Orchid House Surgery

19/01/2026

People can feel low on any day of the year but connecting over a cuppa is a great way to check in with each other 💚 Visit the Samaritans website for advice on how we can all make 'Blue Monday' a little bit better.
https://bit.ly/3aaYyUD

15/01/2026

💚 January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 💚

Each year, around 3,250 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK, and it can affect people of all ages. The good news is that the UK cervical screening programme saves an estimated 5,000 lives every year.

Cervical screening is not a test to diagnose cancer – it’s a test designed to help prevent it. The screening checks for high-risk HPV, and if it’s found, looks for any cell changes that can be treated early, before cervical cancer develops.

If you’ve received your invitation but are feeling unsure or nervous about booking your appointment, these websites offer clear, reassuring information and advice:

👉 https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/cervical-cancer/

👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/cervical-cancer-awareness

👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

When you attend your appointment, please know that the nurse will fully explain everything, take their time, and support you without judgement. Your comfort and dignity always come first.

If you’re due, consider booking your screening — it really could save your life. 💚

14/01/2026

02/01/2026

Together with Met Office, UKHSA have issued a yellow cold-health alert for the South West.

In the cold weather, don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather/top-tips-for-keeping-warm-and-well-this-winter

01/01/2026

Thinking about quitting smoking in 2026?
It’s one of the best things you can do for your health — and you don’t have to do it alone. The NHS Better Health programme offers free support to help you quit for good.

👉 Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

26/12/2025

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

23/12/2025

These are the local pharmacy's opening hours over the Christmas period. Make sure you have collected your prescriptions in time if your pharmacy will be closed over Christmas.

17/12/2025

Just a quick reminder of our opening hours over the festive period and new year.

Please remember to put in your prescription requests if you will run out during this period.

15/12/2025

With a rise in seasonal illnesses, we kindly request that patients experiencing respiratory symptoms wear a face mask when attending the surgery. This helps protect other patients and our staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

08/12/2025

📣 Retirement Announcement
We can now officially share that Dr Every will be retiring on 31st January 2026.

Dr Every has been a highly valued and much-loved GP at Orchid House Surgery for many years, and we know he will be greatly missed by both colleagues and patients alike.

If you would like to leave him a message or share a fond memory, please pop into the surgery and write in the farewell book, which is available in the waiting room.

26/11/2025

Cervical cancer causes around 685 deaths every year in England, and over 99% of cases are linked to HPV.
But together, we can change this.

By getting the HPV vaccine and attending your cervical screening when invited, you’re giving yourself the strongest protection against cervical cancer.

If you’ve received your cervical screening invitation but haven’t booked yet, we’re here to help.
📞 Call us today on 01202 897000 to make your appointment.

19/11/2025

The NHS HPV vaccination programme in England has been shown to dramatically reduce HPV infections and significantly lower cervical cancer rates in women who were eligible for the vaccine—especially those vaccinated at a younger age.

If you missed your HPV vaccine at school, it’s not too late. You can still get protected up until your 25th birthday.

📞 Call us on 01202 897000 to book your appointment.