Orchard End Surgery

05/02/2026

At Orchard End Surgery 🌳, we’re here to help you get the care you need.

After reviewing different triage models, we’ve chosen an approach that works best for our patient population.

We offer a mix of same-day and routine appointments with our GPs, nurse, and other healthcare professionals.

Options for accessing help
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm:
✅ Book an appointment by calling 01580 713622, walk in or via the NHS App;

✅ Visit our website: www.orchardendsurgery.co.uk to submit administrative or clinical queries via eConsult;

✅ Use the NHS App to:
o Order repeat prescriptions;
o Check test results;
o View hospital letters;
o Access trusted health advice.

29/01/2026

Great news for bowel cancer screening 👏

In the UK, everyone aged 50–74 is sent a FIT bowel screening test kit— and this week the threshold has been lowered, meaning even more early cancers can be detected.

Bowel cancer often has no symptoms, especially early on. This tiny test really can save lives. It’s painless, takes a couple of minutes and can be done at home.

If your kit arrives, please don’t put it off — do it and send it back.

Early detection means better outcomes 💚

21/01/2026

Muscle or joint problems? 💪🦴
No need to see a GP first ❌👩‍⚕️

Our First Contact Physiotherapists are highly skilled at diagnosing your condition and agreeing the best course of action — whether that’s tailored exercises, an X-ray or scan 🩻, or referral to a specialist .

Please book via reception 📞01580 713622

20/01/2026

We’re back online on the NHS network 🎉!
Thank you for your patience while our clinicians and admin team work through the backlog caused by yesterday’s disruption.

20/01/2026

We’re back online on the NHS network 🎉!
Thank you for your patience while our clinicians and admin team work through the backlog caused by yesterday’s disruption.

19/01/2026

We are experiencing Kent wide IT issues .
Thank you for your understanding

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 !

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