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Join North Wood Group Practice
Now Registering New Patients
Looking for a GP practice that puts patients first? North Wood Group Practice is currently welcoming new patients to register with us.
Registering is quick and easy, and you can join us even if you live outside our normal practice boundary (enter your postcode below to check eligibility). We accept patients from anywhere in England, so you can have a Practice that meets your needs depending on your lifestyle in relation to where you live or work.
There’s no need to contact your current GP surgery – we’ll take care of transferring your medical records once your registration is complete, making the process as smooth as possible.
Whether you’re new to the area, looking for a change, or simply searching for a trusted local GP service, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our practice.
Our patient registration policy does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, social class, age, religion, sexual orientation or appearance, disability or medical condition.
Register today and become part of North Wood Group Practice
Check your Postcode
We accept registrations from the whole of England, but if you are outside the Practice boundary there are some points to consider:
- You will not be eligible for home visits
- You will need to be able to attend the Practice in person
- If you have complex healthcare needs that require local community services or hospital care, a Practice closer to home may be more suitable
Before filling out a registration form, check you are in our catchment area.
Important
Care has been taken in the preparation of information on our Postcode Mapping Tool, however there may be instances where the Postcode Mapping Tool does not include your location even though it is within our Practice Boundary. An example of this may be new housing developments where the postcodes are not yet included on Google.
If you have any questions about your eligibilty join this surgery please contact us.
Complete a New Patient Registration Form
When you register, it's helpful to have your NHS number. You can use the NHS website to find your NHS number.
Out-of-Area Registrations
If you choose to register from outside our boundary, you will need to be able to attend the practice when appointments are required, as home visits are not available for out-of-area patients.
For patients who may need regular home visits, have significant mobility difficulties, or have complex healthcare needs that require close coordination with local community services or hospital care, registering with a GP practice closer to home may provide the most convenient and appropriate support.
If you're unsure whether out-of-area registration is right for you, our team will be happy to discuss your circumstances and help you make an informed choice.
More information about registering outside the Practice boundary
Safe Surgeries
We are proud to be a ‘Safe Surgery’ for everyone in our community.
Everyone in the UK has the right to free care from a GP. If you don’t have proof of ID or address, you can still register.
Immigration status or nationality don’t matter - our team won’t ask for immigration documents and won’t share your information with the Home Office unless serious crime is involved.
Temporary Services
If you are ill while away from home or if you are not registered with a Doctor but need to see one, you can receive emergency treatment from the local GP Practice for 14 days. After 14 days you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient.
You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months. This will allow you to be on the local Practice list and still remain a patient of your permanent GP. After three months you will have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with that Practice.
To register as a temporary patient simply contact the practice you wish to use. Practices do not have to accept you as a temporary patient although they do have an obligation to offer emergency treatment. You cannot register as a temporary patient at a Practice in the town or area where you are already registered.
Your Named GP
The practice provides all patients with a named GP. All GPs are able to provide care to all of our patients. Your named GP will not be available at all times.
For continuity of care, we try to book patients with a GP that is known to them or has seen the patient before, particularly for patients with more complex care needs. However, this is not always possible.
We need to divide our patients evenly between all of our doctors, so they can manage their workload. Therefore to do this fairly and impartially, we have selected patients by surname to match to a doctor.
Use The NHS App
Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.
Find out more and download the app
Safe Surgeries
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