Temporary GP Registration

If you are staying in an area for a short time, you may still need to see a doctor. Temporary registration lets you use a local GP without changing your main practice.

What to do: Read the NHS guidance on registering with a GP practice to understand temporary resident rules. Call or visit the local GP surgery and ask if they can register you as a temporary resident for your planned stay.

What do you need: You need your personal details, a temporary address if you have one and information about your usual GP if you already have one in the UK.

Outcomes: You will be on the surgery system so you can book GP appointments while you are in that area.

Lifehack: Ask the surgery how long the temporary registration lasts and note the date so you know when to plan next steps.