Registering with a GP practice

Learn about the benefits of registering with a GP practice and how to do it.

GP practices are the first point of contact with the NHS for most patients. A GP practice is a team of health professionals, led by GPs, who look after all the physical, mental and social aspects of you and your family’s health.

Through your GP practice you can receive a wide range of services, including:

Consultations and advice about your health
Prescriptions for medicines
Tests to diagnose what is wrong with you
A referral to a specialist service
Monitoring and care for any long term health problems.
Screening, vaccinations and advice to help prevent health problems or diagnosing them as early as possible.

In this section you will find everything you need to know about registering with a GP practice.

Not registered with a GP?

If you are not yet registered with a local GP practice, you should do so as soon as possible to ensure that you can receive medical treatment when you need it. Don’t wait until you are ill.

How to register with a GP practice

How to register

1. Find a GP that you would like to register with and contact them to ask permission.
2. They will usually ask you to complete a form giving details such as:

your name and address
your date of birth
you NHS number (if you know it)
other information, such as the name and address of you previous GP

3. You will need to take the form into your chosen GP practice. Some GP surgeries will also ask to see proof of your identity.
4. You will be sent a letter confirming that you have been registered. Your medical records will then be transferred.

Everyone has the right to register

You don’t need to provide a fixed address
Identification is not mandatory
Anyone can see a GP even if you are visiting the country

Finding a GP

You can find your nearest GP using the NHS “Find services” directory

Alternatively, call NHS 111

Healthwatch also offers a signposting service to give you information and help you to find out about the choices available to you. You can find out more here

GP Registration Officers

Our GP Registration Officers are available to help you with any questions or support you may need to register with your local GP.

Contacting our GP Registration Officers

They are able to assist you with:

Finding your local GP practice
Assistance with completing your registration form
Answering any questions you may have about the process and what happens next

Contact:

You can contact our GP Registration Officer between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday

Prakash Patel:

Telephone: 07824821101
Email: Prakash.Patel@LeicesterCityCCG.nhs.uk

GP registration engagement events

If you need help registering with a GP come down to one of our GP registration community engagement events.

GP registration engagement dates

2022:

There are currently no planned events. Please check back for regular updates for all future events.

How to register with a doctor leaflet

How to register with a doctor leaflet