New Patient Registration
Patients wishing to register with the Practice should collect and complete registration forms. Once your form is returned you will be invited for a New Patient Health Check. These forms are an important part of your registration and contain important information about any appropriate care you may need.
Under the new GMS contract, Patients are registered with the Practice. If you should, however, wish to be registered with a specific GP you should indicate your preference on the application form. If the practice Is unable to comply with your request an explanation will be offered.
Please be aware that this Practice does not issue repeat medication until after Patients have had their New Patient Health Check. You should ensure that you have an adequate supply of medication whilst your registration application is being processed.
Benzodiazepines are only for short-term use, an absolute maximum of two weeks, long-term use is harmful and this Practice implements a reduction programme. All Benzodiazepines will be converted to Diazepam 2mg, an absolute maximum dosage will be 30mg, the dose will be reduced at a rate of 2mg per fortnight then the prescription will be stopped, and urine testing is used.