Registering With Our Practice
We believe that healthcare should be accessible to everyone staying in our community, regardless of where you call home. Whether you have lived in Scotland your whole life or have just arrived, our doors are open to help you manage your health and wellbeing. This guide explains how you can join our practice and what to expect during the registration process.
Your Right to Healthcare
In Scotland, entitlement to NHS primary care is based on your presence in the country rather than your nationality or “ordinary residence” status. This means that anyone currently in Scotland is entitled to register with a GP practice and receive consultations free of charge. You do not need to pay to see a GP or to access our primary care services.
How to Register
You can apply to register with us yourself, or a representative (such as a parent, carer, or a voluntary organisation) can do so on your behalf. When you join, we will ask you to complete a registration form to ensure your details are accurately recorded on our systems.
Identification and Documentation
To help us process your application quickly and accurately, we find it helpful if patients can provide two forms of identification:
- One form of photographic ID (such as a passport or driving licence).
- One document confirming your current address – (for example, a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months).
We may ask for your permission to store digital copies of these documents in your secure electronic record. This helps us verify your details with the local Health Board and ensures your previous medical records are transferred to us safely and without delay.
If you do not have these documents, we will still register you. In these cases, we may need to contact the NHS registration department to verify your information. This might involve a brief phone call with you present or written correspondence with your consent. Our goal is simply to ensure we have the correct medical history to provide you with the best possible care.
Useful Resources
For more information on how the NHS works in Scotland or your rights as a patient, you may find these resources helpful:
- NHS Inform provides comprehensive guidance on patient rights and NHS services.
- The Charter of Patient Rights and Responsibilities outlines what you can expect NHs Scotland and what is expected of you.
Medical Emergencies
The registration process is for routine and ongoing care. If you require urgent medical attention, please follow the guidance below:
Life-Threatening Emergencies
If you or someone with you has a serious injury or a life-threatening medical emergency, call 999 immediately. This service is free from any phone. You will be asked which service you require (Ambulance, Fire, or Police) and will need to provide your location.
Urgent Care
If you require urgent treatment that is not life-threatening but you are well enough to travel, you should attend the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. For non-emergency advice when the surgery is closed, you can contact NHS 24 by phoning 1