Introduction
- Registration will need to be completed before you can book an appointment with us.
- Please allow five working days from submitting the form for registration to be completed, we will send a text to confirm you are registered with us.
- You will remain registered with your previous GP until you are fully registered with us. We cannot issue any repeat prescriptions until we receive confirmation of your past medical history and medication so do ask your previous GP for a supply.
- Please contact the practice if you are registering children (under 16 years old) in your care before completing an online registration.
- If you wish to register as a temporary patient please contact the Practice directly.
Register Online
Step 1: Check Catchment Area
Use the map below to confirm that you live within our Practice Catchment Area:
Step 2: Complete a Patient Registration Form and Upload Identification
Our online registration form will collect your details, a brief outline of your medical history and record your preferences. This information may be added to your record and will allow us to begin to provide you with medical services.
It is surgery policy that your identification (ID) is provided showing your current address. Registrations cannot be processed without this requirement. You can upload a copy of your identity with the 'Upload Identification' button, or if you prefer to submit your documents in person please speak to the reception team.
We cannot accept online registrations for children aged under 16 years. Please come in to the surgery to complete children’s registrations.
I do not want to register online
If you prefer not to register online please complete the following steps:
- Use our Practice Catchment Area Tool to ensure you live with our catchment area.
- Download and complete a GMS1 Permanent Patient Registration form (also available from reception).
- Return your completed registration forms to reception along with your photo identification.
Temporary Residents
The Doctors are happy to see patients who are temporarily resident in the Practice area should medical advice be required. In this instance persons wishing to be treated should state that they are a temporary resident when reporting to reception.
To register you will need to visit reception with your passport and a completed Temporary Resident Registration form (the form is also available from reception).
Valid Forms of Identification
To register we require photo identification (ID) (passport, drivers licence or European Union (EU) Identity card).
If you are homeless or of no fixed abode, then although it is helpful to have photo ID you can register without any.
Any other ID such as an HC2 Certificate, Rough Sleepers' Identity badge, Hostel registration or mail forwarding letter would also be helpful but again we will register you even if you don't have these. As we know it is more important that you can access health care when you need it.
If you are unsure on how to register, please ask at reception and they can help you to complete the registration process.
Accountable Named GP for All Patients
All patients registered at Weeping Cross, Beaconside & John Amery Drive Surgeries have a named doctor who has overall responsibility for your care and support. Your registered GP is also your named accountable and your allocated GP. Your allocated GP will be responsible for the provision of your healthcare. If you choose to see another doctor at the surgery you are entirely free to go on doing so exactly as before.
If you are unsure of who is your named Doctor please ask at reception
New patients are allocated a Doctor on Registration.