How do I register with a GP (doctor)?
GP registration is free on the NHS and you can register without a fixed address or photo ID. You don't need to wait until you're ill — registering early means faster appo...
What you need to know
GP registration is free on the NHS and you can register without a fixed address or photo ID. You don't need to wait until you're ill — registering early means faster appointments, prescriptions and referrals when you need them.
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What to do, step by step
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Find your nearest accepting surgery on the NHS website.
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Fill in the registration form — some surgeries take you as a patient even if you're not sure you're registered yet.
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You do not need proof of address or ID; if asked, any documentation is fine.
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Once registered you get an NHS number and can book appointments, order prescriptions and register for the NHS app.
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