Orchard End Surgery

01/03/2026

We don’t usually mark awareness weeks, but we know that many people struggle silently with eating disorders.

If you’re finding things difficult, please know you are not alone.

We are here to listen, to support you without judgement, and to help you access the right care.

Recovery is possible. 💚

BEAT- the UK’s leading eating disorder charity run helplines for ANYONE affected by an eating disorder
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/



Cranbrook, Benenden And Surrounding Areas Information Site
SISSINGHURST PEOPLE
Frittenden Community
Hawkhurst Community Group
Cranbrook (Kent) and Sissinghurst chat 2.0
Biddenden Community
The new hawkhurst community group
Your Village Staplehurst.

We stand in solidarity with every young person struggling with eating.

Parents, if your child has an eating problem or disorder, we are here for you. You can call our Parents Helpline for free on 0808 802 5544.

We're open from 9.30am to 4pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays and from 9.30am to 6pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

27/02/2026

💚Meet the Team 💚

We’re delighted to introduce Emma, our brilliant Head Dispenser since January 2022.

Emma leads our dispensary team, who are responsible for accurately preparing and dispensing prescriptions, managing medication orders and stock levels. Her dedication, organisation, and attention to detail ensures our patients receive their medicines safely and efficiently.

Outside work, Emma has a lifelong love of music. She has been a devoted member of Cranbrook Town Band since 1999, progressing from the youth section to 2nd cornet. Brass banding is truly in her blood, with her grandfather, dad, and uncles all playing brass instruments too!

Emma is also a passionate gardener. Since joining Headcorn Gardeners’ Society in 2022, she has enjoyed great success with her stunning dahlias and sweet peas — even earning the prestigious RHS Banksian Medal in 2025 🌸

And of course, we can’t forget to mention her delicious homemade cakes 😋

We’re incredibly proud to have Emma leading our dispensary team — her commitment, both professionally and personally, truly makes her an inspiration!

11/02/2026

🚰 Think you have a UTI?

Common symptoms include:
✅ Burning when weeing
✅ Needing to wee more often or urgently
✅ Cloudy urine

🧑🏽‍⚕️Aged 16–64? Help is closer than you think!
With the Pharmacy First Scheme, your local pharmacist can assess your symptoms and prescribe antibiotics — no GP appointment needed.

⚠️ Outside this age group, pregnant, diabetic, or have recurrent UTIs?
Please contact the surgery so a GP can assess your symptoms and advise on the next steps.

❌ Please don’t drop urine samples off at the surgery unless a doctor has asked you to.

Help yourself at home:
🔹 Drink plenty of water
🔹 Avoid caffeine & alcohol
🔹 Get medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen

📲 Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/

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 .