How do you register with a GP?

Choose the local GP surgery that you want to register with. You can find a surgery near you using the NHS Choices website (www.nhs.uk) or clicking on the link https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-GP and typing your postcode into the search box.

Contact the GP practice and ask to register with them. They will invite you to the health centre and ask you to complete a form.

Dentists not only solve problems; they can prevent them. Potential problems they can spot include the onset of gum disease and dental decay. When it comes to your oral health it is important you see your dentist regularly so that they can catch any issues early.

How do you register with a dentist?

Find a dentist that is convenient to you and phone them to see if they have any appointments available. Dentists may not always be able to take on new NHS patients immediately so you may have to go onto a waiting list or look for another dentist who are taking on new NHS patients. You could also pay privately.

You can search for a dentist using the NHS Choices website (www.nhs.uk) or clicking on the link  https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-to-find-an-nhs-dentist/ and typing your postcode into the search box

It is important to seek help from the Cared for Children’s Specialist nurse if you are struggling to register with a GP or dental practice

Please speak to the Cared for Children’s Specialist nurse or your Personal Advisor (PA) if you have a health condition or you become unwell as you could be exempt from paying for prescriptions or have prescriptions paid for you