If you live within our practice area you are welcome to register with us and our reception staff will be happy to guide you through the procedure. Eligibility can be quickly confirmed with your NHS number you can find this online here or get it from the practice you will be leaving. 

Please click the link below to register with our practice: 

https://register-with-gp.ht1.uk/?gpCode=N81623&gpName=Stretton%20Medical%20Centre

All new patients are offered a health check with a member of the healthcare team to ensure that any required tests are up to date and that we have an accurate note of any repeat medication you may be taking. Medical treatment is available from the date of registration. Please contact reception for further information.

Named Accountable GP

Under the terms of the latest GP contract, the Practice is required to allocate all patients a “named accountable GP”. This is an administrative exercise in order for patients to have a named responsible GP should they require them.

Please note: there is no need to telephone the Practice for this information. Our staff are able to tell you which of our doctors is your “named GP”.

Having a “named GP” does not prevent you from seeing any other doctor in the Practice. You do not have to see your “named GP”; you can continue to see who you wish. Your “named GP” will not be available at all times and if your needs are urgent, you may need to discuss them with an alternative doctor.

We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests for GP of your choice.

If you are ill while away from home or if you are not registered with a doctor but need to see one you can receive emergency treatment from the local GP practice for 14 days. After 14 days you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient.

You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months. This will allow you to be on the local practice list and still remain a patient of your permanent GP. After three months you will have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with that practice.

To register as a temporary patient simply contact the local practice you wish to use. Practices do not have to accept you as a temporary patient although they do have an obligation to offer emergency treatment. You cannot register as a temporary patient at a practice in the town or area where you are already registered.