How do I register my GP for the first time UK?

Before you register, contact the GP surgery to confirm that it covers the address where you are living or staying temporarily. Ask to register at the GP reception. Show this leaflet and they will ask you to fill in a registration form. Ask for help with filling in the form if needed and return it to the GP reception.

Is registering with a GP free in UK?

Free services. GP and nurse consultations in primary care, treatment provided by a GP and other primary care services are free of charge to all whether registering with a GP as an NHS patient, or accessing NHS services as a temporary patient. For secondary care services, the UK’s healthcare system is residence-based.

How long does it take to register with a GP UK?

How long does it take to register with a GP? Registering with a new GP surgery can take a few days, and in some cases a week or two. It will depend on how your new surgery works, and if they need to book you in for an initial health check. With Push Doctor, it only takes a few minutes to register to see a GP.

What is GP registration in UK?

The GP Register is a list of doctors who are eligible for appointment as a general practitioner in the UK. Since 1 April 2006, all doctors working as a GP in the UK health service must be on the GP Register, other than doctors in training, such as GP registrars.

How to register with a GP?

Find your local GP practice You can use Scotland’s Service Directory to find your nearest GP practice.

What is GP registration?

The GP Register is a list of doctors who are eligible for appointment as a general practitioner in the UK.

What is a GP Registrar?

GP registrar. A junior doctor training in a GP’s surgery under the supervision of an approved GP trainer. The GP registrar year is the last year of a 5-year training period to become a GP in the UK.