Register as a patient

Find out how to register with the surgery.

Check if you are eligible

To join the surgery, you usually have to live within our practice boundary.

Check the practice boundary to find out if you can register.

Contact the surgery if you’re not sure if you’re eligible.

If you are in the area for less than 3 months

If you are staying in the area for less than 3 months, you may be able to register as a temporary patient.

Contact the surgery to find out if you can register.

Before you fill in the form

Find your NHS Number

The registration form will ask you for your NHS number, which consists of 10 digits. You can find it on a prescription, an appointment letter, or using the Find your NHS number online service.

Ensure you have enough medication

You should ensure you have at least one month's supply of your medication. It can take around a month to transfer your records from your old GP practice. During this time, you may not be able to renew your prescriptions.

Register using an Online Form

You can register as a patient using the online form Here

Using a paper form

You can join the practice by filling in a paper form.

This must be done at the surgery, and can be handed to reception.

Its helpful if you have a copy of your identification.  This could be:

• Passport
• Birth Certificate
• HC2 Certificate
• Rough Sleepers ID badge
• Hostel ot accomodation registration or mail forwarding letter

Find out more

For more information, read NHS advice on how to register at a GP practice.