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GP registration for Inclusion Health populations
Doctors of the World UK (DOTW) is pleased to share GP access cards for NHS England, NHS Wales and NHS Scotland to encourage GP registration.
It is crucial that GP practices do not turn people away if they lack proof of ID, address, or immigration status.
People can also register if they do not know or do not have an NHS number.
Please help us improve access to healthcare by using the resources below to support the people you are working with to register with a GP.
GP Access Cards for England, Scotland and Wales
GP Access Card for England
This card outlines that everyone in England is entitled to register and receive treatment from a GP practice, without providing proof of address or ID.
On the back of the card is the NHS England and NHS Improvement Customer Contact Centre number, for people to use if they have been refused registration.
VCSE organisations can get physical copies of the access card from their local Healthwatch, to share with the communities they work with, or download a digital copy of the access card here. Some VCSE partners will be receiving batches of the cards to distribute directly to their service users.
GP Access Card for Scotland
This card outlines that everyone in Scotland is entitled to register and receive treatment from a GP practice, without providing proof of address or ID.
On the back of the card is the NHS Scotland and Customer Contact Centre number, for people to use if they have been refused registration.
GP Access Card for Wales
This card outlines that everyone in Wales is entitled to register and receive treatment from a GP practice, without providing proof of address or ID.
On the back of the card is the NHS Wales and Customer Contact Centre number, for people to use if they have been refused registration.
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Posters for patient awareness
These posters offer clear information about how to register with a GP, which you can download and print.
The ‘Welcome to our practice’ poster can be personalised with practice-specific information via the FutureNHS platform. The ‘Please come and register with your local GP’ poster can be displayed in any prominent places where people go for advice and support.
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Help to raise awareness by sharing the campaign on social media using this Twitter graphic.
