Orchard End Surgery

02/06/2026

💙 Is your child struggling with anxiety or SEND-related challenges?

You are not alone. Our brilliant Children’s & Wellbeing Team runs a friendly and supportive group for parents and carers, offering a safe space to connect, share experiences, and find encouragement.

📅 Every Wednesday
🕜 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 St Dunstan’s Church, Cranbrook

Come along for a chat, support, and a warm welcome.

21/05/2026

This one’s for YOU guys!

19/05/2026

Gynae cancer charity The Eve Appeal have raised concerns that ChatGPT missed ovarian and vulval cancer when asked about ‘red-flag’ symptoms.

With more people turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT for health information, they are encouraging people to ‘Get Lippy ‘ by raising awareness of the dangers of misinformation online. They are also sharing their toolkit so others know how to find trusted, accurate information online: https://orlo.uk/LrK65

Each May we unite with some of the biggest names in health and beauty to bust the shame around gynae health and raise awareness of the five gynae cancers.

28/04/2026

Have you ordered yours ? 🤔

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

22/04/2026

💚 MEET THE TEAM 💚

Nicola joined us in July 2022, bringing with her nearly 15 years of experience in medical administration from Benenden Hospital. With her calm, efficient manner and wealth of knowledge, she’s a huge asset to the surgery and patients.

As part of our Reception team, Nicola is often one of the first friendly voices or faces you’ll encounter—on the phone or at the front desk. From booking appointments to managing messages and paperwork, our receptionists keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

A local through and through, Nicola grew up in Cranbrook and attended Angley and Cranbrook Schools. Some of you might even remember her from her days performing with CODS at the Queens Hall Theatre—her role as the front end of Daisy the tap-dancing cow in Jack and the Beanstalk is still fondly remembered! 🐄✨

Away from work, Nicola and her husband are renovating the home that has been in her family for three generations. She’s also kept busy as “Mum’s taxi” while her son works towards getting his driving licence.

Next time you speak to Nicola, be sure to say hello! 👋

27/02/2026

💚Meet the Team 💚

We’re delighted to introduce Emma, our brilliant Head Dispenser since January 2022.

Emma leads our dispensary team, who are responsible for accurately preparing and dispensing prescriptions, managing medication orders and stock levels. Her dedication, organisation, and attention to detail ensures our patients receive their medicines safely and efficiently.

Outside work, Emma has a lifelong love of music. She has been a devoted member of Cranbrook Town Band since 1999, progressing from the youth section to 2nd cornet. Brass banding is truly in her blood, with her grandfather, dad, and uncles all playing brass instruments too!

Emma is also a passionate gardener. Since joining Headcorn Gardeners’ Society in 2022, she has enjoyed great success with her stunning dahlias and sweet peas — even earning the prestigious RHS Banksian Medal in 2025 🌸

And of course, we can’t forget to mention her delicious homemade cakes 😋

We’re incredibly proud to have Emma leading our dispensary team — her commitment, both professionally and personally, truly makes her an inspiration!

11/02/2026

🚰 Think you have a UTI?

Common symptoms include:
✅ Burning when weeing
✅ Needing to wee more often or urgently
✅ Cloudy urine

🧑🏽‍⚕️Aged 16–64? Help is closer than you think!
With the Pharmacy First Scheme, your local pharmacist can assess your symptoms and prescribe antibiotics — no GP appointment needed.

⚠️ Outside this age group, pregnant, diabetic, or have recurrent UTIs?
Please contact the surgery so a GP can assess your symptoms and advise on the next steps.

❌ Please don’t drop urine samples off at the surgery unless a doctor has asked you to.

Help yourself at home:
🔹 Drink plenty of water
🔹 Avoid caffeine & alcohol
🔹 Get medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen

📲 Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/

05/02/2026

At Orchard End Surgery 🌳, we’re here to help you get the care you need.

After reviewing different triage models, we’ve chosen an approach that works best for our patient population.

We offer a mix of same-day and routine appointments with our GPs, nurse, and other healthcare professionals.

Options for accessing help
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm:
✅ Book an appointment by calling 01580 713622, walk in or via the NHS App;

✅ Visit our website: www.orchardendsurgery.co.uk to submit administrative or clinical queries via eConsult;

✅ Use the NHS App to:
o Order repeat prescriptions;
o Check test results;
o View hospital letters;
o Access trusted health advice.

29/01/2026

Great news for bowel cancer screening 👏

In the UK, everyone aged 50–74 is sent a FIT bowel screening test kit— and this week the threshold has been lowered, meaning even more early cancers can be detected.

Bowel cancer often has no symptoms, especially early on. This tiny test really can save lives. It’s painless, takes a couple of minutes and can be done at home.

If your kit arrives, please don’t put it off — do it and send it back.

Early detection means better outcomes 💚