Find the most convenient GP Practice for your lifestyle; close to home, your work or your children's school
You have the legal right to choose which NHS GP practice you register with*
Search and compare from over 6,500 GP practices across England
Or use an online GP for fast consultations.
Choose the Right GP Practice for You
Find the most convenient GP Practice for your lifestyle; close to home, your work or your children's school
You have the legal right to choose which NHS GP practice you register with*
Search and compare from over 6,500 GP practices across England
Or use an online GP for fast consultations.
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How Does the GP Practice Search Work?
You can choose which NHS GP practice to register with, as well as which doctor or nurse you would like to see. That practice must make every effort to allow you to see the person you've chosen, however there may be occasions where this is not possible*
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1. Search and compare
Search over 6,500 NHS GP practices across England
2. Make enquiry
Use the site to make an enquiry at one or more GP practices to establish which practices are accepting new patient registrations
3. Complete registration process (if applicable)
Complete the registration process with the GP practice of your choice
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Hospital
Consultant Team
Choosing a GP
You can choose which GP practice to register with, as well as which doctor or nurse you would like to see. That practice must make every effort to allow you to see the person you've chosen, however there may be occasions where this is not possible*
Choosing a Hospital
When an NHS GP initially refers you to see a consultant or specialist, you can choose which hospital you would prefer to be referred to. You can choose an NHS hospital or a private hospital that is contracted to do NHS work. You can make this choice ahead of your first appointment, whenever you are referred for a physical or mental health condition. Exceptions apply*
Choosing a Consultant Team
You can choose which clinical team will be responsible for your NHS treatment, so always discuss your options with the person referring you.
For a physical condition you will be seen by a consultant or a clinician from their team. For a mental health condition you will be seen by a consultant, a mental health team leader or a member of their team
Read Our Guide to Choosing the Right NHS GP Practice
Still have questions? Why not read our guide to selecting the right NHS GP practice for you
In this guide
- Your right to choose an NHS GP
- Circumstances where you may be denied registration with a practice
- Key metrics to consider when choosing a practice
- Your right to change your NHS GP practice and how to do it
Frequently asked questions
Does a GP practice have the right to refuse your registration?
A practice cannot refuse to accept you unless there are reasonable grounds - those grounds being;
- it has no capacity to take on new patients
- it may not be accepting patients that do not live within its practice boundary
- In your particular circumstances, it may not be appropriate for you to register with a practice that's a long way from where you live
If they refuse to accept you, they must provide you with a written reason for not accepting you. It is for the practice to make a clinical judgement at the point of registration as to whether it's appropriate to accept you.
Can I use an online doctor whilst still registered with my existing NHS GP practice?
In most cases yes, although some providers will only give you a consultation if you register exclusively with them. You need to check with the Virtual GP provider to see what conditions they require of you before giving you a consultation.
Can you register with a GP anywhere in England?
Since 2015, all GP practices in England have been free to register new patients who live outside their practice boundary area.
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