Hospital Bloods

Please be aware that our practice is no longer able to carry out blood tests. This is due to capacity […]

Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Newsletter – November 2025

To read the monthly newsletter, click here to view: Social Prescribing Newsletter – November 2025

Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Newsletter – October 2025

Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Newsletter – October 2025

Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinics & Eligibility

Orchard Surgery Flu & COVID Vaccination clinics are now available – BOOK NOW! Kegworth Surgery are holding vaccination clinics on […]

Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than […]

Responding to Private Healthcare Requests

Introduction At Orchard Surgery, we respect that some patients may choose to access private healthcare because:– Their treatment is not […]

NHS Obesity Medication Pathway Rollout

We would like to provide an update regarding the national phased rollout of the NHS Obesity Medication Pathway, which includes medications […]

Medical Certificates for Extreme Sports

Medical Certificates for Extreme Sports Orchard Surgery would like to inform patients that we are unable to provide medical certificates […]

Seat Belt Exemption Certificates

We receive a small number of requests for these each year. Although some doctors at other practices may issue these, […]

Diazepam prescribing for Fear of Flying or Medical Procedures

Fear of Flying After careful consideration, we will no longer prescribe benzodiazepines or sedatives (such as diazepam) for patients experiencing […]