How to register with a GP surgery

Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery. It's free to register.

You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

GP surgeries are usually the first contact if you have a health problem. They can treat many conditions and give health advice. They can also refer you to other NHS services.

Please also note that you can only register your child (under 16 years of age) with us, if one or more of the parents / guardians are also registered with us (or registering at the same time as the child).

To register, either collect a registration form from our reception team or print the registration form which can be located under the 'FORMS' heading at the bottom of this section; complete the form and return it to our reception team.

To register with this surgery this is now available online.

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Once your registration has been accepted by our Practice, a member of staff may contact you for additional information or to complete a form in order to complete the registration process.

Registering with a GP

Find a GP that suits what you need. Some GP surgeries offer more services than others. You can look up GP surgeries to see what they offer and how they compare.

You can:

  • check the GP surgery website to see if you can register online
  • call or email the GP surgery and ask to be registered as a patient

You can download a GMS1 registration form on the link below if you're asked to complete one.

You do not need proof of ID to register with a GP, but it might help if you have one or more of the following:

  • passport
  • birth certificate
  • HC2 certificate
  • rough sleepers' identity badge
  • hostel or accommodation registration or mail forwarding letter

If you're homeless, you can give a temporary address, such as a friend's address, a day centre or the GP surgery address.

If you need to help registering with a GP surgery

If you need help registering or filling in forms, call the GP surgery and let them know.

You could also ask for help from:

  • local organisations - for example if you're homeless you could ask a centre that supports homeless people
  • Citizens Advice
  • your local Healthwatch

Can a GP surgery refuse to register me?

A GP surgery can refuse to register you because:

  • they are not taking any new patients
  • you live outside the practice boundary and they are not accepting patients from out of their area
  • you have been removed from that GP surgery register before
  • it's a long way from your home and you need extra care, for example home visits
Information:

If you have problems registering with a GP surgery:

  • call the NHS England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 311 22 33
  • contact your local Healthwatch

Changing GP surgeries

You can change your GP surgery if you need to.

This might be because:

  • you have moved
  • you have had problems with your current practice
  • you were removed from the patient list

You should tell the GP surgery if you change address or move out of the area.

Using a GP surgery you're not registered with

You can contact any GP surgery if you need treatment and:

  • you're away from home
  • you're not registered with a GP surgery
  • it's a medical emergency

You might need to register as a temporary resident or permanent patient if you need treatment for more than 14 days.

You can register as a temporary resident for up to 3 months. You'll still be registered with your usual GP surgery if you have one.

Registering with a GP under the Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people over 16 who are unable to make decisions about their care and treatment.

If a person is unable to register with a GP because they cannot make decisions about their care, registration can be done by:

  • a relative
  • the main carer
  • a lasting power of attorney
  • a person appointed by a court under the Mental Capacity Act

FORMS

New Patient Registration Health Questionnaire

Practice Agreement

GMS1 Form

Guide to GP Services

The Royal College of General Practitioners has produced a useful guide for patients about the services on offer at GP Surgeries and how to access them.  You can download the guide below.

A Patient Guide to GP Services

 
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