go b/backend/main.go
index d7c5750..2e0117f 100644
--- a/backend/main.go
+++ b/backend/main.go
@@ -182,6 +182,7 @@ func main() {
 				r.With(mw.RateLimit(60, time.Minute)).Get("/search", bookings.SearchAdminBookingsHandler)
 				r.Get("/user/{user_id}", bookings.GetAllBookingsByUserHandler)
 				r.Get("/{id}", bookings.GetAdminBookingHandler)
+				r.Get("/{id}/overlapping", bookings.GetOverlappingBookingsHandler)
 				r.Put("/{id}/progress", bookings.ProgressBookingHandler)
 				r.Post("/{id}/confirm", bookings.ConfirmBookingHandler)
 				r.Post("/{id}/cancel", bookings.CancelBookingHandler)
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/account/UserBookingModal.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/account/UserBookingModal.svelte
index 7fb5e94..9bec776 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/account/UserBookingModal.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/account/UserBookingModal.svelte
@@ -70,27 +70,50 @@
 					{/if}
 				</div>
 
-				{#if selectedBooking}
-					<!-- Logic: Only show chip if Booking is Future OR (Past AND Unpaid) -->
-					{@const isPastBooking = new Date(selectedBooking.start_time) < new Date()}
-					{@const isUnpaid = selectedBooking.amount_due > 0}
-					{@const showChip = !isPastBooking || isUnpaid}
+					{#if selectedBooking}
+						<!-- Booking Status Badge -->
+						{@const isPastBooking = new Date(selectedBooking.start_time) < new Date()}
+						{@const isUnpaid = selectedBooking.amount_due > 0}
+						{@const showChip = !isPastBooking || isUnpaid}
+						{@const isConfirmedOrLater = ['confirmed', 'in_progress', 'completed'].includes(selectedBooking.status)}
 
-					{#if showChip}
-						<span
-							class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium
-                            {isPastBooking
-								? 'bg-red-100 text-red-800' // Red if past & unpaid
-								: selectedBooking.status === 'confirmed' || selectedBooking.status === 'completed'
-									? 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800'
-									: selectedBooking.status === 'pending'
-										? 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800'
-										: 'bg-gray-100 text-gray-800'}"
-						>
-							{isPastBooking ? 'Unpaid' : selectedBooking.status.replace('_', ' ')}
-						</span>
+						{#if showChip}
+							<div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+								<span
+									class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium
+									{isPastBooking
+										? 'bg-red-100 text-red-800'
+										: selectedBooking.status === 'confirmed' || selectedBooking.status === 'completed'
+											? 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800'
+											: selectedBooking.status === 'pending'
+												? 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800'
+												: 'bg-gray-100 text-gray-800'}"
+								>
+									{isPastBooking ? 'Unpaid' : selectedBooking.status.replace('_', ' ')}
+								</span>
+
+							<!-- Deposit Status Badge -->
+							{#if selectedBooking.deposit_required}
+								{#if selectedBooking.status === 'pending'}
+									<span
+										class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full bg-blue-100 px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium text-blue-800"
+									>
+										Will Require Deposit
+									</span>
+								{:else if isConfirmedOrLater}
+									<span
+										class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium
+										{selectedBooking.deposit_paid
+											? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
+											: 'bg-orange-100 text-orange-800'}"
+									>
+										{selectedBooking.deposit_paid ? 'Deposit Paid' : 'Deposit Due'}
+									</span>
+								{/if}
+							{/if}
+							</div>
+						{/if}
 					{/if}
-				{/if}
 			</div>
 		</Modal.Header>
 
