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Register with a GP (family doctor)
Register with a GP surgery near where you live as soon as you arrive. In England you do not need proof of address, ID or immigration status to register.
Official links
Show links for:
| Official source | Applies to |
|---|---|
| NHS: how to register with a GP surgery www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-surgery/ | England |
| NHS: find a GP www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp | England |
| NHS 111 Wales: local services 111.wales.nhs.uk/ | Wales |
| NHS inform (Scotland) www.nhsinform.scot/ | Scotland |
| nidirect: doctors (GPs) www.nidirect.gov.uk/information-and-services/health-services/doctors-gps | Northern Ireland |
Step by step
- Find surgeries near your address.
- Register online or with the surgery's form. Registration is free.
- Once registered, use the NHS App to book appointments and order repeat prescriptions.