Patients registering at the practice will not be assigned to any particularly doctor. We would, however, recommend as far as possible that you see the same doctor if you are being treated for an ongoing condition.
As you can appreciate it can take a little time completing the necessary paperwork, and we would therefore request that any patient moving to the area wishing to register with the Practice, does so prior to making an appointment with a doctor or nurse (preferably outside surgery hours). This avoids causing additional delays at the reception desk during a busy surgery.
What you will need to bring…
Ideally you should bring your NHS card, issued either at birth or when you last registered with a doctor. If you cannot find this card we have registration forms at the surgery.
Additional Information
Once you have registered with the practice, and you have repeat medication, you will need to make a telephone appointment with the Clinical Pharmacist for a new patient review. If you suffer with a long term condition, you will need a new registration appointment with one of our practice nurses. Please call the appointment lines to arrange this.
The receptionist will endeavour to make this appointment at a convenient time to suit the patient – note early morning, lunchtime and early evening appointments available.
If you wish to register for online patient access, which allows you to book an appointment for a doctor or our nurse practitioner online, please contact reception who will be happy to print off the relevant details for you.
What if you move out of our catchment area…
If you move outside our catchment area you will be asked to re-register at a practice closer to your residence, for your own safety and best possible care. Upon notification of your new address you will be given 28 days to re-register at a new practice. After this time, if you are still a patient at the Moat House Surgery, your records will be sent back to the Health Authority and you will receive notification. From this date you will no longer be a patient at the surgery.
