Practice News
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 […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12th – 18th May, and this year’s theme set by the national Mental Health […]
Pharmacy First
Local pharmacies now offer the Pharmacy First service, giving advice and, if needed, NHS medicines to treat seven common health […]
NHS App Support Drop in Sessions – Coming up!
Do you need help registering the NHS App? Do you need the NHS App downloaded onto your device? Do you […]
NHS App Support Drop in Session – Wed 16th April 2025!
Do you need to register for the NHS App but not sure where to start? Do you need help filling […]