{"id":3231,"date":"2021-09-18T21:41:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-18T21:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shpresaprogramme.org\/?page_id=3231"},"modified":"2021-10-26T13:51:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:51:12","slug":"gp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shpresaprogramme.org\/sq\/services\/information\/gp\/","title":{"rendered":"GP"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3231\" class=\"elementor elementor-3231\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-531a0cdd elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-stretch elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"531a0cdd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bcbed1\" data-id=\"6bcbed1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52cc1e74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52cc1e74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">GP<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d5446 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"17d5446\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-shrink\" href=\"#anchor\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-400ac23f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"400ac23f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1406d862\" data-id=\"1406d862\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc79fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"1bc79fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"anchor\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25753a0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25753a0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to register with a GP in England\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-725f45f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"725f45f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size );\">This information page covers your rights to register with a GP in England, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a GP\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a GP\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to register,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to get help\u00a0 with filling in the form\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long you need to live in your GP\u2019s area,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to access maternity care,<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who qualifies for free prescriptions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to do if a GP practice refuses to register you.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A GP is a local family doctor. You need to register with a GP as soon as you can when you arrive in England so you can see the GP when you are sick.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are entitled to register with a GP in England and receive NHS primary health care regardless of your immigration status. This includes women from abroad who currently have no leave to remain in the UK, either because your visa has expired or your asylum claim has been refused and there are no further appeals.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you register, contact the GP surgery to confirm that it covers the address where you are living or staying temporarily. You can register with any GP in your local area as long as they have space for new patients. You can also get help by:\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking friends\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking at the library\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking local organisations such as schools, mosques, temples, and churches\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking a support worker\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking your housing case worker\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking on the NHS Choices website &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhs.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.nhs.uk<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to\u00a0 Ask to register at the GP reception. <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/NHSEngland\/AboutNHSservices\/doctors\/Documents\/how-to-register-with-a-gp-leaflet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Show this leaflet<\/a><\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and they will ask you to fill in a registration form. Ask for help with filling in the form if needed and return it to the GP reception.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local organisations that support asylum seekers, refugees and migrants may be able to help you fill in the GMS 1 form or local registration form.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t get help, tell the GP receptionist. Ask them to book an interpreter who can help you fill in the form so you can register.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer, you can ask to see a female GP (if available). If not, ask the receptionist for a female chaperone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can expect to be treated politely and with dignity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GP and staff will expect you to treat them politely.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can ask for help if you feel they don\u2019t understand your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can ask to discuss your health issues and personal details in a quiet\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and confidential place at the GP surgery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your details should always be kept confidential and safe by the GP.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NB Primary healthcare includes health care provided by GPs (General Practitioners) dentists and opticians, pharmacists and NHS walk in clinics.<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Are GP services free of charge?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes,\u00a0<\/span><b>all GP services are free of charge,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0regardless of your immigration status.\u00a0 You can visit your GP as often as you need and you will not be charged for GP services.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, NHS guidelines state that \u2018GP\u2019s have a duty to provide emergency treatment or immediately necessary treatment free of charge, and 14 days of cover after such treatment is provided, even if the patient is not registered\u2019. This applies to all migrants regardless of your immigration status.<\/span><\/p><p><b>All maternity care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is considered to be immediately necessary treatment. However, most maternity care is provided at hospitals and some women who are classed as \u2018overseas visitors\u2019 may be chargeable for their maternity care.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u00a0<\/span><b>do not need<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0ID documents or proof of address to register with a GP and a GP practice cannot refuse to register you if you do not have these documents. This is set out in the leaflet provided by the NHS entitled \u2018How to register with a doctor (GP)\u2019 which can be found at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/registering-with-a-gp-outside-your-area\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/registering-with-a-gp-outside-your-area\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you are likely to be asked for ID documents so if you have any proof of ID it is a good idea to take this along when you go to register. Documents that may be useful include HC2 certificates, a birth certificate, a biometric residence permit, an ARC card, a passport or a utility bill.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How long do I need to be living in the area before I can register with a GP?