Catchment area
You can register as a patient at the surgery if you live within the area shown on the map.
You can also find out which GPs you can register with on the NHS website.
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
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
Registering with the surgery
To register with the surgery:
- fill out a new patient registration form online
Register a child with the surgery
To register a child with the surgery:
Please try and provide birth certificate or red book or NHS number with your registration.
- fill out a new child patient questionnaire form online
When you register, it’s helpful to have your NHS number. You can use the NHS website to find your NHS number.