Registration
Registration is a quick and easy process which involves completing some simple forms. These can be sought from reception. We are currently registering new patients and have the capacity in our list size to accommodate new residents in the area. The practice does not discriminate on the grounds of: sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, marital status, age, gender, social class, age, religion, sexual orientation, appearance, disability or medical condition. You will also be asked to produce proof of your identity and residency.
In addition to your practice registration, you will be invited to attend for a New Patient Health check. This health check is carried out by the Practice Nurse. However, if you wish to consult a Doctor, please feel free to arrange the appointment with reception staff.
Change of Details
Please advise the reception staff should you require to change your name, address, telephone number or any other personal information recorded in your case notes. Remember to also inform the hospital if you’re waiting for an appointment or having treatment. If you move house out with the practice area you should register with another GP as soon as you move.
Entitlement to NHS Treatment for Overseas Visitors
The practice recognises that patients who are visitors to the UK may require to have medical treatment while they are here. Unfortunately not all visitors to the UK are entitled to free NHS treatment. This is dependant on certain criteria being fulfilled, such as residency and reason for visiting the UK. Patients will be asked to provide evidence of residency and photographic identification in all cases.
Where a patient is not eligible for free NHS treatment, the practice will provide services, however a fee will be chargeable. All treatment that is considered exempt from charge for everyone, will be provided free of charge by the practice. This includes treatment for an accident or an emergency, treatment of certain communicable diseases (although prescription charges may apply), compulsory mental health treatment, Family Planning and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
Patients who are not eligible for free NHS treatment will be required to pay the full costs. This may include: GP service charge, full prescription charges, test sampling (including laboratory charges) etc. Where it is necessary to refer a patient for secondary care, patients should be aware that charges may apply as the practice will inform the service at the time of referral.
For further information please visit the Health Rights Information Scotland website:www.hris.org.uk/patient-information/information-about-health-rights/health-care-for-overseas-visitors