Our Services…

The traditional home visit and the cornerstone of what Harrogate Private GP offer. An experienced GP of your choosing will visit you at home at an agreed time. They will assess your medical condition and needs and agree a management plan with you. They will be able to cover 1-2 medical issues safely, so if you require additional issues to be covered, additional time may be needed. The visit can include a private referral if required.

Generally this will be a 30 minute visit, but can be extended if required for an additional fee. This includes a follow up call to check your progress and also a call before your visit to ensure you know the doctor is on their way.

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

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.