Register as a new patient
We're excited to welcome you to our practice!
Registering as a new patient is quick and easy. You can complete our registration form online through the NHS secure portal below, or visit our reception desk in person to collect a paper copy to complete.
Please note:
- Once you have been accepted as a patient you will receive a text from us confirming this.
- We no longer need proof of address or ID to accept your registration.
- It can take up to 7 working days for us to process your registration.
Temporary patient registration
You can also register with us as a temporary patient for up to 3 months Visit the NHS website for more information on temporary registration.
Check you live in our practice boundary
We can only register new patients that live within our practice boundary. Please use the postoce checker below to see if you can register with Abbottswood Medical Centre.
Guides for non-English speakers
These fact sheets have been written to explain the role of UK health services andthe 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:

