Your GP in Sunderland

To register for a Doctors in Sunderland you typically need to follow these steps:

1. Find a local doctor's surgery: Search for a GP practice located close to where you live or work. You can use online directories or the National Health Service (NHS) website to find doctors near you.
2. Contact the doctor's surgery: once you have chosen one, contact them by phone or visit their website to inquire about the registration process and check if they are accepting new patients.
3. Complete registration forms: The GP practice will provide you with registration forms to fill out. These forms may require information such as your personal details, previous medical history, and NHS number (if you have one). 
4. Provide necessary documents: You may need to show proof of your identity during the registration process. If you already have an NHS Number it might speed up your registration if you have this to hand.
5. Attend an NHS Health Check (you will receive an invitation if you qualify). Your patient records will automatically be transferred from your old doctor to your new doctor.

To see a doctor in Sunderland:

• If you are already registered with a doctors surgery in Sunderland then contact your doctor's surgery to make an appointment.
• If you are not registered with a doctors surgery in Sunderland but are temporarily in the area and need an urgent appointment (more than 24h but less than 3 months) then you may be able to see a doctor by registering as a temporary resident. Alternatively you may wish to call 111, see a pharmacist, or use an NHS GP walk-in centre.
• If you are not registered with a doctors surgery in Sunderland but live here permanently and do not need urgent attention then the best course of action is to register with doctor's practice near where you live or work. See the FAQ on this page about how to register for a doctors in Sunderland.

To change doctors in Sunderland:

1. Find a new doctors surgery: search for a GP practice located close to where you live or work. You can use online directories or the National Health Service (NHS) website to find doctors near you.
2. Contact the new doctors surgery: once you have chosen one, contact them by phone or visit their website to inquire about the registration process and check if they are accepting new patients.
3. Complete registration forms: The doctors practice will provide you with registration forms to fill out. These forms may require information such as your personal details, previous medical history, and NHS number (if you have one). You do not need to tell your old doctors that you are leaving - they will be notified automatically by the NHS when your registration with the new GP practice is confirmed.
4. Provide necessary documents: You may need to show proof of your identity during the registration process. If you already have an NHS Number it might speed up your registration if you have this to hand.
5. Attend an NHS Health Check (you will receive an invitation if you qualify). Your patient records will automatically be transferred from your old doctor to your new doctor.