The Stonelaw Practice

Registration

Every UK citizen for his or her own health's sake should be registered with a general medical practitioner (GP). Registration allows you to access your GP of choice for GMS (General Medical Services.) If you are not registered with a local GP accessing GMS may be a problem. 

The provision of medical services to Overseas Visitors to the United Kingdom may be subject to a fee charge for services provided.  Within Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board, this will be the fee for a consultation plus the cost of the medicines that may be prescribed.  Whether a charge is made for medical treatment in the UK is dictated by the Government Document NHSiS Manual of Guidance for overseas Visitors and will depend on your country of origin, your nationality, your reason for being in the UK and the nature of the condition being treated.  The Public Health Division of the Scottish Executive Health Department (SEHD) has lead responsibility for matters relating to entitlement or otherwise to NHS services.

A full copy of the manual can be found at:  www.scotland.gov.uk/library/documents-w/guide-00.htm. 

 

Full Registration

This type of registration is for lawful residents¹ of the United Kingdom who intend staying for at least 6 months.  All you need to do is complete a Registration form available from the Practice.  We can also provide registration packs, which give you a little more information about the Practice i.e. Our Practice Leaflet, New Patient Questionnaire and the Registration form.  If you require a Registration pack, please click on the link.

If you are in any doubt if you would qualify for full registration, please speak to one of our receptionists, who will be only to happy to assist with your enquiries.  Please note that proof of residency and any other supporting documentation may be asked for before full registration is granted.

 

Temporary Resident

If you are living in an area temporarily for less than 3 months and qualify for treatment within the NHS, you can register with a GP locally as a temporary resident.  We will take details of your current GP and forward information regarding your consultation to them.

 If you are in any doubt if you would qualify for temporary registration,  please speak to one of our receptionists, who will be only to happy to assist with your enquiries.  Please note that where necessary, supporting documentation may be asked for before treatment is granted.

 

Emergency or Immediate Necessary Treatment

If you sustain e.g. an accident when in a locality not covered by your own GP, you can attend a local GP who will provide the care and treatment necessary at that consultation.

 

Patients Not Entitled to NHS Care

If you are not entitled to receive treatment within the NHS, you may be seen as a private patient.  Please speak to the Practice Manager if you require any further information regarding this service who will advise you on the fees currently payable.

 

¹        Lawful residents of the UK are:-

        UK Passport Holders, who may never have lived here, but wish to exercise their right to do so

        EEA Nationals who wish to exercise their right to reside here.

        Those working or studying here, provided they have the correct documentation