In order to register as a patient with the practice, you must live within the practice area.

If you have an NHS medical card (FP4) then you can complete the relevant section and bring this to us. If not then you will need to complete a GMS1 form. In either case you will also need to complete some practice questionnaires so that we can record certain details about your health in order to provide the best level of care. These forms can be downloaded using the links on the right.

You will also need to show some documents to prove your name, address and eligibilty to receive NHS care. Acceptable documents are listed below. Exceptions will only be made at the discretion of the Practice Manager or a Partner, reception staff cannot override these requirements.

Acceptable evidence for proof of legal name (originals only):

• birth certificate (if born in the UK);
• passport;
• UK photo card driving licence;
• Home Office identity card.

Acceptable evidence for proof of address (originals only bearing the patient’s name and dated in the last three months and showing the address being registered):

• statement from a financial institution (bank, building society, credit card or mortgage lender);
• bill from a utility company (gas, electric, water or fixed line telephone provider);
• council tax bill;
• letter confirming entitlement to housing benefit, council tax benefit or tax credits;
• letter from the Home Office in relation to an application for asylum or appeal;
• letter from the educational establishment that you are currently attending.

Once registered, it is important to keep your contact details up to date in case we need to contact you. We occasionally need to change appointments or send letters to you and if you have moved and not told us this can cause problems. If Royal Mail return post to us because you have moved, you will be removed from the practice list. Any changes must be made in writing, and accompanied by a proof of address document as outlined above.