Register with the surgery

We are happy to register new NHS patients within our practice boundary area.

Catchment area

Before filling out a registration form, check you are in our catchment area.

You can also find out which GPs you can register with on the NHS website.

Registering with the surgery

To register with the surgery:

• visit the surgery with two forms of identification
• call the practice on 0207 581 3040 and we will send you the application form

Acceptable identification includes:

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• HC2 certificate
• Rough sleepers’ identity badge
• Hostel registration / mail forwarding letter

Until we have seen your identification you will not be registered at the practice.

For further information on registering with your GP, please visit the NHS website. 

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

Temporary residents

GP2GP

GP2GP enables patients’ electronic health records to be transferred directly and securely between GP practices. It improves patient care as GPs will usually have full and detailed medical records available to them for a new patient’s first consultation.

Patient benefits

When patients move practices, paper medical records can take weeks to arrive but GP2GP transfers are faster, more reliable and more secure than the existing paper-based method of transferring patient records. This means your new practice will have your full and detailed medical record available in time for your very first appointment.

FAQ

• What is GP2GP?
  GP2GP is the technology that transfers your electronic health record directly and securely from your previous GP when you register at this practice.
• Does my old practice need to be using GP2GP for my electronic health record to be transferred electronically?
  Yes, both practices need to be using GP2GP. If they are not, only your paper medical record will be sent and will include a print-out of your electronic health record from your previous practice.
• What happens to my paper record?
  Your paper medical record will also be transferred to this practice. This usually takes about six to eight weeks. In the future when all practices are using GP2GP the need for sending paper records may be reviewed.
• What information will be transferred in my electronic health record?
  The information contained within your electronic health record at your previous practice will be transferred. This includes information about your medications, allergies, adverse reactions, immunisations and vaccinations, laboratory results, diagnoses, medical history and letters from specialists.
• Will my repeat prescriptions be automatically transferred as well?
  Yes, GP2GP transfers all the information about your medications. Your new GP will review all the medicines you are taking before authorising any repeat prescription.
• I am registering as a temporary resident. Will my electronic health record still be transferred electronically?
  No. If you are registering as a temporary resident your health records remain at your usual practice and are not transferred either as paper or via GP2GP. Your temporary practice will contact your registered GP if they require any information.
• Where can I find out more about GP2GP
  Our practice staff should be able to answer any queries you may have. You can also read about GP2GP on the Health and Social Care Information Centre website.

Overseas visitors

If your country has a healthcare agreement with the UK you may not have to pay. For more information, see NHS: how to access NHS services in England if you are visiting from abroad.

Blood and organ preferences

Should patients wish to record their blood and organ preferences, they can do so directly through the blood and organ donation online registration websites, or by phone:

• Blood donation
• Organ donation
• Blood or organ donation by phone: 0300 123 23 23

Related information

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