Somerset Bridge Medical Centre currently has an 'open' patient list, which means we are happy to accept registration requests from anyone living within the practice boundary.

To check whether you live within our practice boundary, please click on the link below and type in your postcode.

http://www.healthgis.nhs.uk/Tools/GPmap/L85607/public

NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION PROCESS

Patients can register by either completing registrations forms in the practice or online.  During Covid-19 (coronavirus) restrictions registration applications online are our preferred method.

To register with the practice you are required to complete the following TWO forms:-

DOCUMENT 1:   Pre-registration Form (GMS1) which can be digitally signed and submitted. 

AND

DOCUMENT 2:  New Patient Health Questionnaire - Adults

                           New Patient Health Questionnaire - Children under 16 years

We do ask, if possible, that you provide photographic identification and/or proof of address for all adult registrations.  Sight of each child's 'Red Book' is also helpful at registration so we can ensure information collected at previous developmental checks is  transferred to GP record.

Registration will not normally be declined should identification documents not be available. Proof of ID documents and new patient registration health questionnaires can be emailed to our admin email address:  somccg.admin.redgatemc@nhs.net     Once processed emailed ID documents will be destroyed.

Named GP

All patients in England, including children, now benefit from having a named, accountable doctor who will be responsible for coordinating their care.  Details of your Named GP can be found on the New Patient Health Questionnaire you will be asked to complete as part of the registration process.  If you are unsure who your named GP is please speak to one of our receptionists.

You can still have appointments with any of our clinicians not just your Named GP.

Patients aged 75 and over

In addition for patients aged 75 and over the named accountable GP will also:

• Work with relevant associated health and social care professionals to deliver a multi-disciplinary care package that meets the needs of the patient

• Ensure these patients have access to a regular health check

Temporary Registration

If you are ill while away from home or if you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one you can receive emergency necessary medical treatment from any local GP practice.  You will need to register as a temporary patient with the practice.

You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months. This will allow you to be on the local practice list and still remain a patient of your permanent GP.

To register as a temporary patient simply contact the local practice you wish to use. Practices do not have to accept you as a temporary patient although they do have an obligation to offer emergency treatment. You cannot register as a temporary patient at a practice in the town or area where you are already registered.

If you require emergency necessary treatment please contact the Practice on 01278 411520.  Alternatively the Temporary Resident form (below)

https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Documents/Doctors/GMS3.pdf   

can be completed and emailed to the following email address at the practice .

Email: -  somccg.admin.redgatemc@nhs.net 

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