Clinics

North House offers a range of special clinics which include diabetic, respiratory and healthy heart appointments, all held each weekday. Details as follows:

Diabetic Clinic

Diabetic patients, whether controlling their condition with diet, tablets or with insulin injections, should be reviewed regularly as regards their general health. The aim of the clinic is to keep all people with diabetes in good health and, whenever possible, prevent complications of diabetes by good control of blood sugar levels and blood pressure readings. We will carry out checks of blood pressure, eye and foot health. Blood tests will be offered to participating patients one week before the clinic date.

Respiratory Clinic

The purpose of this clinic is to enable accurate diagnosis and treatment of those people with asthma and chronic lung problems. We aim to raise awareness, allowing you to manage your own condition.

Healthy Heart Clinic

Patients with current or past diagnosis of angina or a similar heart condition will be reviewed in the CHD clinic on an annual basis. We will carry out checks of blood pressure and review treatment as appropriate. Blood tests will be checked prior to clinic attendance to measure cholesterol.

Travel Clinic

Patients who are planning to travel can attend this clinic which is held on Tuesday evening between 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Please be aware some vaccinations are free on the NHS; others you will have to pay for. Reception can advise you on this.

Antenatal Clinic

By appointment with the midwife.

Clinics are held each Tuesday from 9.10am to 10.30am with the midwife, or with your own doctor by appointment.

Medical Examinations

You can make arrangements to be examined for HGV/PSV/elderly driving licences and for insurance purposes, by appointment. You will need to pay for these services; reception can advise you of the fees applicable.

Children's Clinics

If your child is unwell, please see your GP in normal hours.

Please note that baby changing and feeding facilities are available on request.

Child Immunisation Clinic

The practice nurses hold childhood immunisation clinics:

on Tuesdays (4.00pm to 5.00pm)
and Wednesdays (10.30am to 11.50am)

Well Baby Clinic

By arrangement with the health visitors.

Child Development Assessments

Monthly sessions - by appointment, to which you will be invited when appropriate.

New Patient Health Checks

As part of the registration process, the receptionist will offer you an initial health check with either a doctor or nurse. No other appointment can be arranged until this has been done.

Over 75 Health Checks

This is your opportunity not only for a general check-up but also to raise any other health problems concerning you.

Winter Flu Vaccinations

We offer these if you are elderly or have special problems such as chronic heart, lung or kidney disorder; they are also available to all diabetic and asthmatic patients. Flu vaccinations start in October each year. In certain cases the doctor or nurse will also advise vaccination against pneumonia.

Cervical Cytology (Smear Tests)

The practice nurse is available to undertake these examinations.

Family Planning

You can discuss all aspects of contraception with our practice nurses and GPs.

Smoking Cessation Help And Advice

All our doctors and nurses will help and encourage you to stop smoking. With your permission, they will refer you to the practice Smoking Cessation Advisors who are specially trained to help you.

Weight And Dietary Advice

You can discuss advice on healthy eating, weight control and diet for certain medical complaints.

Exercise On Prescription

You can ask your doctor about schemes now available to patients whose health may benefit from more exercise.

Other NHS Services

Minor injury, inpatient and outpatient services are provided at the Community Hospital on Firby Lane. Details as follows:

Minor Injuries

This department is open from 8.00am until 9.00pm every day including weekends and bank holidays. It is staffed by emergency nurse practitioners with medical cover provided by Ripon GPs during normal working hours and by the emergency out-of-hours service until 9.00pm.

Outpatients

Consultants in most specialities hold regular outpatient clinics that include physiotherapy and X-ray services. Your own doctor can refer you to these.