New Patients

What happens next?

1. You complete the online registration form
2. We confirm your registration within a few working days
3. Your medical records are transferred automatically
4. All new patients are offered a new patient health check with a member of the healthcare team to ensure:
   1. Any required tests are up to date
   2. We have an accurate record of any repeat medication you may be taking

When can I receive help?
Medical treatment is available from the date of registration. If you have any questions, please contact reception for further information.

How do I register a new baby?
If you need to register a new baby urgently, please contact the practice on 01642 745800.

Do you accept temporary patients?
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.

Outside of the catchment/Out-of-area registrations:
You can choose to register with Yarm Medical Practice even if you live outside our practice area, in line with NHS England guidance. If you live outside our practice area, we cannot provide home visits. If a home visit is clinically necessary, this will be arranged by NHS services local to your home address.

Please note that home visits are generally only required for patients who are housebound and unable to attend the surgery due to a medical condition. Most patients do not require home visits and are able to access care at the practice or by telephone or online consultation. If you are unsure whether out-of-area registration is suitable for you, please contact reception before registering and we will be happy to advise.