New Patient Registration
To register as a patient at this practice you simply need to fill in the relevant registration forms which you can either collect from the surgery or download below.
Providing that there has never been any breakdown of relationships previously etc., there should be no reason why we will not accept your registration.
Patients are now no longer registered with an individual doctor but with the practice. However, please be advised that you will have a named G.P. who we will endeavour to ensure you see in order to provide continuity, however, this may not always be possible and there will be times when you are offered an appointment with another clinician.
We are currently accepting new patients.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IN ORDER TO REGISTER AT THE PRACTICE
ALL ADDITIONAL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED
AS WE ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT THIS INFORMATION. (Please print out the questionnaire relevant to your age, fill it in and hand them back in to our reception thank you. )
IT IS ALSO PRACTICE POLICY FOR ALL NEW PATIENTS TO ATTEND A NEW PATIENT CHECK WITH ONE OF OUR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS – PLEASE CALL RECEPTION TO BOOK THIS.
If you are registering a baby please note that it is important that your baby’s NHS number is entered on the form (this can be found at the front of your RED child health book. When signing the form could you also print your name (this makes it easier when registering to attach the baby to the mother).
Online Services
From the 1st of November 2023 all patients will automatically be granted access to their medical records via the NHS app. However, access will only be granted to anything that has been added from this date.
If you wish to have access to content prior to this date you will need to fill out one of our Advanced Online Services Request Forms which you can print out HERE or ask for from one of our reception staff.
Once filled in please hand the form back in at reception (you will need to bring an approved form of I.D. with you when you do this). Once a doctor has authorised your request it will be processed within 28 days.
For more information on online services please follow the link below.
Practice Area
Our Practice
Boundary Map
Our practice covers Atherstone and the surrounding area including; Twycross, Sheepy Magna, Sheepy Parva, WellsBorough, Mancetter, Oldbury, Baddesley Ensor and Warton. For more specific enquires please contact our reception team.
Guide to GP Services
The Royal College of General Practitioners has produced a useful guide for patients about the services on offer at GP Surgeries and how to access them. You can download the guide below.
Do You Know Your NHS Number?
A new service is available to help patients find their NHS number and is accessible via the link below:
The website will request you to input your full name, date of birth and postcode. Once confirmed, the details can be sent to you via email, text or letter.
Your NHS Number is unique to you and is the only National Unique Patient Identifier used to help healthcare staff match patients to their health records. Everyone registered with the NHS in England and Wales has their own NHS Number.
Each NHS Number is a unique 10-digit number which is printed on NHS medical cards.
An example of an NHS Number is 123 456 7890. The NHS Number ensures that each patient is uniquely identifiable to NHS staff, not only helping staff to correctly identify them but to locate their health records quickly & efficiently leading to improved and safer healthcare. You can find your NHS number in most documents or letters sent to you by the NHS.
You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.
Text Message Reminders
You can now register to receive information by text message on your phone regarding appointments and health care.
If you wish to register for this messaging service please fill out the consent form below
Consent Form
Communication Consent Form
New Data Protection Regulations from May 2018 (GDPR)
Under the new data protection regulations introduced from 25th May 2018, we will continue to contact patients via text messages regarding the delivery of care if they have provided consent to do so.
If practices are sending messages about recommended treatment for the management of a specific health issue, then this is defined as providing appropriate care for patients, not marketing purposes.
If you would like ot opt out of any future contact via text messaging, then please complete the form and indicate in the marked section.
Safe Surgery
access to healthcare no matter their circumstances. To read more about what it means to be a safe surgery please read through our safe surgery declaration below.
We are aware that language barriers can be impediment to receiving proper healthcare. Please click HERE to find a series of resources addressing common questions including how to register with a GP, COVID 19 and the vaccine as well as keeping young people healthy.