Catchment area
Before filling out a registration form, check you are in our catchment area.
You can also find out which GPs you can register with on the NHS website.
Registering with the surgery
To register with the surgery:
- complete the NHS: register with a GP surgery: Shah Zaman Surgery form online
- download the new patient registration (PDF) form
Use this service to register with a GP surgery for the first time or to change your current GP surgery.
If you think you need medical help right now visit NHS 111 online.
If you are already registered with a GP surgery you can access some health and prescription services using NHS online services.
How long it takes
It takes around 15 minutes to complete a registration. You need to complete the process in one session. If you are registering more than one person make sure to give yourself enough time.
Your chosen GP surgery should register you within 5 days of receiving your details.
Temporary registrations
You can temporarily register with a GP surgery for up to 3 months. This can be helpful if you’re living away from home for a short period and do not want to change your existing GP surgery.
You should visit the GP surgery you want to register with and ask them for a temporary services form, also called a GMS3.
Find out about temporary registrations.
If you are registering more than one person
For multiple or family registrations you need to complete a registration for each person before submitting them all at once.
If you are registering children aged 15 years and under it is important that you register yourself first.
Before you start
You do not need your NHS number, but it could make registration easier.
We may ask you for:
- details of previous GP surgery
- basic health and medical information
The information you provide will be used to identify the correct medical records. It will also help the GP surgery to offer relevant and appropriate healthcare services.
When you register, it’s helpful to have your NHS number. You can use the NHS website to find your NHS number.