For yourself
Periods, hormones, contraception, sexual health, perimenopause and menopause.
Women's and girls' health, without the rush.
Education, advice and one-to-one consultations from two registered nurses. Face-to-face in Salisbury and surrounding areas.
- Registered nurses (NMC)
- Evidence-based advice
- Confidential and judgement-free
- In person, Salisbury and nearby
Services
Start with who it is for.
Pick the route that fits and we'll suggest the right kind of appointment before you commit to anything.
For your daughter
Puberty, first periods and body changes, explained at the right level for her age.
For a group
Schools, home-education groups, clubs and workplaces. Clinician-led sessions on the topics you choose.
Appointments
What happens in an appointment.
Three steps, the same every time, and always in person. We find the conversation goes better face to face, and so does what you take away from it.
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Tell us what is going on
A private, unhurried conversation about your concerns, your history and what matters most to you.
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Make sense of it together
We explain the relevant health information clearly, talk through the options and answer your questions.
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Leave with clear next steps
You go home with a written plan, so you know what to do next and where further care may be needed.
About us
Two nurses who wanted a better conversation.
Women and girls with questions that got rushed, avoided or left unanswered. We give them what a ten-minute GP appointment can't: the clinical knowledge, and the time, to explain it properly.
I know my stuff. I'm also living it.
Kate McCarthy
Women's Health Specialist Nurse
I've been a nurse since 2003, first in acute medicine, then in GP surgeries and out-of-hours care. For the last five years I've focused on women's health, first in sexual and reproductive health and more recently menopause.
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I studied at Master's level and became a non-medical prescriber, and I now work as a Women's Health Specialist Nurse in a local GP surgery.
I have the knowledge, clinical experience and qualifications to help you navigate your health. But I also know that women's health isn't just about knowing the facts, because I'm living this journey too. Finding the right path for my own health and wellbeing hasn't always been easy. There have been questions, changes, uncertainty and plenty of moments when I've wondered what the hell I'm supposed to do next. I've had to work things out, make decisions, change my mind and figure out what actually works for me. And that's a big part of why I'm doing this. I want to make things better for other women. I want to share what I know, be honest about what I don't, and give you the information and support you need to make decisions that feel right for you.
No judgement. No unrealistic promises. No telling you that you need to become a completely different person. Because the you of yesterday may not be the you of tomorrow. That doesn't necessarily mean better or worse. Just different. Your body changes. Your priorities change. Your circumstances change, and sometimes the things that worked before simply don't work anymore. My job is to help you understand those changes, make sense of your options and find your own path, whether that's contraception, menopause, lifestyle or simply understanding what is happening to your body. I want you to feel informed, listened to and confident enough to make choices for yourself.
Away from work, life is busy and very real: a partner, two dogs, my parents next door, and as much hiking, gardening, reading and cooking as I can fit in. I'm not interested in perfection. I don't have all the answers. And I don't think you need to have it all figured out either.
Elaine Sherlock
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
I have been a nurse since 2009. I started in acute medicine, then worked across cardiology, community services, education and commercial healthcare before moving into general practice, where I am an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
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Primary care showed me how many women do not understand what is happening to their bodies, where to turn, or whether their symptoms are simply something to live with. As a mum of two teenage girls I have seen the same questions at home, through hormones, periods, acne and growing up, alongside my own experiences of pregnancy and difficult births.
Elevate is where that clinical experience and personal understanding meet. I want women and girls to leave feeling listened to, better informed and more confident about their health.
We're registered nurses, not wellness coaches. What we tell you follows recognised clinical guidance, there's time to ask what you actually came to ask, and nothing you say will be judged.
Confidentiality
What you tell us stays with us.
Health is personal. Everything you tell us stays between you and your nurse, with a small number of exceptions that we explain before we start, especially when we are working with younger people and families. How confidentiality and safeguarding work at Elevate
- Private, respectful and judgement-free conversations.
- A clear explanation of confidentiality and its limits.
- Age-appropriate safeguarding, with parents and carers involved in the right way.
Pricing
Know what you are booking.
Every appointment says how long it takes and what you leave with. Prices are per appointment.
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Menopause consultation
For yourself. Perimenopause, menopause and what comes after.
What is included
- One hour, one-to-one, with a registered nurse
- Evidence-based advice on symptoms and options
- A written plan and clear next steps
1 hour£120Enquire -
Contraception consultation
For yourself. Options, changes and what suits you now.
What is included
- 45 minutes, one-to-one, with a registered nurse
- The options explained, and what each means for you
- A written plan and clear next steps
45 minutes£90Enquire -
Menstrual disorder consultation
For yourself. Heavy, painful, irregular or missing periods.
What is included
- One hour, one-to-one, with a registered nurse
- Evidence-based advice on what may be going on
- A written plan and clear next steps
1 hour£120Enquire -
Menstrual disorder consultation, under 18
For your daughter. A parent or carer can come along.
What is included
- 45 minutes with a registered nurse, at the right level for her age
- Questions answered, together or on her own
- A written plan to take home
45 minutes£90Enquire
Parent and daughter sessions and group programmes are priced on enquiry. Not sure which is right? Send an enquiry and we'll suggest the best fit before you book anything.
Questions
Before you get in touch.
The questions we are asked most. If yours isn't here, ask it in the form and we'll come back to you to see how we can help.
- Where
- Face-to-face in Salisbury and surrounding areas
- Reply
- Usually within two working days
Who is Elevate for?
Women, and girls who want reliable, clinician-led support around women's health, puberty, periods, hormones and related concerns.
Can a parent or carer come along?
Yes. Parent and daughter sessions are designed for exactly that, and for other appointments we agree the right level of involvement with you, depending on age, need and confidentiality.
Are consultations confidential?
Yes. What you tell us stays private. The only exceptions are where someone is at risk of serious harm or where the law requires us to share, and we explain those limits clearly at the start. Our confidentiality and safeguarding page has the detail.
Do you prescribe medication?
We are both independent prescribers, but we will not issue private prescriptions. Elevate provides education, advice and consultations. Where treatment or a prescription may be needed, we'll say so and help you take that to your GP or another service.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can contact us directly. If it would help, we can suggest what to raise with your GP afterwards.
What if I need urgent medical help?
Elevate is not an emergency service. If you or someone else needs urgent help, call 999 in an emergency or NHS 111 for urgent advice, rather than waiting for an appointment with us.
Where do appointments happen?
All appointments are face-to-face in Salisbury and surrounding areas.
Do you offer online appointments?
No. We see everyone in person. Face to face is more personal, and it gives us a clearer picture of what you need and where we can help.
Contact
Make an enquiry.
Your message comes straight to the two of us, and Kate or Elaine replies personally, usually within two working days. You don't need to have it all worked out first.