Register with our practice

We welcome new patients and accept registrations from patients living both within and outside our practice boundary.

Our practice catchment area covers Southam and the surrounding villages of Bascote, Long Itchington, Stockton, Napton-on-the-Hill and Ladbroke.

Patients who live outside our practice boundary may register as an out of area patient, subject to practice approval. Please note that the practice cannot provide home visits outside the practice area.

Out of area registration is not suitable for patients who are:

Housebound
Pregnant
Receiving palliative or end of life care
Undergoing active cancer treatment
Requiring ongoing or complex mental health support
Paediatric patients (under 18 years of age)

If your circumstances change and you fall into one of the above categories, we may advise you to register with a GP practice closer to your home to ensure you can access appropriate local services and home visiting support when required.

Anyone in England can register with a GP practice. Registration is free, and you do not need proof of address, immigration status, identification or an NHS number to register.

GP practices are usually the first point of contact for healthcare needs. We can diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, provide health advice, and refer patients to other NHS services when appropriate.

If you are homeless, you can still register with a GP. You may use a temporary address, such as a friend’s address, a day centre, hostel, or, where appropriate, the practice address.

Please note: You will be asked to upload the ID proof in case you request online access to medical records.

As well as registering online, you can also download a PRF1 form and register within the Practice, visit this link: Register with a GP surgery using a paper form

What are the acceptable examples of Photo ID and Proof of Address?

Acceptable photo ID:

Current passport or identity card
Resident permit issued by Home office
Current UK photocard driving licence
HM Forces identity card
Police photographic ID card
University or college photo smartcard
NHS smart card

Acceptable proof of address:

Recent utility bill (within 3 months of the current date)
Local authority tax bill ( valid for current year)
Bank or building society statement ( within 3 months of a current date)
Current tenancy agreement
Court order (within 12 months of the current date)
UCAS letter (within 12 months of the current date)

How do I register my baby?

You need to register your new baby at the Practice as soon as possible.

Parents or guardians can register a baby at the Practice by completing and presenting to Reception, form FP58 which is issued at the same time as a birth certificate. This is for new born babies only. Older babies and children should register using our Join the Practice Request online form.

Mother and Baby Checks

Once your baby is registered, the Practice will send you an appointment for a mother and baby post-natal check. This takes place at around 6 weeks.

This is a 20 minute appointment; 10 minutes for the baby’s check and 10 minutes for the mother’s post-natal check. Further details about what happens at this appointment is available from NHS choices.

Please remember to bring the red book to your appointment.

If you cannot attend this appointment you must notify reception as soon as possible.

Catchment Area (Practice Boundary)

Named GP

All registered patients have a named doctor who has overall responsibility for their care and support. Your registered GP is also your named accountable GP.

Your allocated GP will be responsible for the provision of your healthcare. However, if you choose to see another doctor at the surgery you are entirely free to go on doing so.

If you are unsure of who is your named Doctor please ask at reception.

Patients have the right to express a preference of doctor on their records. However, the practice may not always be able to comply with your request. If this is the case, we will explain why.

Access to Medical Records

In accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, General Data Protection Regulations and Access to Health Records Act, patients may request to see their medical records. There is no charge for this as long as the request for information is reasonable.

Please speak to administration team if you require a copy of your medical records.

No information will be released without written patient consent unless we are legally obliged to do so.