Our Services…

  • A 30-minute face-to-face GP appointment at our clinic at Winters Barn, giving you time to discuss your health concern with an experienced GP.

    Your doctor will assess your needs, examine you where appropriate, and agree a clear management plan with you. The appointment may include advice, prescriptions, investigations or referral where clinically indicated.

    Blood tests and some investigations or additional services may incur a separate fee. We will explain any relevant additional costs before arranging these wherever possible.

    Longer appointments can be arranged if you have several concerns or more complex needs.

    Face-to-face clinic appointments may be included within some membership or subscription plans, or available at a discounted rate for members, depending on your plan.

  • Home visits remain available on request where clinically appropriate and subject to availability.

    An experienced GP can visit you at home at an agreed time to assess your medical condition, discuss your concerns, and agree a clear management plan with you. A home visit may be suitable where it is difficult for you to attend the clinic, or where a home assessment is more appropriate.

    A standard home visit is usually planned for up to 30 minutes and is designed to cover one or two medical concerns safely. If you have several concerns or more complex needs, additional time may be required and may incur an additional fee.

    Your visit may include clinical assessment, advice, prescriptions, or referral to private specialists or NHS services where clinically indicated. Some additional services, investigations, reports or letters may incur a separate fee.

    Where appropriate, we will usually contact you before the visit to confirm arrangements and let you know when the doctor is on their way. Follow-up arrangements will be discussed as part of your management plan.

  • Weight Management Consultations

    At Harrogate Private GP, we offer evidence-based, doctor-led weight management consultations to help you achieve sustainable weight loss. Whether you're looking for medical support, lifestyle advice, or prescription weight loss treatments, we provide a personalised approach tailored to your needs.

    Expert-Led Care

    Dr Ben Shacklock has been prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists since their introduction into the NHS, starting with Byetta (Exenatide). With extensive experience in managing weight loss medications, he is well-versed in their benefits, potential side effects, and the safest ways to use them for effective, long-term weight management.

    He has experience with all GLP-1 receptor agonists, including:

    🔹 Injectable GLP-1’s:

    Byetta (Exenatide) – One of the first GLP-1 agonists introduced for diabetes management.

    Victoza (Liraglutide) – Used for both diabetes and weight loss (Saxenda).

    Saxenda (Liraglutide) – Licensed specifically for weight loss.

    Trulicity (Dulaglutide) – A weekly injection for diabetes, sometimes used off-label for weight loss.

    Ozempic (Semaglutide) – Originally for diabetes, widely used off-label for weight loss.

    Wegovy (Semaglutide) – Licensed for weight loss, with a higher dose than Ozempic.

    Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) – A dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist, highly effective for weight loss.

    🔹 Oral GLP-1’s:

    Rybelsus (Semaglutide) – The first oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, offering an alternative to injections.

    Higher Doses & Private Prescribing

    At Harrogate Private GP, we can offer dose escalation beyond NHS limits where clinically appropriate. Unlike NHS prescriptions, which often restrict GLP-1 doses to standardised levels for diabetics or weight loss clinics, we can tailor a dosing regimen to suit individual needs.

    🔷 Flexible Prescribing – We can prescribe GLP-1 medications at doses higher than those typically offered in the NHS for both diabetes and weight loss.
    🔷 Individualised Approach – Treatment plans are personalised based on medical history, response to treatment, and ongoing progress.
    🔷 Private Scripts Available – We can provide prescriptions outside of NHS restrictions, ensuring patients have access to the most effective treatment plans.

    What We Offer:

    🔷 Comprehensive GP Consultation (£195) – A detailed medical assessment, including a discussion of your weight loss goals, medical history, and potential underlying health conditions.
    🔷 Tailored Weight Loss Plan – A personalised strategy incorporating dietary advice, exercise recommendations, and, where appropriate, medical treatment.
    🔷 Prescription Weight Loss Treatments – We can prescribe Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, or Ozempic when clinically appropriate. The cost of these medications is additional.
    🔷 Follow-Up Appointments (£125) – Regular follow-ups to monitor progress, adjust treatment if needed, and provide ongoing support.

    Who is this for?

    ✔️ Patients struggling with weight loss despite diet and exercise. Your BMI needs to be over 30 for us to be able to initiate treatment. 
    ✔️ Those with obesity-related health conditions (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure)
    ✔️ Individuals looking for a doctor-led approach to safe, sustainable weight loss
    ✔️ Patients seeking access to higher-dose GLP-1 treatments beyond NHS limitations

    We focus on long-term results, ensuring you receive the right support to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.

    📍 Serving Harrogate & surrounding areas

    📞 Contact us today to book your appointment.

