Register with our practice

If you are new to the area, work locally but live elsewhere or simply wish to change your GP, you are most welcome to come and join us at Upton Group Practice.

Whilst we do have a catchment area, we are happy to accept people who live outside of it on the understanding that you will not normally be entitled to a home visit from a clinician from the practice. However, if you live in an area covered by our PCN (Healthier West Wirral), you may still be eligible for certain types of home visits provided by the PCN. Details of our catchment area can be found at the bottom of the webpage.

To register as a patient, simply follow this link Register with Upton Group Practice or alternatively you can pop into the practice and ask for a registration form.

FAQ’s

Can I register with your practice if I am already registered with another practice in the area?

Yes, but this means you will leave your current surgery

How long will it take for my medical records to come through from my previous practice?

This normally takes about two weeks, although your electronic records can be with us sooner.

Do I need a medical card to register with your practice?

No.  Medical cards used to be issued by your new Health Authority when you joined a practice in their area, but they are no longer issued

Do I need an NHS number to register with your practice?

No.  The computer systems at the Health Authority will advise us of your NHS number if you already have one and will allocate one to you if you do not.

Do you share my medical data?

The NHS uses patient data to research, plan and improve the services offered and the treatment and care patients receive. If you wish more information on how your data is used or you wish to Opt out of sharing your information outside of the GP surgery please follow this link: Opt out of sharing your health records

What happens if I am ill whilst I am away on holiday elsewhere in the UK?

If you are unwell whilst you are on holiday in the UK and are away from home for more than 24hours but no more than 3 months you can be seen and treated by any GP as a Temporary Resident. You will be asked to fill in a form giving the details of your usual address and your GP’s address as well as details of the place where you are staying whilst on holiday. The treating GP will use this form to record and notify your practice of any treatment provided.