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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.
Please see also resources from NHS England and NHS England South East Regional Maternity and Neonatal Team. These aim to support people who may have disrupted healthcare access when relocated at short notice, such as people seeking asylum and refugees:
– GP registration transfer cards (over 30 languages) – to improve continuity of care and avoid duplication by supporting newly arrived individuals to re-register with a GP. Available at https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/gp-registration-transfer-cards/
– Pregnancy care transfer cards (28 languages) – to support access to maternity care and facilitate the sharing of pregnancy records. Available at https://www.southeastclinicalnetworks.nhs.uk/pregnancy-care-transfer-cards/
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 download and print copies of the access card from our website, or FutureNHS.
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.
Social Media Graphic
Social media graphic
Help to raise awareness by sharing the campaign on social media using this Twitter graphic.
