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Updated-6.9.2008

NEW PATIENTS

New patients can request to  register with the practice providing  they live within the practice area.

New patients are required to bring  the following  documents to the surgery and apply  in person (unless housebound).

1.Fully completed  and signed GMS1 form  (Note: If you wish to join the NHS  organ donor  register, please fill in the appropriate section)

2. Fully completed and signed confidential health questionnaire for adults 

 Please fill in  a separate  health questionnaire for children (0-15) for each child.

In order to speed up the submission process , we request you to make sure all sections are fully completed. We will retain both forms.

3. A photo ID (normally Passport or driving licence) .Please submit  NHS card ,if available.

4. Proof of address (  Utility bill )

Please note : mobile phone bills are not accepted as proof of address.

We will take copies of ID and proof of address and return the originals. In order to speed up the submission process at the reception ,please bring copies of photo ID and proof of address , along with originals. This will save  time spent photocopying  for the duty receptionist .We retain the NHS card.

Please note- For children under 5 yrs , we will require the red book with fully completed form for children. The red books will be returned by the nurse during registration medical.

The duty receptionist will check all the documents and pass it on the the Principal GP for approval. You will be given a urine specimen pot and a Doctor's visiting  card with a letter explaining what happens next.

Once an application is submitted , we aim to approve and make the appointment to see nurse for registration medical check up within three weeks. Please tell receptionist,  if there is a need to see the doctor sooner. Patients are registered with the  practice only after  they see nurse for a registration medical . If you fail to attend registration medical , we will return all the documentation.

Once you are  fully registered with the practice , you will be automatically  sent  a new NHS card .

If we are unable to accept your application , we will write to you within 2 weeks giving you the reasons.

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CHANGE OF ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER

Please inform us immediately if you move, your phone number changes or if you change your name. Please submit copies of marriage certificate or  deed poll at the reception to change your name. Please submit a signed and dated  change of address form  to change your address and/or phone number.

If you move out of the practice area ,  you are required to  register with another doctor closer to your  new home.

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CAR PARKING

Off street  parking around the surgery

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DISABLED ACCESS

Disabled access is via the front  entrance. The clinical rooms are mainly accommodated on the ground floor of the building.

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