The Orchard Medical Centre

28/08/2025

Surgery Spotlight: 💊Prescription Telephone Line 💊

Did you know we have a dedicated Prescriptions Telephone Line?
Simply call the surgery between 12pm – 2pm, select option 3, and you’ll be connected to our Prescription Clerks, who are ready to help with any prescription-related queries.

🗓 From 15th September, we’re extending the line’s opening hours! You’ll be able to call between 11am – 2pm, giving you even more time to access this service.

To find out more, click here: https://orchardmedicalcentre.co.uk/prescriptions/

01/08/2025

30/06/2025

Another Heat Health Alert for South West Issued.

An Amber heat health alert has been issued for the South West region from today (Monday the 30th of June) for four days.
Click the link below for information if you're struggling in the heat

Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

18/06/2025

Heat health alert for the South West issued

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the South West and other regions from midday of the 18th of June which will be in place until 6pm on 22 June.
Follow the link below for information if you’re struggling in this heat

Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

30/05/2025

After 27 years Dr. Patricia Flanagan will be retiring from her role as a GP partner at The Orchard Medical Centre.

We are compiling a good wishes card for her which you can contribute to either in person or via this form if you would like to: https://forms.office.com/e/MGCEVQ6YYC

23/05/2025

Next Week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week

Living Well Taking Control are hosting a free lunchtime webinar about preventing and the power of intervening early for Type 2 Diabetes

📅 Date: 27th May 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–12:40pm
🔗 Register here:

Raising awareness about the condition and its effects on patients and their families.

19/05/2025

!CLINICAL SYSTEM OUTAGE!

UPDATE 12:42. Our clinical system is being intermittent today, whilst it appears to be back up and running now, we are unsure if this is a permanent fix. Please only contact the surgery if your enquiry is urgent, otherwise please contact us tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding.

Our clinical system is currently experiencing connection issues, this means we are unable to access our appointment booking system, or electronic clinical records. We ask you not to call the surgery until this is resolved. We are very sorry for this inconvenience, and are working as hard as we can to resolve these issues. Thank you for your patience

12/05/2025

🧠💙Dementia Action Week! 💙🧠

We're proud to support Dementia Action Week by hosting an information stand on Wednesday 21st May, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Come along to learn more about dementia, find out what support is available, and chat with the Alzheimer's Society team. Whether you’re affected personally, supporting a loved one, or just want to learn more — everyone is welcome.