NEWLY REGISTERED PATIENTS
All new patients joining our practice will be asked to arrange an appointment with either a nurse or doctor. This allows us to assess your medical needs and to record accurately any medication you require. It is an ideal opportunity for new patients to become familiar with the practice.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
We are required by the Health Board to notify them immediately of any change of name and/or address of our patients. Please inform the surgery as soon as possible of any changes you may have to the above details. Click HERE to download Change of detail form, this should be posted or handed into the practice.
If you move address outside our practice area (click HERE for boundary map), you will need to find an alternative GP in your new area. There are instructions on what to do when you move to a new area on the back of your NHS medical card or alternatively you can contact the Health Authority with the area you have moved to and they will assist you in finding a new GP.
WORK AND SICKNESS
Self-certification with form SC1 is all that is required for illnesses lasting six days or less. This form is available at the DSS or chemists. After six days you must consult a doctor further certification.
PRIVATE MEDICALS
Insurance medicals and non-NHS examinations are undertaken by mutual arrangement with the GP of your choice (eg HGV medicals, sports medicals). A fee will be charged in accordance with BMA rates.
AMBULANCES/PATIENT TRANSPORT
The practice can request an ambulance for non-ambulant patients for the first appointment at hospital only. Transport by ambulance for subsequent appointments should be arranged by the hospital, so please check with the hospital on your first visit if asked to return. Your doctor cannot arrange an ambulance for patients fit to travel by public transport.