Alert: Site Closure on Thursday 11th September 2025

To allow for essential training, our sites will be closing at 12:30pm on Thursday 11th September 2025.
If you require urgent medical care during this time, please call 111.
If you require emergency medical care during this time, please call 999.
The Practice will re-open as normal on Friday 12th September.

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NEMS Out of Hours 

Calls will be transferred automatically to a clinician working with NEMS who provide the out of hours service. All contact details are transmitted electronically to the medical practice the following morning. This service is for problems which cannot wait until the next available surgery but do not require Emergency Department care.

NHS 111

You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

NHS 111 Online

A fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

NHS Walk-In Centres

Mainly nurse-led facilities that provide treatment for minor ailments such as infections, lacerations (minor cuts or wounds) and fractures. No appointment is needed for this service. Please see the map.

Emergency Departments

You can call 999 or directly attend an Emergency Department for serious and life threatening injuries or illnesses.

Latest News

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, […]

Online Services

You can use the NHS App to check your symptoms and get instant advice, book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your GP medical record and more.

Find your NHS Number

You can find your NHS number at any time using this online service. Your NHS Number is a 10 digit number. You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

Find your NHS Number

You and Your General Practice

You and Your General Practice (YYGP) is a guide from NHS England that explains what you can expect from your General Practice and how you can help them, so you get the best from the National Health Service (NHS).

Press the link below to read the full document:

NHS England » You and your general practice – English