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Practice Area

The surgery covers the area shown in the map below. We are unable to accept patients onto our list who live outside of this area. Existing patients that move out but are still close to the practice boundary can request to remain as an ‘Out Of Area’ patient. Patients that move out of the area will be asked to register with another surgery.

You can see if you live within our practice boundary by using the interactive map and postcode checker.

We currently have approximately 7850 patients registered at the practice.

We are a dispensing practice, which means that if you live more than 1 mile from the nearest pharmacy you can get your prescribed medicines from the dispensary here at the practice if you wish to do so. We currently have around 3300 patients who are eligible to use this service.

If you live less than 1 mile from the nearest pharmacy the rules do not allow us to dispense your medicines and you will have to get your medicines from a chemist of your choice.

To register with the surgery

You may either:

  • Complete an online registration form
  • Download and complete a registration form
  • Collect and complete a registration form from reception

We require evidence of identity to provide certain services (refer to registration policy regarding ID)

Register online

The online registration form collects your details, a brief medical history and a record of your preferences. This information may be added to your record and will allow us to begin to provide you with medical services.

Please complete one form for each family member.

Register at our GP practice

Register with a paper form

Would you rather register with a paper form? Download, print, complete and deliver to the practice in person.

Register with a GP Surgery (PRF1 form)Download

You will be assigned to a doctor who will be your Named Accountable GP. 

You will be added to the practice list and can ask to see any member of the medical team, and whilst we will do our best to accommodate your request this might not always be possible.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

When you register, it’s helpful to have your NHS number. You can use the NHS website to find your NHS number.

Important information regarding your NHS medical records – Summary Care Record

The National Care Record Service (NCRS) is the way in which health professionals now access the Summary Care Record (SCR). The SCR has not changed, it is just the way SCRs are accessed that has changed. 

For more information about NCRS please see: National Care Records Service

Information for patients who wish to opt out of having a summary care record, including an opt out form is available here: Opting out

Disabled patient facilities are also available at this practice. The practice is wheelchair accessible and on one floor. The disabled toilet it located in the main waiting room

We understand the difficulties facing homeless patients and welcome all patients at our practice. If you are homeless or of no fixed abode, but reside within the practice boundary, we are happy to support you in joining our practice. Further information can be found on the NHS website. Alternatively, feel free to come into our practice and speak to a member of the reception team.

From 2020, adults in England will be considered potential donors unless they choose to opt out or are excluded. For more information please visit the Organ Donation NHS UK where you can also register your decision.

If you are ill while away from home or if you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one, you can receive emergency treatment from our Practice for up to 14 days. After 14 days, you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient. Contact reception for further information.

You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months. This will allow you to be on the local Practice list and still remain a patient of your permanent GP. After three months you will have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with that Practice.

To register as a temporary patient simply contact the local Practice you wish to use. Practices do not have to accept you as a temporary patient although they do have an obligation to offer emergency treatment. You cannot register as a temporary patient at a Practice in the town or area where you are already registered.