Practice News Letter

Social Prescribing Leaflet

Breast Cancer Screening Leaflet

Kids Health Leaflet

Breaking the Language Barrier Leaflet

The Wates group of construction will be taking possession of the entire Gascoigne site during the first quarter of the year 2023 (date to be confirmed); Orchards Medical Health centre’s main entrance will be open at all times via the current footpath off Gascoigne Road. However, patients will not be able to park in the rear parking permit bays and the disabled bay adjacent to the entrance – we apologise for any inconvenience.

Did you know that young children get around 10 minor illnesses each year, & these often fall in the winter months?

You can use this website to find information about your child's symptoms, see how you can help them & know when and where to seek help:

https://what0-18.nhs.uk/

If you have a smartphone, download the Healthier Together app to help you when your child is unwell here:

https://what0-18.nhs.uk/about-us/adding-our-website

All patients over the age of 65 and those in the ‘at risk’ categories are offered Flu vaccinations annually between September to end of January and also Pneumonia vaccinations as per current recommendations.We offer these vaccination on a 'walk-in basis'

Children aged 2 & 3 years old (in addition to children under 18 in an at risk group) are now also offered the Flu vaccine in the form of a nasal spray. Childrens vaccinations are given by our practice nurses and require a pre-booked appointment.

A GP, nurse or pharmacist will generally not give you a prescription for over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for a range of minor health conditions. Please find more details by visiting the link below. 

https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/medicines/why-cant-i-get-prescription-over-counter-medicine/ 

Please click on the link below to tell us about your experience of care. This can be both positive or negative 

 https://www.cqc.org.uk/give-feedback-on-care