[mehemlynn]

Hi All,

My husband never found a GP (NHS) in our new home (his is still where he grew up). How do you find a GP, are you expected to just find the nearest or is there a way to find out about different clinics?

It will definately be our daughter and I, maybe my husband as well. We need o get it sorted soon, the school needs to have a GP listed for our girl.

M

 

[Guest]

You need to choose one nearish your home as most will have catchment areas. You'll need to prove your address, ID and right to receive NHS care.

Find GP services - NHS Choices

 

[mehemlynn]

Thanks Shel

 

[Guest]

That site is good as it has reviews BUT as always many only leave reviews when its a bad review!

You dont have to choose the one that is the closest but they will often have about a 3 mile or so catchment (depending on how many are in the local area, might be much further in more rural areas) So you can choose one that has say an asthma clinic, baby clinic or offers weekend appointments if that is what you need rather than just the closest one.