Orchard End Surgery

14/01/2026

💚 Meet the Team 💚

As part of a new series, we’re excited to introduce you to the team at Orchard End Surgery 🌳

👩🏽‍⚕️Meet Dr Dineli Charlesworth, GP, who has been a valued member of our team for an impressive 22 years.

🎓 Dineli qualified at the Royal Free Hospital in London and did her GP training in Oxford.

🏡 In 1999, she relocated to Kent with her husband, Justin (also a GP at the practice). They raised their daughters here .

🩺 She is passionate about all aspects of general practice . She loves getting to know and support the community she serves. Her particular interests include young people’s health , women’s medicine and mental health. She is also an experienced coil and implant fitter.

In 2019, she co-founded Wellbeing in the Weald, a charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation. 🌻 It delivers a variety of activities in and around Cranbrook, helping to promote health, wellbeing, and meaningful connection.

Away from work, Dineli can often be found on Wellbeing in the Weald’s allotment 🪏, crocheting 🧶, or cycling 🚴‍♀️

🤫 Something you won’t know: She rocked a tight perm in the 80’s .

14/01/2026

Wellbeing In The Weald

💚 Meet the Team 💚

As part of a new series, we’re excited to introduce you to the team at Orchard End Surgery 🌳

👩🏽‍⚕️Meet Dr Dineli Charlesworth, GP, who has been a valued member of our team for an impressive 22 years.

🎓 Dineli qualified at the Royal Free Hospital in London and did her GP training in Oxford.

🏡 In 1999, she relocated to Kent with her husband, Justin (also a GP at the practice). They raised their daughters here.

🩺 She is passionate about all aspects of general practice. She loves getting to know and support the community she serves. Her particular interests include young people’s health ,women’s medicine and mental health. She is also an experienced coil and implant fitter.

In 2019, she co-founded Wellbeing in the Weald, a charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation🌻. It delivers a variety of activities in and around Cranbrook, helping to promote health, wellbeing, and meaningful connection.

Away from work, Dineli can often be found on Wellbeing in the Weald’s allotment 🪏, crocheting 🧶, or cycling 🚴‍♀️

🤫 Something you won’t know: She rocked a tight perm in the 80’s .

14/01/2026

💚 Meet the Team 💚

As part of a new series, we’re excited to introduce you to the team at Orchard End Surgery 🌳

👩🏽‍⚕️Meet Dr Dineli Charlesworth, GP, who has been a valued member of our team for an impressive 22 years.

🎓 Dineli qualified at the Royal Free Hospital in London and did her GP training in Oxford.

🏡 In 1999, she relocated to Kent with her husband, Justin (also a GP at the practice). They raised their daughters here.

🩺 She is passionate about all aspects of general practice. She loves getting to know and support the community she serves. Her particular interests include young people’s health ,women’s medicine and mental health. She is also an experienced coil and implant fitter.

In 2019, she co-founded Wellbeing in the Weald, a charity dedicated to reducing loneliness and isolation🌻. It delivers a variety of activities in and around Cranbrook, helping to promote health, wellbeing, and meaningful connection.

Away from work, Dineli can often be found on Wellbeing in the Weald’s allotment 🪏, crocheting 🧶, or cycling 🚴‍♀️

🤫 Something you won’t know: She rocked a tight perm in the 80’s .

05/01/2026

🤧 It’s that time of year again! 🤧

Many of us — but especially children 👶👧 — are unwell with upper respiratory tract infections.

Common symptoms include:
😮‍💨 Coughs
👂 Earache
😣 Sore throat

💡 The good news?
Most of these illnesses are caused by viruses, so antibiotics won’t help 💊❌ — and that’s completely normal.

👉 Read on to learn:

🚩 When to worry
📞 Who to ask for advice
🕒 When your child needs to be seen

We’re here to help you feel confident and supported 💚

( Credit to NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for this excellent post)

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Orchard End Surgery🌳!

Thinking about making some health changes this year? 💭💪
Long lasting changes start with small steps . Here are some ideas to help you feel great 👇🏼

• 🥦 Eat well – swap one snack a day for something fresh & colourful 🍎
• 🚶‍♂️ Get moving – even a short daily walk counts! 🚶‍♀️
• 🚭 Quit smoking – today could be your first smoke-free day 🚬❌
• 🍷 Cut down on alcohol – try a “dry day” this week! 🥤
• 😴 Sleep better – more Zzzs = more energy 😴
• 🧠 Looking after your mental wellbeing and asking for help when you need it

Need extra support to reach your goals?
👉🏾 One You Kent can help you with quitting smoking, drinking less, losing weight & living healthier — all in a way that works for you: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/service/one-you-kent/

We believe prevention is better than cure 💚. Here’s to a healthier you !

Keep following us for more health related advice and tips.

24/12/2025

🎄 Make the right call this Christmas 🎄

If you need medical help over the festive period, here’s how to get the right care, fast 👇

🚨 Life-threatening or serious emergency?
👉🏾 Call 999 immediately

🏥 Not life-threatening or serious?
👉🏾 Call 111 or visit your nearest Urgent Treatment Centre.

⏱️ You can check the latest waiting times for urgent treatment centres across Kent and Medway using the
📲 Available to download on Apple and Android app stores

💻 Need advice anytime?
👉🏾 Go online 24/7 at 111.nhs.uk for help and guidance — including a call back from a GP, nurse, or paramedic.

Let’s keep emergency services free for those who need them most 💚

Wishing you all a happy and healthy Christmas ,

Team Orchard End Surgery 🌳

22/12/2025

We love this from our friends at Wellbeing In The Weald ☺️.

We understand Christmas can be a difficult time for lots of different reasons. If you’re finding things tough, you may like to check out Mind’s Christmas coping tips, which offer practical ideas and support:
👉 https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-coping-tips/

You’re not alone 💚 Please take care of yourself and reach out for support if you need it.

14/12/2025

Please wear a mask if you have cough, cold or flu type symptoms 😷

We’re seeing a big rise in winter respiratory illnesses, and some of our team have already been affected 🤧.

To help keep our staff and patients safe, we kindly ask:

• If you have a cough, cold or flu type symptoms, please wear a mask when you come into the surgery
• Masks are available at reception if you need one
• If you have a routine appointment but are feeling unwell, please reschedule to help stop illness spreading.

Thank you for helping us look after everyone this winter 💚

The team at Orchard End Surgery



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