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How to register with a GP
Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery to access NHS services. It’s free to register.
You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.
GP surgeries are usually the first contact if you have a health problem. They can treat many conditions and give health advice. They can also refer you to other NHS services.
Find a GP
Most people need to register with a surgery close to where they live.
You can use the NHS Find a GP service to look for a surgery: Find a GP
In the search results you can see:
- if a GP surgery is currently accepting patients
- reception opening times
- reviews of the surgery
Once you’ve chosen a surgery, you’ll need to fill in a registration form. These are usually available on:
- the NHS App
- the GP surgery’s website
- the GP surgery’s profile page on the NHS website (Find a GP)
You can also get a paper form from the surgery.
Do I need ID or proof of address?
You do not need ID, an NHS number or proof of address to register.
Some GP surgeries ask for supporting documentation as it can:
- help the surgery find your medical records or transfer them from your current GP
- confirm that you live in the surgery’s area (or “practice boundary”) if they do not accept patients from outside this area
If you do not have a permanent address you can still register using a temporary address or the address of the GP surgery.
Urgent & emergency care in York
NHS 111
If you are in need of urgent care and are not sure what to do, call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online: Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111
For severe and life-threatening emergencies
Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency or go to the Accident & Emergency Department (A&E).
A&E is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies.
These are things like heavy bleeding, choking and seizures. Find out more about when to go to A&E.
The Emergency Department in York is based at York Hospital on Wigginton Road, details here: Overview – The York Hospital – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Information and Advice
Live Well York – information for adults
Live Well York is an information and advice community website for adults in York.
You can use this website to find helpful information and advice, discover hundreds of local groups and activities and find out what events are happening across York.
Raise York – information for children, families and young people
The Raise York website is designed to support parents, carers, children, young people and anyone who works with children, young people and families. If you are not sure where to find information or answers to your questions contact York Family Information Service on 01904 554444; TEXT ONLY 07786202241 or email fis@york.gov.uk and an Information Officer will try and help you.
Support for refugees in York
Support from City of York Council
City of York Council provide advice and support for refugees in York, including advice about money and benefits, and housing support.
For more detail, see the CYC website:
Refugee support – City of York Council
Refugee Action York
RAY works with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from within and around the City of York.
They provide a safe meeting point where people can seek information and support, learn new skills and languages and form lasting friendships.
For more information, visit their website: Refugee Action York
York City of Sanctuary
York City of Sanctuary supports and welcomes people who come here seeking a new life.
A local organisation who help people fleeing war, persecution, poverty and climate change.
They can help with financing specialised legal help, finding accommodation and work, plus education and language support.
For more information, visit their website: York City of Sanctuary
Support for Students
University of York
If you are experiencing health problems, it is important to seek medical advice as soon as possible. Contact your own GP, or book an appointment with Unity Health, the dedicated University of York GP surgery which has practices at Kimberlow Hill (Campus East) and Wenlock Terrace in Fulford.
You can register at a different GP surgery if you think that this would be more convenient for you. You can use the NHS Choices website to find the nearest GP surgeries.
Unity Health Kimberlow Hill contact details:
Telephone: 01904 754 900
Website: www.unityhealth.info
Opening hours:
08:00 – 20:00 (Monday- Thursday)
08:00 – 18:00 (Friday)
University support and advice
The University has a great deal of help available. See their website for more information on the support they provide: Support and advice – Support and advice, University of York
The Student Hub can provide support and advice about:
- financial issues and money worries
- private accommodation issues
- wellbeing concerns
- immigration and visa advice
- academic progress issues, and more.
York University Students’ Union (York SU)
York SU Advice & Support provides independent, confidential advice
and guidance on academic issues, University policies and processes, and personal and wellbeing issues.
Email: advice@yorksu.org
Website: www.yorksu.org/advice-support
Tel: 01904 323724 (York SU Helpdesk)
Normal working hours: 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Open outside of term times, but closed on bank holidays.
York St John University (YSJ)
York St John University provides a range of support services for students to access all year round.
Wellbeing and welfare support
Details of information available and other resources such as the Wellbeing Open Afternoons service available on the website: www.yorksj.ac.uk/health-and-wellbeing/wellbeing-support
YSJ Student Union
There to empower, represent, entertain and offer support to students.
Contact by email: su@yorksj.ac.uk or see website: www.ysju.com/Home
Joint services for UoY and YSJ students
Nightline
A confidential listening service run by students for students. They don’t give advice, they are just there to listen to whatever is on your mind. They also offer free sexual health supplies and information on a number of topics.
Based at UoY but also for YSJ students.
Telephone: 01904 323735
Email: listening@york.nightline.ac.uk
Website: www.yorknightline.org.uk
Togetherall
Provides a 24/7 safe space online to get things off your chest, explore your feelings, get creative and learn how to self-manage your mental health and wellbeing.