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How Do I...
Register With The Practice
If you live within our practice area you can register. You will be
advised by the practice on registering which doctor is currently taking on new
patients. You are encouraged to see this doctor for continuity of care. Patients
are registered with the practice, not an individual GP. However, for Health Board
administrative reasons your medical card will be issued in the name of one of
the partners. You can request another doctor if you prefer, for example if a
family member is already registered with one of the doctors or if you prefer
a male or female doctor. We will do our best to respect your choice, but please
bear in mind that specific doctors may not be immediately available.
When registering, please bring your NHS medical card and birth certificate or
passport and those of any other persons registering with you. If you do not have
a medical card, you will be asked to complete a registration (GPR) form for each
person registering with the practice.
Once the completed GPR forms have been received you will be invited for a new
patient medical. This usually involves an appointment with the sister, which
may be followed by an appointment with the doctor.
Patients are requested to bring to the medical:
- a completed new patient questionnaire
- a urine sample
It is important that patients keep this appointment as it provides an opportunity for the doctor or nurse to introduce themselves.
It also allows us to provide medical care in the interim period, while your medical
records are transferred from your previous practice to this one.
If you move out of the practice area, you will need to register with a new practice as soon as you move. We can provide information about how to find a new practice.
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