GP access cards – encouraging patient registration Despite national restrictions put in place as a response to the coronavirus pandemic, it is still important to encourage GP registration within our communities, to ensure that everyone receives care and is prioritised for the COVID-19 vaccine. GP access cards are being distributed by local Healthwatch and voluntary organisations to vulnerable communities who are less likely to be registered with a GP. The card, similar in look to a credit card, is accompanied by a welcome to GP letter from Dr Raj Patel and will provide details of how to register. On the back of the card is the NHS England Customer Contact Centre number, for people to use if they have been refused registration. Practices should not be turning people away who try to register without proof of ID/ address or immigration status. Everyone is welcome in general practice. To support patients with their GP registration and to encourage people to register, we are asking practices to:
More information, including a communications toolkit for practice staff is available to download.
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GP access cards – encouraging patient registration
08 Feb 2021
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