Register with a GP in Sunderland for free

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services or register at our Sunderland GP practice, but it can be useful to have it. Visit the NHS website to find your NHS number. You need to live in England to use this service.

To Register for an NHS GP in Sunderland follow these steps:

1. Find a GP Surgery near you. Castletown Medical Centre is based in SR5 and accepts patients from all of Sunderland. Most services can be provided online or over the phone, but patients living further afield may not be eligible for some services, such as Home Visits.
2. Check that your chosen NHS GP is accepting new patients. Medical Centre is accepting new patients.
3. Register with your chosen NHS GP. For Castletown Medical Centre there are various ways to do this: using our online registration form; completing the registration form on the NHS App; filling out the GMS1 form and bring it with you to Castletown Medical Centre.

You don't need:

• Proof of Address
• Proof of Immigration Status
• ID Card
• NHS Number
• National Insurance (NI) Number
• the name of your current GP (if you have one)

You can register as a patient at Castletown Medical Centre if you live in Sunderland or the surrounding area. We accept all patients who live within the North East & North Cumbria ICB.

We can only offer home visits to your address if you live within our catchment area. If you are primarily housebound or require visits to your home, our service will not be suitable.

If you haven’t registered with a GP in Sunderland before, we recommend using our online registration form. This is the same form we recommend that all patients use. It’s important to complete the form accurately to ensure your registration gets accepted.

Once you’ve registered, if you qualify for an NHS Health Check you will be invited to attend one. This allows you to take actions to reduce your risk of developing serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and some types of dementia.

Your new patient health assessment includes a health questionnaire, a check to ensure any repeat medications are up to date, in-person observations (such as measuring your blood pressure, pulse check, and BMI), blood tests (if clinically necessary and you’re aged between 40 and 74), and a consultation with a healthcare assistant to discuss your overall health and wellness.

At the end of your assessment, you’ll receive personalised advice to help you enjoy a healthier life for longer. And if needed, we can also book you in for a follow-up consultation.

You cannot be registered with two NHS GP surgeries at the same time. When your registration with Castletown Medical Centre gets accepted by the NHS, you will no longer be registered at your previous NHS GP surgery.

You should register with a GP in Sunderland if you’re a student and you spend the majority of your time at your university address. You can then get quick and easy access to care when you’re in Sunderland. This is particularly important if you have a long-term health condition and need regular medication reviews.

You can register with Castletown Medical Centre using our easy online registration form.

You need to register with a GP in Sunderland before you can get an appointment. However, in some cases, you can be registered as a temporary patient for up to 14 days and receive care despite not being a permanent patient.

You do not need to know your NHS number to register with a GP in Sunderland. Your NHS number is used to help identify your medical records. However, we can still find your records without your NHS number. It’s important to complete the online registration form accurately to prevent delays with your registration.

It only takes 5 minutes to complete the online registration form.

After that your registration is processed by the GP Surgery (usually within 2-3 working days). 

Finally, your registration is confirmed by NHS England.

The NHS states it can take 10 to 14 days to process your information and transfer your medical record from your previous NHS GP surgery (if you have one) to Castletown Medical Centre. However, the process is often faster than this and can take as little as 2 to 3 days to be completed.