@@ -138,47 +161,7 @@
 					</div>
 				</div>
 
-				<!-- Deposit Info -->
-				{#if selectedBooking.deposit_required}
-					<div class="rounded-lg border border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 p-4">
-						<h3 class="mb-3 text-sm font-semibold tracking-wide text-blue-800 uppercase">
-							Deposit Information
-						</h3>
-						<div class="grid gap-3 md:grid-cols-2">
-							<div>
-								<div class="text-xs text-blue-600">Deposit Amount</div>
-								<div class="font-semibold text-blue-900">
-									£{selectedBooking.deposit_amount?.toFixed(2) || '0.00'}
-								</div>
-							</div>
-							<div>
-								<div class="text-xs text-blue-600">Deposit Status</div>
-								<div class="font-semibold">
-									<span
-										class="{selectedBooking.deposit_paid
-											? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
-											: 'bg-red-100 text-red-800'} inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium"
-									>
-										{selectedBooking.deposit_paid ? 'Paid' : 'Outstanding'}
-									</span>
-								</div>
-							</div>
-							{#if selectedBooking.deposit_deadline && !selectedBooking.deposit_paid}
-								<div class="md:col-span-2">
-									<div class="text-xs text-blue-600">Deadline</div>
-									<div class="font-semibold text-blue-900">
-										{new SvelteDate(selectedBooking.deposit_deadline).toLocaleDateString('en-GB', {
-											weekday: 'long',
-											day: 'numeric',
-											month: 'long',
-											year: 'numeric'
-										})}
-									</div>
-								</div>
-							{/if}
-						</div>
-					</div>
-				{/if}
+				<!-- Deposit Info (removed - now in Financial Summary for confirmed+ bookings) -->
 
 				<!-- Services -->
 				{#if selectedBooking.services && selectedBooking.services.length > 0}
@@ -208,7 +191,40 @@
 					<h3 class="mb-3 text-sm font-semibold tracking-wide text-gray-600 uppercase">
 						Financial Summary
 					</h3>
-					<div class="space-y-2">
+						<div class="space-y-2">
+							{#if ['confirmed', 'in_progress', 'completed'].includes(selectedBooking.status) && selectedBooking.deposit_required}
+								<!-- Deposit Info -->
+								<div class="flex items-center justify-between border-b border-gray-200 pb-2">
+									<span class="text-sm text-gray-600">Deposit Required</span>
+									<div class="text-right">
+										<div class="font-semibold">£{selectedBooking.deposit_amount?.toFixed(2) || '0.00'}</div>
+										<div class="text-xs">
+											<span
+												class="{selectedBooking.deposit_paid
+													? 'text-green-600'
+													: 'text-orange-600'}"
+											>
+												{selectedBooking.deposit_paid ? 'Paid' : 'Outstanding'}
+											</span>
+											{#if !selectedBooking.deposit_paid && selectedBooking.deposit_deadline}
+												<span class="text-gray-500">
+													• Due: {new SvelteDate(selectedBooking.deposit_deadline).toLocaleDateString('en-GB', {
+														weekday: 'short',
+														day: 'numeric',
+														month: 'short',
+														year: 'numeric'
+													})} at {new SvelteDate(selectedBooking.deposit_deadline).toLocaleTimeString('en-GB', {
+														hour: 'numeric',
+														minute: '2-digit',
+														hour12: true
+													})}
+												</span>
+											{/if}
+										</div>
+									</div>
+								</div>
+							{/if}
+
 						<div class="flex items-center justify-between">
 							<span class="text-sm text-gray-600">Total Amount</span>
 							<span class="font-semibold">£{selectedBooking.total_amount.toFixed(2)}</span>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ApprovalModal.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ApprovalModal.svelte
index 3be055f..ea5428e 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ApprovalModal.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/ApprovalModal.svelte
@@ -11,6 +11,9 @@
 		open: boolean;
 		booking: {
 			id: string;
+			start_time: string;
+			duration_minutes?: number;
+			created_at: string;
 			notes?: string;
 			user?: {
 				full_name: string;
@@ -56,7 +59,69 @@
 	>({});
 	let submitting = $state(false);
 	let showDeclineConfirm = $state(false);
+	let overlappingBookings = $state<OverlappingBooking[]>([]);
+	let loadingOverlaps = $state(false);
 
