Registering as a New Patient

Whether or not you’ve previously been registered with another GP, we recommend using the NHS Online New Patient Registration Service as the quickest and most secure way to join our practice.

Registration is typically completed within 5 working days.
If you require urgent registration, please contact the surgery after submitting your online application.

Proof of ID and Address

We may ask for a copy of your photo ID and correspondence address to help us:

• Accurately match your existing medical records on the NHS database so they can be transferred to our practice.

• Confirm that you live within our catchment area.

  Please note: Patients living outside our catchment area may still register, but we are unable to offer home visits for those patients. We also advise that families with newborn babies register with a local GP who can coordinate their local Health Visitor services and child immunisations more effectively.

For your correspondence address, you do not need to provide your permanent living address. However, please ensure the address is reliable and secure, as hospital and referral letters may be sent there by post.If you choose not to provide proof of ID or address, please kindly let us know your reason. While it is not mandatory, sharing this information helps us ensure accurate and safe registration.

Alternatively you can also download the new patient registration form (PRF1), complete and send it to highfield-surgery.noreply@nhs.net.

Please note that, in line with our practice policy, any newborn baby will be automatically registered with our surgery if the mother is already a registered patient. Once the registration is completed, a confirmation email will be sent to the mother.

You will still have the option to register your baby with a different GP in the future—typically if the family moves to a new area.

Important: If your family address changes, please remember to inform us so we can update your child’s records accordingly.

Please read our Practice Leaflet for further information

Click: Practice information leaflet – Highfield – Updated 17 Jun 2025

We encourage all new patients to register for Patient Online Access Service or use the NHS App, which allows you to:

• Book appointments

• Manage repeat prescriptions

• View your medical records, including test results

With this online access service or NHS app, you can also request third-party access with the appropriate consent, allowing you to help manage the healthcare of another person—such as a child or family member who is also registered with us.