New Patients

How to register

It’s easy to register with us, as long as you live within the practice boundary.

You will be required to complete a GMS1 registration form  and a New Patient Questionnaire. Forms can be picked up from either surgery reception, or downloaded from the above links. You can also ring us on 0116 261 6234 (Highfields) or 0116 253 4919 (Belgrave) with your details and we can post them to you.

You will also be required to provide proof of address and identity.

All our new patients are offered either a New Patient Medical or an NHS Health Check, depending on eligibility.
If you require any other information regarding registering with us then please call us on 0116 261 6234 (Highfields) or 0116 253 4919 (Belgrave) and we will be very happy to help.

Please be aware that any errors or missing information on the forms will delay the registration process, therefore please ensure that you check the forms before handing them into to us.

For patients who are not yet permanently settled in the UK or have not lived here for 3 years or more, we will require additional Identification to support your registration such as your passport, or proof of eligibility to live in the UK and proof of address (on a letterhead).

If you are registering a child under 15 at the practice please bring with you their RED BOOK plus any other immunisation records from overseas if they have one. You must also inform the Childhood Immunisation Team at Bridge Park Plaza on 0116 225 2525.

For Overseas nationals, you can bring following proofs of ID (You will require proof of ID and address, and 1 other proof to confirm VISA status)

  • NHS Medical Card
  • Bank Statement/Utility Bill (within last 3 months with current address)
  • Passport or National ID Card with current VISA status
  • Official Letter from UKBA if passport or documents held by them.
  • Letter from College/University to confirm acceptance on course (enrolment letter) to confirm Student VISA status
  • Letter from Employment company to confirm Working VISA status

We regret to inform we will NOT Accept Tenancy Agreements as proof of address unless accompanied by supporting letter from landlord and a utility bill dated within last 3 months in their name.

To be eligible to register at the practice, you must live within the practice catchment area.

Disabled Patient Facilities

There are a number of car parking spaces for the disabled near the main entrance of both sites, with wheelchair access.

Our Reception team members are available to help patients with special needs.

All consulting rooms are on the ground floor at Highfields Medical Centre (Merlyn Vaz), and therefore wheelchair accessible. There is lift at Belgrave Medical Centre, as the practice is located on the 1st floor.

Both health centres operate a hearing loop system.

For further information on the accessibility, or to request any of these services, please contact reception.

Protected Learning Time – Practice Closure

Our GP Practice takes part in a number of Protected Learning Time (PLT) events throughout the year. This dedicated time allows the practice the opportunity to close for the afternoon to carry out essential staff training and address learning and professional development needs for the whole Practice team. This Protected Learning Time allows us as a Practice to improve on our service delivery and ensure we are providing a high standard of care to our patient population.

 

We would like to advise you that the Practice will be closed for PLT on the following dates:

 

·  Wednesday 21st February 2024             afternoon from 1pm-6.30pm

 

Between the hours of 1pm-6.30pm on these days, the phone lines will be diverted to an outsourced provider, Willows Health who will be able to assist you.

If you need medical assistance Willows Health will provide a clinical assessment over the phone, and if you require to be seen by a GP within these hours, they will arrange this.