Register with a doctor's practice near home
Everything else in this area assumes a practice that knows you exist, and many people only discover they are not registered when they are already ill. Registering while you are well means the first appointment is about prevention rather than a crisis, and your records can be transferred before you need them.
First tasks
- Look up the three practices closest to home and note their booking options
- Submit a registration form to the practice that suits you best
- Ask the new practice to request your records from your previous doctor
- Save the practice phone number and online booking link to your contacts