Register as a New Patient.
Join us as a patient at Ridgeway Surgery
Our Surgery Area
Ridgeway Surgery spans the eastern regions of Worcestershire, assisting patients in more rural areas.
To check whether you’re able to register with us, type your postcode into the Postcode Checker just below the map.
If you live within our area, you can ask to be registered with the Surgery and, providing the Surgery list is not closed, you may be registered as a patient with the Surgery.
(Please note that some villages are not accurately mapped – please check with the surgery on 01527 892418).
We look forward to hearing from you!
Joining the practice.
To register, you need to fill out a registration form (GMS1) and health questionnaire and hand it in to reception. You may visit the Surgery and request a form to fill out, or you can click the button below to complete an online form.
There are some restrictions on registration for visitors from abroad. For more information on this visit NHS For Visitors From Abroad
Forms
Please click the link below to complete the online registration form required for you to become a patient at The Ridgeway Surgery.
Temporary residents.
If you are ill while away from home or if you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one you can receive emergency treatment from the local GP practice for 14 days. After 14 days you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient.
You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months. This will allow you to be on the local practice list and still remain a patient of your permanent GP. After three months you will have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with that practice.
To register as a temporary patient simply contact the local practice you wish to use. Practices do not have to accept you as a temporary patient although they do have an obligation to offer emergency treatment. You cannot register as a temporary patient at a practice in the town or area where you are already registered.
What information do I need?
Try to have the following information with you when you see a temporary GP for the first time:
details of any medical conditions you have
details of medical conditions you’ve had in the past
the name of any medicines you’re currently taking
details of anything you’re allergic to
contact details for your permanent or previous GP surgery
your NHS number
You’ll also need to complete a Temporary Resident Form (GMS3). You can download this by using the button below.
Your Named GP.
Every patient has a named GP. This doctor has an important role to play in your healthcare. Some patients will already be aware of their named GP but if you would like to know, please just ask at reception or the next time that you call us.
Very little will change with your direct care. Your Named GP does NOT have to be the doctor you see most recently, and you should continue to book appointments as usual.
The Named GP is designed to reassure patients there is a doctor to provide an oversight into your care. The responsibilities of your named GP will be to:
Take the lead responsibility for ensuring that the surgery provides all the appropriate services you need
Ensure health and social care professionals deliver a care package that meets your needs.
Ensure your physical and psychological needs are recognised and responded to by the relevant clinicians in the practice
Ensure you have access to a health check if requested.
It does NOT mean the named GP:
Takes responsibility for the work of other doctors or health professionals. If you have concerns, you must raise it with them in the first instance.
Is available other than at their normal working hours
Is personally available throughout the working week
Be the only GP or clinician who will provide care to you
It does NOT mean that you can insist on appointment with your named GP unless one is available in the normal way.
You must continue to book appointments with the practice in the same way. If you require an appointment with a GP urgently and are unable to book it with your ‘named GP’ please book in with another available doctor.