Register with a doctor
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As soon as you arrive in the UK and find temporary accommodation it is very important to register with a doctor in the area where you live. Do not wait until you are ill. In the UK Doctors are often referred to as ‘GPs' which stands for ‘General Practitioner' so expect to hear both terms used.
When you have registered you will receive a personal NHS number on a card. You need to keep this number safe. You will need it when you visit the doctor or dentist.
Please click on healthcare for more information on visiting the doctor.