Register with us as a New Patient

Registration Policy

Anybody in England, whether a resident or overseas visitor, may access primary care services at a GP Practice without charge. No documents are required to register with a GP; however, to facilitate the registration process we would request that two forms of identification are produced, ideally if possible, one should be photographic, and one must contain your address. You may be asked to sign a Practice Form to give your permission for us to retain these documents with your electronic patient record.

These documents may be used to confirm your details with our local Health Authority. This also helps to ensure the correct matching of your details to any existing NHS record, enabling previous medical records to transfer smoothly between practices. We appreciate your assistance in this matter.

Types of acceptable photographic evidence:
– Passport
– Drivers Licence
– ID card from Public Services body; or
– Student matriculation card (current year)

Other documents for proof of residency that are acceptable are:
– Recent utility bill (within last 3 months)
– Council Tax document
– Television Licence
– Payslips (last two months)
– Rent book/agreement (Public Body or Private Landlord)
– Bank Statement (Name and address section only required)
– Solicitors Letter (Clearly showing your name and address)

If you are unable to provide photographic evidence then we would request you provide one of the above and one of the following:
– Birth Certificate
– Marriage Certificate
– Divorce Annulment Papers

If you are unable to provide any documentation, then we may still register you. However we may need to contact our Registration Department first, to verify your information with them, and ensure your medical records are not delayed in being transferred to the Practice. This will normally involve a phone call between you, our Registration Department and ourselves. Alternatively we may also email/write to them directly in which case we will require your consent for us to do so.

If you have any questions regarding NHS entitlement, or our Registration Policy please contact the Practice.

Practice Area

The Practice area includes Ormskirk, Aughton, Scarisbrick, Halsall, Haskayne, Bickerstaffe and some parts of Burscough and Lathom. A detailed map is available at Reception and also at the offices of Central Lancashire Primary Care Trust.

Catchment Area

Register Online

We are using an NHS online service called Register with a GP surgery that makes it easy to register with this GP surgery.

Just fill in this quick online form to start the process. You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

The service is designed and run by the NHS, so your personal information is safe. It reduces our administrative workload and makes it easier for you to register.

Paper forms are still available if you need one.

Register with a paper form

Would you rather register with a paper form? Download, print, complete and deliver to the practice in person.

Further Information

You can also call into the surgery if you wish. Newly registered patients will be invited for a check-up consultation if you have a chronic disease within 6 months of registering. If you wish to choose to see a particular Doctor for some or all medical conditions please let the Receptionist know and it will be noted on your medical records. We will always try to ensure that this is possible but there may be occasions when it is not possible.

Acceptance on to the list is as at the discretion of the Doctor and we will ask you for proof of identity. (Please refer to our registration policy below and why we ask for this). Please note that your medical records may take several weeks to arrive at the Practice.

There are a number of reasons why you may not be able to register with your chosen GP, for example you may live too far away. If this is the case simply choose another GP in your local area.

Organ Donation

From 2020, adults in England will be considered potential donors unless they choose to opt out or are excluded. For more information please visit the Organ Donation NHS UK where you can also register your decision.

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 local 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.

Download the Temporary Services Form