Dr Fletcher and Partners - The clinics and other services offered by our doctors surgery

Dr Fletcher and Partners
7&8 Park Street
Ripon, HG4 2AX
Tel: 01765 692337

Health Charities

Marie Curie Cancer Care is a UK charity dedicated to the care of people with terminal cancer and other illnesses. Over the financial year 2010/11, we reached a total of 31,799 patients

01 Dec - 28 Feb
YouthHealthTalk

Youthhealthtalk enables young people, their family and friends, and professionals such as doctors and teachers to understand young people's experiences of health, illness and life in general. The website feature real-life accounts of issues such as effect on work and education, social life and relationships, consulting health professionals and treatment.

03 Sep - 28 Feb
Macmillan Cancer Support

One in three of us will get cancer and it’s the toughest thing most of us will ever face. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, or a loved one has, you’ll want a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way. Macmillan provide practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

BBC Health

Time link to sudden cardiac death

How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.

NHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax'

Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.

Male extinction theory challenged

A new study comparing chromosomes in humans and rhesus monkeys suggests genetic decay of the male sex chromosome has all but ended.

Heart symptoms 'differ in women'

Fewer women than men suffering from a heart attack appear to experience chest pain symptoms, according to a study in the US.

Nurses 'should sign Dignity Code'

Nurses and care workers should sign a Dignity Code guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with respect, say a group of politicians and charities.

Baby P duo made 'serious errors'

Two of Baby Peter's social workers committed a "serious error of judgement" during an incident which saw him "disappear" for 12 days, a tribunal hears.

US record kidney donor chain ends

The world's largest chain of organ transplants ends in the US after 30 patients received kidneys from living donors.

Diabetes patients miss key tests

More than 1.3 million diabetes patients could be missing out on vital and potentially life-saving health checks, the BBC learns.

Fatal fungal probe awarded £5.1m

Aberdeen researchers are awarded £5.1m to lead an investigation into fungal infections which cause death.

Government 'not trusted on NHS'

Over two-thirds of people do not trust the government's handling of the NHS, a poll commissioned for BBC Radio 5 live suggests.

Health Protection Agency

Update on measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

A measles outbreak has been declared on Merseyside. There are 13 confirmed and 16 suspected cases ranging in age from nine months to adults aged in their 20s. Six people, four children and two adults, required treatment in hospital. This compares to just one confirmed case on Merseyside in the first six weeks of 2011 and one in the corresponding period of 2010.

Measles outbreak declared on Merseyside

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

10 February 2012, 1400hrs. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has this week been alerted by the Spanish public health authorities about a further case of Legionnaires’ Disease in a UK resident who stayed at the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca, as well as two French cases. This brings the total number of UK residents associated with this cluster to 12, with three deaths.

Development made in breakdown of a Meningitis B vaccine component

Scientists from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are a step closer to ensuring the stability of a component of a vaccine that may one day be used to protect against Meningitis B. The research is published today (Tuesday) in Vaccine.

Update on Legionnaires’ Cluster Associated with a Hotel in Spain

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is aware of nine cases of Legionnaires’ disease in English holiday makers associated with the Diamante Beach Hotel in Calpe, Costa Blanca since January 2012, in addition to four Spanish cases so far reported. Subsequently two of the English patients are reported to have died from their illness.

Outbreak of Salmonella Newport

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is investigating an outbreak of a strain of Salmonella Newport infection among 30 people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland since the beginning of December 2011. Cases of illness caused by the same strain have been confirmed in Scotland, Ireland and Germany.

Health Protection Agency confirms new incinerator study

A new study to further extend the evidence base as to whether emissions from modern well run Municipal Waste Incinerators affect human health has been approved by the Health Protection Agency.

HPA helps solve radon problems in West Oxfordshire homes

Hundreds of homes across West Oxfordshire have been found to have high levels of radioactive gas radon. Last summer, the Health Protection Agency invited about 9,000 householders across West Oxfordshire to apply for a free test for radon, a naturally occurring gas present in all homes.

HPA helps solve radon problems in Orkney homes

Hundreds of householders across Orkney are being advised to act to protect their health, after HPA tests detected high levels of radioactive gas radon.

Cornish radon hotspot targeted

Thousands of households in a part of Cornwall with historic radon problems are being offered a free test for levels of the radioactive gas radon.

Clinics & Services

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Health Promotion

All new patients are offered a health check on registration. Health promotion is very high on our list of priorities and a full health check can be arranged by appointment with the Practice Nurse. Please bring a urine sample with you .Any registered patient, 16 to 75 years of age who has not attended a clinic or consultation in the last 3 years can request a health check. Any patient over 75 not seen in the last 12 months can request a health check. If clinically indicated this may be done as a home visit.

Family Planning

A full range of family planning services is provided. In order to accommodate our patients as much as possible, family planning advice can be obtained from a doctor or the Practice Nurse during any of the normal surgeries. Please see Dr Joanna Pears or Dr Joy Fletcher if you are interested in being fitted with an IUCD (coil) or a cap (diaphragm) or contraceptive implant.

Antenatal Clinic

Monday 9.10 - 11.00 am run by the community midwife. Regular appointments are made throughout the pregnancy to ensure mother and baby well being.

Diabetic Clinic

This is held weekly on a Wednesday afternoon. It is run by Dr Bramley and Jane Jeffery.

Child Health

Clinics are run by the Health Visitor/Jane Jeffery

ImmunisationsTuesday afternoons appointment only.
Child/Family HealthTuesday afternoons by appointment.

Chronic Disease Management

From time to time you may be asked to attend the surgery for a health check and a review of medication.

Well Man/Woman Checks

may be arranged with the Practice Nurse by enquiring at reception.

Minor Surgery

All of the doctors are able to carry out a wide range of minor surgical procedures by arrangement. These are usually done at Ripon Hospital. If you have a wart or verruca needing attention, these are treated with liquid nitrogen at Ripon Hospital, please see the doctor who will make you an appointment or refer you if required .

Audiology

We are able to offer a full service to screen those with loss of hearing. Please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

Diving Medicals

Dr Charles Fletcher has a special interest in diving medicine and have been approved to carry out all types of diving medicals. Please arrange sub-aqua medicals with the receptionists and commercial diving/HSE medicals directly with the doctor.

Travel Vaccinations

We are a registered Yellow Fever Centre and are able to offer this among our full range of other travel vaccinations and advice. (NB: a fee may be requested.)

Test Results

x-ray-results Please call between 11am and 3.30pm to enquire about your test results as our reception staff will have more time to deal with your request between these times.

Note that the practice has a strict policy regarding confidentiality and data protection and we will only release test results to the person to whom they relate unless that person has given prior permission for the release of this data or they are not capable of understanding the results.

When you take your test you will be told how long it will be before the results are returned to the practice.

It is your responsibility to check your results and to make an appointment to discuss them with your doctor if your are advised to do so.

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