Can I keep my GP if I move?

Can I keep my GP if I move?

A GP can continue to treat you if you have moved out of their practice area, but they will have to assure the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) that they are willing to continue visiting and treating you.

How can I choose where to receive treatment?

So if your GP recommends that you see a specialist, you can choose where and when to see them. NHS e-Referral Service. The NHS e-Referral Service is an electronic booking service for people living in England. It allows you to choose from different hospitals and clinics across England (including some private hospitals).

Can you refuse to go to the NHS if you live outside the area?

choose your GP surgery, unless there are reasonable grounds to refuse (for example, you live outside the area that the surgery covers) This also means you can choose the organisation that provides your NHS care when you’re referred for your first appointment with a consultant.

Where do I go for non-urgent medical advice?

If you require non-urgent medical advice please contact your GP, call NHS 111 or visit the NHS website for health and lifestyle advice.

What should I do if I change my address at a hospital?

If you are receiving treatment from a hospital your first port of call is to tell your hospital that you’ve changed address. If you’re moving to an area in which your nearest hospital is the same you should still update your address. For some hospitals you will be able to do this online, for others you can just call them up.

What is the catchment area for Metro South health services?

the catchment suburb is based on the patient’s residential address (not the practice address) some Metro South Health services are available outside the standard catchment area, such as state-wide services. paediatric services have different catchments.

How can I find out my catchment suburb?

Use this page to find your patient’s catchment suburb. Please note: the catchment suburb is based on the patient’s residential address (not the practice address) some Metro South Health services are available outside the standard catchment area, such as state-wide services

Can a patient be removed from the out of area list?

For an existing patient to come under the scheme, they would have to be removed from the list on the grounds that they moved, then re-registered as out-of-area. At all times, patients should make an informed choice.

So if your GP recommends that you see a specialist, you can choose where and when to see them. NHS e-Referral Service. The NHS e-Referral Service is an electronic booking service for people living in England. It allows you to choose from different hospitals and clinics across England (including some private hospitals).