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.)