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Register as a new patient

For new patients looking to register with The Eastwood Group.

To register as a new patient with our practice, please come to the surgery and complete the following forms:

  • Registration form
  • New patient questionnaire

You may also need to provide:

  • Photographic ID
  • Proof of address

If you do not have these documents, please inform our staff when returning the completed forms so they can assist with your registration. If you’re homeless, you can use a temporary address such as a friend’s house, shelter, or the GP surgery address.

Online registration

Alternatively, our practice now offers online registration. It takes around 15 minutes to complete a registration. You need to complete the process in one session.

If you are registering more than one person make sure to give yourself enough time. Your chosen GP surgery should register you within 2 weeks of receiving your details.

To complete an online registration form, please click here: Register with a GP surgery

Getting assistance

If you need help completing the registration forms, please call our surgery. You can also seek assistance from:

  • Local organisations supporting the homeless
  • Citizens advice
  • Your local healthwatch

Registration refusals

A GP surgery can refuse registration if:

  • They are not accepting new patients
  • You live outside their practice boundary area
  • You were previously removed from their patient list
  • It’s too far from your home for home visits

If you have any issues registering, contact:

  • NHS England customer contact centre: 0300 311 22 33
  • Your local healthwatch

Changing GP practices

You can switch to a new GP surgery if:

  • You have moved
  • Experienced had problems with your current practice
  • You were removed from the patient list
  • Notify your old GP when changing address or leaving their area

Special circumstances

Under the Mental Capacity Act, if a person over 16 cannot make decisions about their care, registration can be done by:

  • A relative
  • The main carer
  • A power of attorney
  • A court-appointed representative

Please let our staff know if there are any circumstances requiring special assistance during registration. We’re here to ensure you can access the primary care services you need.

Temporary residents

If you require treatment while away from home or are not currently registered with a GP, you can register as a new patient, but only as a temporary resident for up to 3 months at any surgery.

If you require any further information, please visit the NHS website, How to register with a GP surgery – NHS

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