Orchard End Surgery

15/07/2026

The results of the 2026 GP Patient Survey are in, and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to share their feedback.

We are delighted to report that 97% of patients rated their overall experience at Orchard End Surgery as good, compared with the national average of 77%.

The survey also found that:

* 97% of patients found our reception and administrative team helpful.
* 100% of patients said they had confidence and trust in the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to.

Please click on the link for the full result:

https://gp-patient.co.uk/patientexperience/results?code=G82733

We are very proud of these excellent results, which reflect the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of our valued team, who strive every day to provide the highest standard of care.

We are so grateful to everyone who completed the survey and shared their experiences. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us to continue improving our services.

Thank you for your continued support.

25/06/2026

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24/06/2026

⚠️ A red heat health alert has been issued for tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday. This is the highest level of alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office. It means the heat is expected to have a wider impact on services and infrastructure and poses a significant risk to health across the whole population.

NHS tips to stay cool include:

🥛 Drink extra fluids but avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks
🚿 Have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes
⛱️ If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter
🪟 Close windows, curtains and blinds during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down
💨 Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/beat-the-heat-advice-for-hot-weather

This guidance provides advice for everyone on how to stay safe during hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.

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.