Orchid House Surgery

22/05/2026

These are the local pharmacy hours over the bank holiday
✨Remember to collect your prescriptions if your pharmacy will be closed.

22/05/2026

📌Patient reminder
If you need medical help while we are closed please call 111 or 999 in the event of an emergency.
We hope you all have a great bank holiday! 🌞

21/05/2026

Looking for information about NHS dental services in Dorset? 🦷

We know that accessing dental care can sometimes be confusing, so we wanted to share this helpful resource from NHS Dorset, which includes advice on:
• Finding an NHS dentist
• Urgent dental care and who to contact
• Dental costs and support available
• Services for children and patients with additional needs

If you have an urgent dental problem and cannot access a dentist, NHS 111 can help direct you to urgent dental care services.

Find out more here:

I have an urgent dental problem and cannot find an NHS dentist. How can I get help? If you develop an urgent dental issue, telephone 111. Patients will receive a medical triage and dental triage by an appropriately qualified clinician so that they can understand the urgency of the treatment needed.....

19/05/2026

We wanted to share this wonderful local community group for veterans taking place at The Potteries Care Home in Broadstone

The Veterans Brunch Club is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:30am–12 noon and offers a friendly space to meet other local veterans, enjoy brunch, socialise, and share memories together.

Community connection and reducing loneliness are so important for health and wellbeing, and this could be a lovely opportunity for patients, family members, or friends who may benefit.

To book a place please call 01202124885 or email caroline.hearne@careuk.com

18/05/2026

From 1st April 2026, in addition to those aged 75-79, those aged 80 and over and those living in a care home for older adults can get the RSV vaccine. Contact us to book your vaccine by calling 01202 897000.

15/05/2026

A huge thank you to Heathland House Care Home for hosting our networking breakfast yesterday! Heathland House Care Home

It was fantastic to connect with so many inspiring local groups and services, sharing ideas on how we can better support one another and strengthen our community partnerships.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such a positive and collaborative morning. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead!

New and vibrant networking group started!
A warm welcome and big thanks to everyone who joined us as a result of the recent Wellness Event held by Orchid House Surgery and the Patient Participation Group
Please do email us to attend a future event heathland@cinnamoncc.com

09/05/2026

⭐️MONTHLY UPDATES⭐️
Here is the April roundup which has the appointment booking figures for last month and the latest surgery updates.

08/05/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Week is just around the corner (11-17 May) and we're hosting a range of free events to bring our communities together.

This year’s theme is all about taking action – for your own mental health, for someone else, or for our communities – so we're marking the week with a range of activities designed to help people connect and boost their wellbeing.

📍 Boscombe – Join our Wellbeing Matters workshop with BCHA Learn on Monday 11 May for practical skills, healthy lifestyle support, and open conversations around mental health (booking essential)

📍 Poole – Throughout the week, our Poole Hub will be offering activities including mindfulness sessions, gentle exercise, creative activities, relaxation tips and more, more details coming soon!

📍 Weymouth – Drop in from 10am-1pm on Friday 15 May for a welcoming community event where you can chat with wellbeing coordinators, pick up practical advice, and connect with others in a relaxed setting.

All events are free to attend and we'd love to see you there!

Keep an eye on our page and the Access Wellbeing website for full details, timings and booking information.



BCHA Help & Care The Lantern Trust Dorset Mind Harmony Mental Health Bridport Dorset Dorset Mental Health Forum NHS Dorset Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

01/05/2026

🎈If you missed Saturdays Wellness event, we wanted to share a snapshot of the fantastic services who joined us and helped make the day such a success.

We were incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing Patient Participation Group (PPG) volunteers. If you’d like to get involved in the PPG or help at future events, we’d love to hear from you: oh.ppg@nhs.net

We’ve had some lovely feedback from attendees and services:

💬 “It was very well organised and run - it was good to meet so many different people running groups in the area”
💬 “A brilliant event for networking”
💬 “Some great interactions were had and it was lovely to meet everyone”
💬 “It was such a well-earned break from being a carer… the drumming workshop was wonderful”

A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. Please take a moment to explore the brilliant organisations below:

Advanced Care Practitioners
Arthritis Club – www.ferndown.gov.uk/ferndown-arthritis-care-and-friendship-club/
Barrington Centre – www.barringtoncentre.co.uk
Walx Dorset – www.walx.co.uk/groups/walx-dorset/
District Nurses
Ferndown Manor – www.careuk.com/care-homes/ferndown-manor-ferndown
Guide Dogs for the Blind – www.guidedogs.org.uk
Heathland House – www.cinnamoncc.com/care-homes/heathland-house/
Help & Care – www.helpandcare.org.uk
Orchid House PPG – www.orchidhousesurgery.co.uk
Orchid House Volunteer Drivers – orchidhousesurgery.co.uk
Lions Message in a Bottle – www.lionsmessageinabottle.co.uk
LiveWell Dorset – www.livewelldorset.co.uk
Digital Champions – www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/volunteer-digital-champions
Occupational Therapists
Dorset Breast Screening Unit – www.uhd.nhs.uk/services/breast-screening-unit
Art4Dementia & Dementia Friendship Group
Breathless Singers – @creekmore
The Centre – www.thecentreferndown.co.uk
Dementia Friendly – www.growingcompassion.org.uk/ferndown/

If we’ve missed anyone, please comment below and we’ll update the list.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make the day so positive, welcoming, and inspiring 💚

29/04/2026

📌Patient reminder
If you need medical help while we are closed please call 111 or 999 in the event of an emergency.
We hope you all have a great bank holiday! 🌞

29/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported our PPG-led Wellness Event on Saturday!

It was fantastic to see so many people come together, with a range of amazing services involved and such positive feedback from those who attended.

A special thank you to Tesco and Ferndown Manor for their generous donations, which helped make the day even more impactful.

Thank you again to everyone who contributed—we couldn’t have done it without you!