Croft Medical Centre | New Patients

Register online

Online registration is simple, choose which of our practices you'd like to register with and follow the steps.

Register in-person

To register in-person you can either:

• Visit the surgery to complete a paper registration form in person. Get directions
• Download and print a paper registration form, fill it in at home, then bring it into the surgery

Download paper registration form (PFR1)

Register as a temporary Patient

You can register with our practice as a temporary patient for up to 3 months.

To register as a temporary patient you can either:

• Visit the surgery to complete a paper temporary registration form in person. Get directions
• Download and print a paper temporary registration form, fill it in at home, then bring it into the surgery

Download paper temporary registration form (GMS3)

View our catchment area

Quickly check your eligibility by entering your post code.

Find your NHS number

When you register, it’s helpful to have your NHS number, as this helps us complete your registration quicker.

Find your NHS number

What you need to register with us

When you register with our practice, we will only ask for some basic information, such as your name, date of birth and address.

You do not need to provide ID, proof of address or proof of immigration status to register with us.

If you have your NHS number, this can help us locate your medical records more easily, but it is not required to complete your registration. To find your NHS Number click here.

As part of the process, we may also ask for:
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• The name and address of an emergency contact
• The name and address of your current GP, if you have one
• The name and address of your carer, if you have one

In some cases, we may ask for additional information or documents. This could be to help us locate or transfer your medical records, or to confirm that you are the parent or guardian of a child you are registering.

If you do not have a permanent address, you can still register with our practice using a temporary address or our surgery address.

Frequently asked questions

Why has my registration been rejected?

There are several reasons why your registration may be rejected, such as living outside the catchment area, having previously been removed from our patient list, or providing insufficient information.

To help prevent this, please complete the registration form as accurately as possible and check all details before submitting.

If your registration is refused, we will write to you within 14 days to explain why.

Can I register if I’m out of area?

We do not accept out of area registrations, please check you are eligble here before starting your application to join us.

How long does registration take?

It’s usually within 5 days of the surgery receiving your details, but it may take longer.

Why choose to register as a temporary patient?

This option may be suitable if you’re living away from home but do not wish to permanently change your GP surgery, or if you’re visiting from abroad.

What happens after 3 months of being registered as a temporary patient?

After 3 months, you can either re-apply as a temporary patient or register with us as a permanent patient here.

What if my temporary registration isn’t accepted?

If your application for temporary registration is not accepted, we can still provide any necessary immediate treatment for up to 14 days.

I don’t have a fixed address. Can I still register?

If you do not have a permanent address, you can register with a GP surgery using a temporary address or the address of the GP surgery.