+	interface OverlappingBooking {
+		id: string;
+		start_time: string;
+		duration_minutes: number;
+		status: string;
+		created_at: string;
+		user?: {
+			full_name?: string;
+			email?: string;
+		};
+		services?: string[];
+	}
+
+	// Fetch overlapping bookings when modal opens
+	async function fetchOverlappingBookings() {
+		if (!booking?.id) return;
+		loadingOverlaps = true;
+		try {
+			const response = await fetch(`/api/admin/bookings/${booking.id}/overlapping`, {
+				method: 'GET',
+				headers: {
+					'Content-Type': 'application/json',
+					Authorization: `Bearer ${authStore.currentToken}`
+				}
+			});
+			if (response.ok) {
+				const data = await response.json();
+				overlappingBookings = data.bookings || [];
+			}
+		} catch (err) {
+			console.error('Error fetching overlapping bookings:', err);
+		} finally {
+			loadingOverlaps = false;
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Find the oldest booking (including current) among overlaps
+	function findOldestBooking(): { id: string; isCurrent: boolean } | null {
+		if (overlappingBookings.length === 0) return null;
+
+		const currentCreatedAt = new Date(booking.created_at).getTime();
+		let oldestId = booking.id;
+		let oldestTime = currentCreatedAt;
+
+		for (const ob of overlappingBookings) {
+			const obTime = new Date(ob.created_at).getTime();
+			if (obTime < oldestTime) {
+				oldestTime = obTime;
+				oldestId = ob.id;
+			}
+		}
+
+		return { id: oldestId, isCurrent: oldestId === booking.id };
+	}
+
+	$effect(() => {
+		if (open && booking?.id) {
+			fetchOverlappingBookings();
+		}
+	});
 	// Initialize overrides with original values
 	$effect(() => {
 		if (!booking?.services?.length) return;
@@ -240,6 +305,79 @@
 		</Modal.Header>
 
 		<div class="space-y-6 px-4 pb-4">
+			<!-- Overlapping Bookings Warning -->
+			{#if loadingOverlaps}
+				<div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 bg-gray-50 p-4">
+					<div class="text-sm text-gray-500">Checking for overlapping bookings...</div>
+				</div>
+			{:else if overlappingBookings.length > 0}
+				{@const oldest = findOldestBooking()}
+				<div class="rounded-lg border border-amber-300 bg-amber-50 p-4">
+					<h3 class="mb-3 text-sm font-semibold tracking-wide text-amber-800 uppercase">
+						⚠️ Overlapping Bookings ({overlappingBookings.length})
+					</h3>
+					{#if oldest?.isCurrent}
+						<div class="mb-3 rounded bg-green-100 px-3 py-2 text-sm text-green-800">
+							★ This booking was created first - it has priority
+						</div>
+					{/if}
+					<div class="space-y-2">
+						{#each overlappingBookings as ob (ob.id)}
+							<div class="rounded border bg-white p-3 text-sm">
+								<div class="flex items-start justify-between">
+									<div>
+										<div class="font-medium">
+											{#if oldest?.id === ob.id}
+												<span class="text-amber-600" title="Booked first">★</span>
+											{/if}
+											{ob.user?.full_name || 'Unknown'}
+										</div>
+										<div class="text-xs text-gray-500">
+											{new Date(ob.start_time).toLocaleDateString('en-GB', {
+												weekday: 'short',
+												day: 'numeric',
+												month: 'short',
+												hour: 'numeric',
+												minute: '2-digit',
+												hour12: true
+											})}
+											({ob.duration_minutes} min)
+										</div>
+										{#if ob.services && ob.services.length > 0}
+											<div class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600">
+												{ob.services.join(', ')}
+											</div>
+										{/if}
+									</div>
+									<div class="text-right">
+										<span
+											class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium
+											{ob.status === 'pending'
+												? 'bg-amber-100 text-amber-800'
+												: ob.status === 'confirmed'
+													? 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800'
+													: 'bg-gray-100 text-gray-800'}"
+										>
+											{ob.status}
+										</span>
+										<div class="mt-1 text-xs text-gray-400">
+											{new Date(ob.created_at).toLocaleDateString('en-GB', {
+												day: 'numeric',
+												month: 'short',
+												hour: 'numeric',
+												minute: '2-digit',
+												hour12: true
+											})}
+										</div>
+									</div>
+								</div>
+							</div>
+						{/each}
+					</div>
+				</div>
+			{/if}
+
+			<!-- Customer Contact Info -->
 			<!-- Customer Contact Info -->
 			<div class="rounded-lg border border-gray-200 bg-gray-50 p-4">
 				<h3 class="mb-3 text-sm font-semibold tracking-wide text-gray-600 uppercase">
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingModal.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingModal.svelte
index 9a7b1f1..36f9df5 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingModal.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingModal.svelte
@@ -138,6 +138,8 @@
 					{/if}
 				</div>
 				{#if selectedBooking}
+					{@const isConfirmedOrLater = ['confirmed', 'in_progress', 'completed'].includes(selectedBooking.status)}
+
 					{#if selectedBooking.status === 'pending'}
 						<div class="flex items-center gap-2">
 							<Button
@@ -165,6 +167,37 @@
 							>
 								Pending
 							</span>
+
+						<!-- Deposit Badge for pending -->
+						{#if selectedBooking.deposit_required}
+							<span
+								class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full bg-blue-100 px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium text-blue-800"
+							>
+								Will Require Deposit
+							</span>
+						{/if}
+						</div>
+					{:else if isConfirmedOrLater && selectedBooking.deposit_required}
+						<!-- Deposit Badge for confirmed+ -->
+						<div class="flex items-center gap-2">
+							<span
+								class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium
+								{selectedBooking.status === 'completed'
+									? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
+									: selectedBooking.status === 'in_progress'
+										? 'bg-blue-100 text-blue-800'
+										: 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800'}"
+							>
+								{selectedBooking.status.replace('_', ' ')}
+							</span>
+						<span
+							class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-3 py-1 text-sm font-medium
+							{selectedBooking.deposit_paid
+								? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
+								: 'bg-orange-100 text-orange-800'}"
+						>
+							{selectedBooking.deposit_paid ? 'Deposit Paid' : 'Deposit Due'}
+						</span>
 						</div>
 					{/if}
 				{/if}
@@ -229,47 +262,7 @@
 					{/if}
 				</div>
 
