Your GP in Coventry

To register for a doctors surgery in Coventry you typically need to follow these steps:

1. Find a local doctor's surgery: Search for a GP practice located close to where you live or work. You can use online directories or the National Health Service (NHS) website to find doctors near you.
2. Contact the doctor's surgery: once you have chosen one, contact them by phone or visit their website to inquire about the registration process and check if they are accepting new patients.
3. Complete registration forms: The GP practice will provide you with registration forms to fill out. These forms may require information such as your personal details, previous medical history, and NHS number (if you have one). 
4. Provide necessary documents: You may need to show proof of your identity during the registration process. If you already have an NHS Number it might speed up your registration if you have this to hand.
5. Attend an NHS Health Check (you will receive an invitation if you qualify). Your patient records will automatically be transferred from your old doctor to your new doctor.

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To change doctors in Coventry:

1. Find a new doctors surgery: search for a GP practice located close to where you live or work. You can use online directories or the National Health Service (NHS) website to find doctors near you.
2. Contact the new doctors surgery: once you have chosen one, contact them by phone or visit their website to inquire about the registration process and check if they are accepting new patients.
3. Complete registration forms: The doctors practice will provide you with registration forms to fill out. These forms may require information such as your personal details, previous medical history, and NHS number (if you have one). You do not need to tell your old doctors that you are leaving - they will be notified automatically by the NHS when your registration with the new GP practice is confirmed.
4. Provide necessary documents: You may need to show proof of your identity during the registration process. If you already have an NHS Number it might speed up your registration if you have this to hand.
5. Attend an NHS Health Check (you will receive an invitation if you qualify). Your patient records will automatically be transferred from your old doctor to your new doctor. Your patient records will automatically be transferred from your old doctor to your new doctor, but it is still important to have a new patient health assessment with your new doctor so they can get a proper understanding of your health and healthcare needs.

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To Register for an NHS GP in Coventry follow these steps:

1. Find a GP Surgery near you. St Georges Road Surgery is based in Coventry and accepts patients from all of the surrounding area. Most services can be provided online or over the phone, but patients living further afield may not be eligible for some services, such as Home Visits.
2. Check that your chosen NHS GP is accepting new patients. St Georges Road Surgery is accepting new patients.
3. Register with your chosen NHS GP.  
4. For St Georges Road Surgery there are various ways to do this: completing the registration form on the NHS App; filling out the GMS1 form and bring it with you to St Georges Road Surgery.

You don't need:

• Proof of Address
• Proof of Immigration Status
• ID Card
• NHS Number
• National Insurance (NI) Number
• the name of your current GP (if you have one)

If you haven’t registered with a GP in Coventry before, we recommend using the NHS online registration form. It’s important to complete the form accurately to ensure your registration gets accepted.

Once you’ve registered, if you qualify for an NHS Health Check you will be invited to attend one. This allows you to take actions to reduce your risk of developing serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of dementia.

Your assessment includes a health questionnaire, a check to ensure any repeat medications are up to date, in-person observations (such as measuring your blood pressure, pulse check, and BMI), blood tests (if clinically necessary and you’re aged between 40 and 74), and a consultation with a healthcare assistant to discuss your overall health and wellness.

At the end of your assessment, you’ll receive personalised advice to help you enjoy a healthier life for longer. And if needed, we can also book you in for a follow-up consultation.

You do not need to know your NHS number to register with a GP. Your NHS number is used to help identify your medical records. However, we can still find your records without your NHS number. It’s important to complete the online registration form accurately to prevent delays with your registration.

No, you do not have to pay to register with an NHS GP - anyone who lives in England can register with an NHS GP for free.