You should look for a GP as soon as you move to a new area. You should not wait until
you are ill. The health centre, or surgery, will tell you what you need to do to register.
Usually you must have a medical card. If you do not have one, the GP’s receptionist
should give you a form to send to the local health authority. They will then send you a
medical card.

Before you register you should check the surgery can offer what you need. For example,
you might need a woman GP, or maternity services. Sometimes GPs have many patients
and are unable to accept new ones. If you cannot find a GP, you can ask your local
authority to help you find one.

<<Previous Page	Index	Top	Next Page>>