-				<!-- Deposit Info -->
-				{#if selectedBooking.deposit_required}
-					<div class="rounded-lg border border-blue-200 bg-blue-50 p-4">
-						<h3 class="mb-3 text-sm font-semibold tracking-wide text-blue-800 uppercase">
-							Deposit Information
-						</h3>
-						<div class="grid gap-3 md:grid-cols-2">
-							<div>
-								<div class="text-xs text-blue-600">Deposit Amount</div>
-								<div class="font-semibold text-blue-900">
-									£{selectedBooking.deposit_amount?.toFixed(2) || '0.00'}
-								</div>
-							</div>
-							<div>
-								<div class="text-xs text-blue-600">Deposit Status</div>
-								<div class="font-semibold">
-									<span
-										class="{selectedBooking.deposit_paid
-											? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
-											: 'bg-red-100 text-red-800'} inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium"
-									>
-										{selectedBooking.deposit_paid ? 'Paid' : 'Outstanding'}
-									</span>
-								</div>
-							</div>
-							{#if selectedBooking.deposit_deadline && !selectedBooking.deposit_paid}
-								<div class="md:col-span-2">
-									<div class="text-xs text-blue-600">Deadline</div>
-									<div class="font-semibold text-blue-900">
-										{new SvelteDate(selectedBooking.deposit_deadline).toLocaleDateString('en-GB', {
-											weekday: 'long',
-											day: 'numeric',
-											month: 'long',
-											year: 'numeric'
-										})}
-									</div>
-								</div>
-							{/if}
-						</div>
-					</div>
-				{/if}
+				<!-- Deposit Info (moved to Financial Summary) -->
 
