New Patients

Registering Online

You can register all age groups with Forest Medical Group online using this link- Register with a GP surgery (gp-registration.nhs.uk)

 

Register as New Patient - Adult and Children

Registering with us is simple and straightforward. Whether you're new to the area or switching doctors, we’re here to help.

You can register online by clicking the link above, the New Registration Form link will download as a PDF, or register in person at the surgery.

Two forms of ID are required. Where possible, one should be photo identification (such as a passport or driving licence), and the second should show your full name and current postal address.

Approved List:

  • Passport
  • Driving Licence
  • Birth Certificate
  • Medical Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Bank/Building Society Statement
  • N.I. Card
  • Payslip
  • Benefit Agency/Benefit Book/Signing on Card
  • Home Office letters/paper
  • P45

Practice Boundary Information

Please ensure your postcode falls within our practice boundary before registering. Unfortunately, if your address is outside our catchment area, we will not be able to accept your registration.

Practice Boundary

Your address is within the catchment area.
Your address is outside of the catchment area.
Address not found.

Temporary Patient Registrations

If you're unwell while away from home or not currently registered with a GP, you can receive emergency treatment from a local GP practice for up to 14 days. After this period, you'll need to register either as a temporary or permanent patient.

You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months, allowing you to receive care at the local practice while still remaining registered with your usual GP. After three months, you’ll need to re-register as a temporary patient or consider registering permanently.

To register as a temporary patient, contact the local practice directly. While practices are not required to accept temporary patients, they are obligated to provide emergency treatment where needed.

Please note: You cannot register as a temporary patient at a practice in the same area where you are already registered.

Disabled Patient Facilities

We are committed to making our practice accessible to all patients. Our facilities include:

  • Reserved parking spaces for disabled patients

  • Easy access ramp for smooth entry to the building

  • Accessible toilet facilities

If you need any additional assistance or have specific requirements, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

Non-English Speakers

These fact sheets have been written to explain the role of UK health services, the National Health Service (NHS), to newly-arrived individuals seeking asylum. They cover issues such as the role of GPs, their function as gatekeepers to the health services, how to register and how to access emergency services.

Special care has been taken to ensure that information is given in clear language, and the content and style has been tested with user groups.

Open the leaflets in one of the following languages:

Page last reviewed: 13 May 2025
Page created: 18 October 2019