  • Harrogate Private GP provides dedicated, ongoing GP care for nursing home residents, frail patients, and those with chronic conditions. Unlike routine care home support, our service offers:

    ✅ Regular GP Reviews – Proactive check-ups, not just reactive care
    ✅ Home & Nursing Home Visits – Expert medical care in familiar surroundings
    ✅ Liaison with Families – Follow-up calls and clear communication to reassure relatives
    ✅ Medication Reviews & Chronic Disease Management – Ensuring optimal long-term health
    ✅ Frailty & Falls Risk Assessments – Helping to prevent deterioration and hospital admissions
    ✅ NHS & Private Referrals – Facilitating access to further specialist care

    We work closely with families and care home staff, ensuring a holistic, compassionate approach to elderly care.

    Contact us to determine if this is the right service for you or your relative.

    📍 Serving Harrogate & surrounding areas

  • Ear wax removal is available at Harrogate Private GP for patients who have symptoms such as blocked ears, reduced hearing, discomfort, tinnitus or a feeling of fullness in the ear.

    This service is provided by a GP, so your appointment includes clinical assessment of the ear as well as wax removal where appropriate. Your GP can assess for other causes of your symptoms, such as ear infection, inflammation, ear drum problems or other ear conditions, and advise on treatment or next steps if needed.

    Your GP will first assess your ears to confirm whether wax is present and whether removal is appropriate. Depending on the type, position and amount of wax, we may use ear irrigation, microsuction, or a combination of approaches.

    Microsuction may also be helpful in selected cases of otitis externa, where discharge, debris or wax is blocking the ear canal. This is sometimes referred to as aural toilet. Clearing the ear canal can improve the chances of topical ear drops, such as antibiotic or steroid treatments, reaching the affected area and working effectively. This will only be carried out where your GP considers it clinically appropriate.

    To improve the chances of successful wax removal, we recommend using olive oil ear drops before your appointment, unless you have been advised not to use them. Apply two to three drops of olive oil into the affected ear twice daily for three to five days before attending. After applying the drops, remain lying on your side for five to ten minutes to allow the oil to soak into the wax. Do not use cotton buds or try to remove the wax yourself.

    If you use hearing aids, please be aware that olive oil may affect or damage hearing aid components if it gets into them. Do not wear your hearing aid in the treated ear while using olive oil drops, and make sure any excess oil has been wiped away before reinserting your hearing aid.

  • If you require a longer visit Harrogate Private GP can agree this with you before they visit or generally at the time of visit. This is sold in blocks of time and can generally cover one problem per block of time.

  • If someone in your family needs a review at the same time of a GP visit this can be arranged. This will attract a discounted rate. Generally you should advise us of this requirement before we visit so we allow sufficient time to cover an additional consultation.

  • Harrogate Private GP can provide you with a private prescription. We do not make any profit from this. A private script is charged at the drug cost to the pharmacy plus a dispensing fee. Often this is cheaper than an NHS standard FP10 prescription.

  • We can offer blood tests for a range of conditions. The GP will be able to take these at the time of the visit. We provide a detailed explanation of results and what they mean for you. This may require a follow up appointment. Prices are variable depending on the test and number of tests.

  • Should an ECG (electrocardiogram) be required, we can arrange this for you. This includes a visit to your home to perform the test by a GP, a discussion about what the result means with subsequent report by a consultant cardiologist where appropriate.

  • We can offer private imaging services arranged via local hospitals. Please discuss this with your GP at the time of your appointment.

  • At Harrogate Private GP, we provide a seamless referral process for patients who require specialist care. Whether you need an NHS referral (where eligibility criteria are met) or prefer the flexibility of a private referral, we ensure you receive the best possible care tailored to your needs.

    NHS Referrals

    If clinically appropriate, we can facilitate referrals to NHS services at Harrogate District Hospital, including specialist consultants, certain diagnostic tests, and hospital-based care. While NHS referrals are subject to local guidelines and waiting times, we ensure that all medical reports and supporting documentation are provided to help you access treatment as efficiently as possible.

    🔷 Two-Week Wait (2WW) Referrals – If we identify any symptoms that may indicate a serious condition, such as suspected cancer, we can initiate a two-week wait referral to NHS specialists. This ensures urgent access to further investigations and treatment, in line with NHS pathways.

    Private Referrals

    For patients seeking faster access to specialist care, we can arrange private referrals to a wide range of consultants, diagnostic facilities, and treatment providers. Benefits of private referrals include:

    🔷 Faster Appointments – Shorter waiting times for consultations, investigations, and treatments.
    🔷 Choice of Specialists – Access to leading consultants across various specialties.
    🔷 Flexible Locations – Options to be seen at private hospitals or clinics convenient to you.
    🔷 Comprehensive Support – We liaise directly with specialists to ensure continuity of care.

    We will discuss all options with you during your consultation, ensuring you are fully informed about the best referral pathway for your individual health needs.