 				<!-- Services -->
 				{#if selectedBooking.services && selectedBooking.services.length > 0}
@@ -348,7 +341,40 @@
 					<h3 class="mb-3 text-sm font-semibold tracking-wide text-gray-600 uppercase">
 						Financial Summary
 					</h3>
-					<div class="space-y-2">
+						<div class="space-y-2">
+							{#if ['confirmed', 'in_progress', 'completed'].includes(selectedBooking.status) && selectedBooking.deposit_required}
+								<!-- Deposit Info -->
+								<div class="flex items-center justify-between border-b border-gray-200 pb-2">
+									<span class="text-sm text-gray-600">Deposit Required</span>
+									<div class="text-right">
+										<div class="font-semibold">£{selectedBooking.deposit_amount?.toFixed(2) || '0.00'}</div>
+										<div class="text-xs">
+											<span
+												class="{selectedBooking.deposit_paid
+													? 'text-green-600'
+													: 'text-orange-600'}"
+											>
+												{selectedBooking.deposit_paid ? 'Paid' : 'Outstanding'}
+											</span>
+											{#if !selectedBooking.deposit_paid && selectedBooking.deposit_deadline}
+												<span class="text-gray-500">
+													• Due: {new SvelteDate(selectedBooking.deposit_deadline).toLocaleDateString('en-GB', {
+														weekday: 'short',
+														day: 'numeric',
+														month: 'short',
+														year: 'numeric'
+													})} at {new SvelteDate(selectedBooking.deposit_deadline).toLocaleTimeString('en-GB', {
+														hour: 'numeric',
+														minute: '2-digit',
+														hour12: true
+													})}
+												</span>
+											{/if}
+										</div>
+									</div>
+								</div>
+							{/if}
+
 						<div class="flex items-center justify-between">
 							<span class="text-sm text-gray-600">Total Amount</span>
 							<span class="font-semibold">£{selectedBooking.total_amount.toFixed(2)}</span>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingsCard.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingsCard.svelte
index de08762..2f78447 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingsCard.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/BookingsCard.svelte
@@ -246,17 +246,35 @@
 								<div class="font-medium">
 									{formatBookingDateTime(b.start_time)}
 								</div>
-								<div class="mt-1 flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-gray-500">
-									<span class={getStatusClasses(b.status)}>
-										<span class={getStatusDotClasses(b.status)}></span>
-										{b.status}
-									</span>
-									<span>• {b.user?.full_name || 'Unknown User'}</span>
-									<span>
-										- {formatServices(b.services)}
-									</span>
+									<div class="mt-1 flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-gray-500">
+										<span class={getStatusClasses(b.status)}>
+											<span class={getStatusDotClasses(b.status)}></span>
+											{b.status}
+										</span>
+										{#if b.deposit_required}
+											{#if b.status === 'pending'}
+												<span
+													class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full bg-blue-100 px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium text-blue-800"
+												>
+													Will Require Deposit
+												</span>
+											{:else if ['confirmed', 'in_progress', 'completed'].includes(b.status)}
+												<span
+													class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium
+													{b.deposit_paid
+														? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
+														: 'bg-orange-100 text-orange-800'}"
+												>
+													{b.deposit_paid ? 'Deposit Paid' : 'Deposit Due'}
+												</span>
+											{/if}
+										{/if}
+										<span>• {b.user?.full_name || 'Unknown User'}</span>
+										<span>
+											- {formatServices(b.services)}
+										</span>
+									</div>
 								</div>
-							</div>
 							<Button variant="outline" onclick={() => openBookingModal(b.id)}>View</Button>
 						</div>
 					{/each}
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/UserModal.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/UserModal.svelte
index 28f21ba..3adde31 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/UserModal.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/admin/UserModal.svelte
@@ -55,7 +55,10 @@
 			| 'client_cancelled'
 			| 'we_cancelled'
 			| 're-schedule'
-			| 'no_show';
+			| 'no_show'
+			| 'no_deposit';
+		deposit_required: boolean;
+		deposit_paid: boolean;
 		services: Array<{
 			service_name?: string;
 		}>;
@@ -434,27 +437,51 @@
 													return `${dateStr} at ${timeStr}`;
 												})()}
 											</div>
-											<div class="mt-1 flex items-center gap-2 text-xs">
-												<span
-													class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium
-													{booking.status === 'confirmed'
-														? 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800'
-														: booking.status === 'pending'
-															? 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-800'
-															: booking.status === 'completed'
-																? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
-																: booking.status === 'cancelled' ||
-																	  booking.status === 'client_cancelled' ||
-																	  booking.status === 'we_cancelled'
-																	? 'bg-red-100 text-red-800'
-																	: 'bg-gray-100 text-gray-800'}"
-												>
-													{booking.status}
-												</span>
-												<span class="text-gray-500">
-													{booking.services.map((s) => s.service_name).join(', ')}
-												</span>
-											</div>
+										<div class="mt-1 flex flex-wrap items-center gap-2 text-xs">
+											<span
+												class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium
+												{booking.status === 'confirmed' || booking.status === 'in_progress'
+													? 'bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-800'
+													: booking.status === 'pending'
+														? 'bg-yellow-100 text-yellow-800'
+														: booking.status === 'completed'
+															? 'bg-green-100 text-green-800'
+															: booking.status === 'client_cancelled' ||
+																  booking.status === 'we_cancelled' ||
+																  booking.status === 'no_deposit'
+																? 'bg-red-100 text-red-800'
+																: 'bg-gray-100 text-gray-800'}"
+											>
+												{booking.status.replace('_', ' ')}
+											</span>
+
+											<!-- Deposit chip: pending = "will require deposit", confirmed+/!paid = "deposit due" -->
+											{#if booking.deposit_required}
+												{#if booking.status === 'pending'}
+													<span
+														class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full bg-blue-100 px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium text-blue-800"
+													>
+														Will Require Deposit
+													</span>
+												{:else if (booking.status === 'confirmed' || booking.status === 'in_progress') && !booking.deposit_paid}
+													<span
+														class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full bg-orange-100 px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium text-orange-800"
+													>
+														Deposit Due
+													</span>
+												{:else if booking.deposit_paid}
+													<span
+														class="inline-flex items-center rounded-full bg-green-100 px-2 py-0.5 text-xs font-medium text-green-800"
+													>
+														Deposit Paid
+													</span>
+												{/if}
+											{/if}
+
+											<span class="text-gray-500">
+												{booking.services.map((s) => s.service_name).join(', ')}
+											</span>
+										</div>
 											<div class="mt-1 text-sm font-semibold text-gray-900">
 												£{booking.total_amount.toFixed(2)}
 											</div>
diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte b/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte
index 5962813..49a3240 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/components/booking/BookingFlow.svelte
@@ -728,17 +728,21 @@
 				
