Catchment Area
Registering at the Surgery
Register online
- Complete The Old School Surgery Registration Form
- Complete The Old School Surgery UWE Students Registration Form
Apply in person
Please bring:
- photographic proof of identity – passport, driving licence (not mandatory)
- proof of address – utility bill, bank statement (not mandatory)
- your NHS number (this is not mandatory, but will make things easier).
- NHS/PRF1 registration form and health questionnaire – available in our reception or to download and print: PRF1 form click here and health questionnaire click here
Temporary Patient Registrations
If you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one, you can receive emergency treatment for 14 days. After 14 days you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient.
To register as a temporary resident you will need to contact the surgery and complete and return this form
You can register as a temporary resident with a GP in England if you are in the area for longer than 24 hours, but less than three months.
For further information visit
Find Your NHS Number
Sometimes when filling in online forms or speaking with our staff, you may be asked for your NHS number.
This online tool will help you find your number if you do not know it.
Non-urgent advice: Please note
Other ways to get your NHS number
If you cannot get your NHS number online you can:
- find it on any letter from the NHS like a prescription or appointment letter
- call your GP surgery and ask them for your number
Important Information for New Patients
If you are registering with our practice and currently receive repeat medications or are under a Shared Care Agreement (SCA) with a specialist, please note the following:
Shared Care Agreements
- If you are receiving specialist medication under a Shared Care Agreement, we require formal documentation from your hospital consultant or specialist.
- This must include:
- Details of the medication and dosage
- Monitoring requirements and frequency
- Documentation from your last review
- Please be aware that Shared Care is a voluntary arrangement. Our clinicians must assess whether it is safe and appropriate to take over prescribing and monitoring responsibilities.
Repeat Prescriptions
- For any repeat medications, we require:
- A recent prescription history from your previous GP or specialist
- Relevant clinical notes or hospital discharge summaries where applicable
- Without appropriate documentation, we may not be able to continue prescribing until a clinical review has taken place.
Please Note:
- We cannot accept Shared Care requests from private providers unless agreed and supported by NHS commissioning arrangements.
- Prescribing decisions are made based on clinical safety, capacity, and national guidance.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring safe and effective care.