Anybody in England, whether a resident or overseas visitor, may access primary care services at a GP Practice without charge. No documents are required to register with a GP. However, to facilitate the registration process we would request that two forms of identification are produced if at all possible. It would be helpful if one of these is photographic and one contains your address.
These documents may be used to confirm your details with our local Health Authority. This also helps to ensure the correct matching of your details to any existing NHS record, enabling previous medical records to transfer smoothly between practices. We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Types of photographic evidence:
- Passport
- Driver’s Licence
- Official ID card from Public Services body; or
- Student matriculation card (current year)
Other documents for proof of residency:
- Recent utility bill (within last 3 months)
- Council Tax document
- Television Licence
- Payslips (last two months)
- Rent book/agreement (Public Body or Private Landlord)
- Bank Statement (Name and address section only required)
- Solicitors Letter (Clearly showing your name and address)
If you are unable to provide photographic evidence then we would request you provide one of the above and one of the following:
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Divorce Annulment Papers
If you are unable to provide any documentation, then we will still register you.
If you have any questions regarding NHS entitlement, or our Registration Policy please contact the Practice.