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.

Temporary Registration

You can register temporarily with a GP surgery while away from your main residence if you fall unwell whilst you are on holiday, caring or study leave.

You can register as a temporary resident if you are in the area for up to three months. After three months you will have to apply to register with the surgery as a permanent resident using the form online below.

If you would like to register as a temporary patient you will need to contact the surgery for the appropriate form. You cannot register online as a temporary patient. 

Please contact the surgery directly either in person or telephone on 01372 844000 for assistance.

Using an online form

You can check if you're eligible and register using an online form.

The registration process takes around 15 minutes to complete.

Using a paper form

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

You can either:

• download and print the registration form
• get a paper copy from the surgery

When you have completed the form, please send it to the surgery by email or drop it off at reception.

It’s helpful if you bring or include a copy of your ID. This could be:

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

See surgery contact details

Find out more

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