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NHS guidance states that \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a homeless patient cannot be refused registration on the basis of where they reside because they are not in settled accommodation. Those who are homeless, vulnerably housed or \u2018of no fixed abode\u2019, asylum seekers, refugees and overseas visitors, whether lawfully in the UK or not, are eligible to register with a GP practice\u2019.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further information for those who are homeless or have no fixed address is set out in the NHS leaflet dealing with this group <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.nhs.uk\/prod\/documents\/how-to-register-with-a-gp-homeless.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/assets.nhs.uk\/prod\/documents\/how-to-register-with-a-gp-homeless.pdf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Are there any reasons a GP practice can refuse to accept my registration?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHS guidance states that an application to register with a GP cannot be refused on the grounds of race, gender, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, appearance, diversity or medical condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A GP can normally only refuse to register a new patient if their waiting list is closed, if you live outside the GP practice\u2019s catchment area \u00a0\u00a0\u2018or the practice has other reasonable grounds, providing these do not relate to race, gender, social class, age, religion, sexual orientation, appearance, disability, or a medical condition\u2019.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What do I do if the GP refuses to register me?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a GP refuses to register you because you do not have proof of address, or identification or because of your immigration status, you should ask the GP receptionist to provide you with the reasons for refusal in writing.\u00a0 It may help if you take the NHS leaflet with you when you first go to register. This can be downloaded at:\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/NHSEngland\/AboutNHSservices\/doctors\/Documents\/how-to-register-with-a-gp-leaflet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/NHSEngland\/AboutNHSservices\/doctors\/Documents\/how-to-register-with-a-gp-leaflet.pdf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the GP practice still refuses to register you, ask a volunteer, friend or caseworker to liaise on your behalf with your NHS England office by sharing the completed form with them.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make a complaint\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><b>By email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> england.contactus@nhs.net (for the attention of the complaints manager in subject line).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>By post<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: NHS England, P.O. Box 16738, Redditch, B97 9PT.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>By phone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 0300 311 2233 (Telephone Interpreter Service available).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>For further information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may be able to get help and advice from your local Citizens Advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk or\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your local Healthwatch: 0300 068 3000 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthwatch.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.healthwatch.co.uk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To request the leaflet in other formats and languages call: <\/span><b>0300 311 2233<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors of the World Clinic Advice Line: 020 75157534 . This line is open from 10am &#8211; 12 midday, Monday to Friday. Outside of this time, please email: clinic@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Doctors of the World Clinic provide advice to individuals who are experiencing difficulties registering with a GP. More information on where to get advice can be found at:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk\/call-our-advice-line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinic advice line:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><b>0808 1647 686<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(freephone) or email\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:clinic@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk\"><b>clinic@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk<\/b><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Do I need to pay for my prescription?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have to pay for any prescriptions unless you are entitled to free prescriptions. The following groups are entitled to free prescriptions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aged 60 or over<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aged under 16<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aged 16-18 and in full-time education<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are pregnant, or have had a baby in the previous 12 months, and have a valid maternity exemption certificate. These are provided by your GP or midwife<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You hold a medical exemption certificate HC2 because they have a certain medical condition. These are listed on the website below.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0For more information on who qualifies for free prescriptions can be found at:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/prescriptions-and-pharmacies\/who-can-get-free-prescriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/prescriptions-and-pharmacies\/who-can-get-free-prescriptions\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an HC2 certificate you will not need to pay for your prescriptions. For more information on HC2 certificate, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk\/nhs-low-income-scheme\/hc2-certificates-full-help-health-costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk\/nhs-low-income-scheme\/hc2-certificates-full-help-health-costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Are services provided by the hospital free of charge?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some groups of overseas visitors are chargeable for NHS care provided by hospitals. However, some services provided by hospitals are free of charge to everyone regardless of your immigration status. This includes A+E; treatment provided at minor injuries units; treatment for infectious diseases; including HIV; and family planning. Hospital treatment for any condition cause by torture, FGM, domestic or sexual violence is also exempt from charges.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you are chargeable, treatment that is considered immediately necessary, which includes\u00a0<\/span><b>all forms of maternity care,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0can never be withheld if a woman cannot pay for the treatment up front<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 For more information on NHS care for overseas visitors see Maternity Action\u2019s information sheets at:\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maternityaction.org.uk\/charging-for-nhs-maternity-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/maternityaction.org.uk\/charging-for-nhs-maternity-care\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section 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fa-youtube\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72f39ebf elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"72f39ebf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-249ad7f0\" data-id=\"249ad7f0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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