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Acne

For problems with mild acne, self-management can help. Please see the NHS website for more information and self-help techniques:  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acne/.

Please contact your community pharmacy for further support https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy. If the recommended medication fails to control your acne or your acne is affecting your mood, please contact the practice.

For problems with moderate to severe acne, please contact the practice. You can call the surgery on 01202 897000 between 8:30 and 6:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Our phone lines are closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm for lunch. Please visit https://orchidhousesurgery.co.uk/appointments/ for more information on how to make an appointment.

Abdominal pain

If your abdominal pain is mild, consider contacting your community pharmacy https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy.

If you are concerned about your abdominal pain please contact the practice. You can call the surgery on 01202 897000 between 8:30 and 6:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Our phone lines are closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm for lunch. Please visit https://orchidhousesurgery.co.uk/appointments/ for more information on how to make an appointment.

Please refer to the NHS website for more information and advice on when to call 999 or attend A&E: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stomach-ache/

Alcohol

For support with reducing your alcohol intake, please contact LiveWell Dorset either by phone on 0800 840 1628 or visit their website to register https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/drink-less/.

Our GPs or the Health and Wellbeing Coach at Orchid House Surgery can also support you with reducing your alcohol intake. You can call the practice on 01202 897000 between 8:30 and 6:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Our phone lines are closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm for lunch. Please visit https://orchidhousesurgery.co.uk/appointments/ for more information on how to make an appointment.

For more information on what services are available to help you manage your alcohol intake, please visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/alcohol-misuse/.

For support locally, you can contact With You by calling 01202 558855 or visit https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/what-we-do/alcohol-detox-what-expect/. Resources are also available through EDP Drug and Alcohol Service. You can contact them by phone on 0800 043 4656 or visit https://www.edp.org.uk/category/alcohol/.

To contact Alcoholic Anonymous please call 0800 9177 650 or visit https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ for more information. For alternative support lines, please see https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services/support-lines.

For more information and advice on how to access support, please visit https://alcoholchange.org.uk/.

Allergies

If you are experiencing symptoms of an allergy, please contact the practice. You can call the surgery on 01202 897000 between 8:30 and 6:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Our phone lines are closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm for lunch. Please visit https://orchidhousesurgery.co.uk/appointments/ for more information on how to make an appointment.

A severe allergic reaction is an EMERGENCY. Please call 999. For advice on when to call 999 and for more information, please see the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/ .

Anxiety

If you are struggling to manage your anxiety, support is available.

NHS talking therapies is open to anyone over 18 who lives in England. While you must be registered with a GP to access this service, you do not need a referral from a GP and you can make a referral for yourself. For further information please see https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service.

For support from the practice please contact us. There are several members of our team who may be able to assist you. You can make an appointment with one of our GPs, with one of the practice’s Social Prescribers, or with our Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who supports patients with severe mental illness. You can call the surgery on 01202 897000 between 8:30 and 6:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Our phone lines are closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm for lunch. Please visit https://orchidhousesurgery.co.uk/appointments/ for more information on how to make an appointment.

Self-help advice on how to manage anxiety is also available on the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/anxiety-fear-panic/.

There are free apps available from the Our Dorset Health App Finder which you may also find helpful if you are struggling with anxiety. Please visit the Our Dorset website for more information https://ourdorset.orchahealth.com/en-GB.

Asthma (if symptoms worsening)

Please contact the practice. You can call the surgery on 01202 897000 between 8:30 and 6:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Our phone lines are closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm for lunch. Please visit https://orchidhousesurgery.co.uk/appointments/ for more information on how to make an appointment.

For more information, please see the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/.

Athlete’s foot

Please contact your community pharmacy in the first instance https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy. They will be able to assist with finding the right treatment for you.

If you have athlete’s foot and this does not resolve with treatment or returns, please contact the practice. You can call the surgery on 01202 897000 between 8:30 and 6:30, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Our phone lines are closed 1:00pm to 2:00pm for lunch. Please visit https://orchidhousesurgery.co.uk/appointments/ for more information on how to make an appointment.

For information on athlete’s foot and more detailed advice on when to seek medical assistance, please see the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/athletes-foot/ .