New Patients

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW, WE ARE A SAFE SURGERY

Being a 'Safe Surgery' is something we value and because everyone in the UK has the right to free care from a GP, our patient registration policy reflects our duty towards equality and human rights.

We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation or any other characteristic, neither will immigration status nor nationality prevent registration.

We fully support the Safe Surgeries initiative and through this, appreciate how difficult it can sometimes be for migrants to navigate the many practices and processes involved in our lives today. So, our team is trained to be as helpful as possible should registration difficulties be experienced.

We observe strict confidentiality relating to any personal details we receive from patients, so be assured, your information is safe with us.

IMPORTANT - NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION

 

IF YOU ARE REGISTERING WITH OUR PRACTICE, USING THE ONLINE FORMS BELOW, YOUR REGISTRATION FORM AND QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER.   REGISTRATION CANNOT TAKE PLACE UNTIL BOTH FORMS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

SEE BELOW FOR SPECIFIC QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIENTS 15 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER

 

To register with us, simply complete and submit the NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM and the NEW PATIENT QUESTIONNAIRE (see on-line links below)  Both of these forms should be actioned at the same time.

It is important to note the specific questionnaire requirements below, for patients aged 15 and under.

If you regularly take medication, please make sure full details are provided so that we are aware of your health care needs for which medication is required.

It is important our patient records are always fully up to date, so please let us know immediately should any of your personal details change ie, name, address, telephone number etc.

Registering New Patients 15 years of age and under

If you are registering a new patient aged 15 and under, please DO NOT use the on-line Patient Questionnaire link below. This is only for patients 16 years of age and over.

There is a more appropriate young person's questionnaire which must be completed and submitted. This questionnaire is currently NOT on-line but is available for collection from your surgery.

Temporary Patient Registrations

If you are ill while you are away from home or if you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one, you can receive emergency treatment from a local GP practice for 14 days. After 14 days you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient.

You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months. This will allow you to be on the local practice list and still remain a patient of your permanent GP. After three months you will have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with that practice.

To register as a temporary patient simply contact the local practice you wish to use. Practices do not have to accept you as a temporary patient although they do have an obligation to offer emergency treatment. Please note, you cannot register as a temporary patient at a practice in the town or area where you are already registered.

Non-English Speakers

For any newly arrived individuals seeking asylum, fact sheets are available to explain the role of UK health services and the National Health Service (NHS) They explain the role of GPs, their function as gatekeepers to the health services, how to register and how to access emergency services.

Special care has been taken to ensure that information is given in clear language, and the content and style has been tested with user groups.

To access a leaflet, click an appropriate language shown below.

Disabled Patient Facilities

There is suitable access for the disabled and wheelchair users and toilet facilities for the disabled are also provided. The surgery has nappy changing facilities.

A disabled patient parking space is reserved at the front of the surgery.  If you need to park your car on the road, please be mindful of our neighbours and ensure that access to their driveways and houses is not in any way restricted.