Find a GP
A GP surgery is usually your first stop for non-urgent health concerns. You can find and register with a practice near you.
- Updated August 2026
- Clinical review pending
- 1 source
At a glance
- Register with a GP practice to access most NHS care.
- You can often register without proof of address or immigration status.
On this page (2 sections)
Overview
A GP (general practice) is usually the first place to go for non-urgent health concerns, ongoing conditions and referrals to other services [1].
Registering
You can find a local GP practice and register with it, often without needing proof of address or immigration status. Once registered you can book appointments and order repeat prescriptions [1].
Sources
- NHS. NHS services (opens in new tab) Accessed 12 August 2026.
About this page
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- Consumer Health editorial team
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- Last updated
- August 2026
- Next review due
- August 2027
Important: This information is for general guidance only and does not replace professional medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Always speak to a qualified healthcare professional — such as your GP or pharmacist — for advice about your individual circumstances, and do not start, stop or change any prescribed treatment based only on this page. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 999. Consumer Health is an independent health-information resource and is not the NHS or a government body.
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