 				// Handle specific error cases
 				if (response.status === 409) {
-					toast.error('This time slot is no longer available. Please choose a different time.');
+					// Check if it's an active booking conflict or time slot conflict
+					if (errorMessage.includes('active booking') || errorMessage.includes('already have')) {
+						toast.error('You already have an active booking. Please complete or cancel it before creating a new one.');
+					} else {
+						toast.error('This time slot is no longer available. Please choose a different time.');
+					}
 				} else if (errorMessage.includes('patch test') || errorMessage.includes('Patch test')) {
 					toast.error(errorMessage + ' Please complete a patch test first.');
-				} else if (errorMessage.includes('48 hours') || errorMessage.includes('48h')) {
+				} else if (errorMessage.includes('48 hours') || errorMessage.includes('48h') || errorMessage.includes('advance')) {
 					toast.error(errorMessage);
 				} else if (response.status === 400) {
 					toast.error(errorMessage);
 				} else {
 					toast.error('Failed to submit booking: ' + errorMessage);
 				}
-				
 				console.error('Booking submission failed:', response.status, errorText);
 			}
 		} catch (error) {
diff --git a/init-scripts/init-script.sql b/init-scripts/init-script.sql
index 38c0517..faf9c65 100644
--- a/init-scripts/init-script.sql
+++ b/init-scripts/init-script.sql
@@ -313,6 +313,26 @@ CREATE TABLE exceptional_group_applications (
 
 CREATE UNIQUE INDEX idx_group_application_week ON exceptional_group_applications(week_start);
 
+-- =======================================
+-- TIME BLOCKERS TABLE
+-- =======================================
+-- Admin-defined time periods that are unavailable for booking
+-- Used for doctor appointments, extended lunch, training, etc.
+
+CREATE TABLE time_blockers (
+    id CHAR(12) PRIMARY KEY DEFAULT generate_short_id('time_blockers'),
+    start_time TIMESTAMPTZ NOT NULL,
+    duration_minutes INT NOT NULL CHECK (duration_minutes > 0),
+    description TEXT,
+    cron_expression TEXT,  -- NULL = one-off, otherwise cron pattern for recurring
+    created_at TIMESTAMPTZ NOT NULL DEFAULT NOW(),
+    created_by CHAR(12) REFERENCES users(id) ON DELETE SET NULL
+);
+
+-- Indexes for efficient overlap queries
+CREATE INDEX idx_time_blockers_start_time ON time_blockers(start_time);
+CREATE INDEX idx_time_blockers_cron ON time_blockers(cron_expression) WHERE cron_expression IS NOT NULL;
+
 
 -- =======================================
 -- PAYMENTS TABLE