Register with our practice

Registering is simple – just complete our online registration form or visit our practice to pick up a paper form. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through the process and ensure your registration is completed smoothly.

We look forward to supporting your healthcare needs.

At Urban Village Medical Practice, we have adopted a strict prescribing policy for new and current patients registered with us who are taking certain types of medication.

Any new patient taking them will be required to have a review with a GP or pharmacist within 2 weeks of registering to assess the appropriateness and dosing of the following medications;

opiate medications (such as oxycodone, morphine, and codeine)
benzodiazepines (such as diazepam and nitrazepam)
gabapentinoids (such as gabapentin and pregabalin).

In some circumstances, a prescription may be deemed inappropriate, in which case a reduction plan will be initiated.

Text Messaging Service

When you register as a new patient, you will automatically opt in to our text service and you will receive your first text when you make your first routine appointment.

Practice staff will also use this service to inform you of normal test results and you may also receive health promotion information or reminders to book in for medication reviews etc.

If you would like to opt out of this service, please inform reception staff.

Temporary Resident Registration

How to register as a temporary resident

If you fall ill while away from home, or if you are not registered with a GP but need to see one, contact our reception team who will be able to assist you.

You can receive emergency treatment for 14 days. After that, you will have to register as a temporary resident or permanent patient.

Registration as a temporary resident allows you to be taken on to the practice’s list for up to three months. If you are registered with a practice but are away from your home area, you can register temporarily with a practice near where you are currently staying and still remain a patient of your registered practice.

Try to have the following information available when you attend your appointment for the first time:

Details of your ongoing medical problems
Details of your medical problems you have suffered in the past
Details of any medicines that you are currently taking
Details of any allergies
Contact details of your registered or previous practice

You can register in person at reception. The registration process takes up to 5 working days once we have received all of your information. Unfortunately, the practice cannot provide you with a service until this is complete.

If you are registered elsewhere you will need to use your existing GP or ‘walk-service’ if you require medical attention.

Please do not leave your registration until the last moment.

Catchment Area (Practice Boundary)

Please be aware if you live at Heyrod Street, M1 2DY, this new build is not currently accurately portrayed on the map, if you live at this postcode you are still eligible to register with the practice.

Named GP

Each patient registered with us will be allocated a named GP.

This GP is accountable for your care and when you need us most, will oversee your care to ensure you have the most appropriate treatment.

If you would like to know who your named GP is, you can find out by contacting reception.

If you have a preference as to which GP that is, the practice will make reasonable efforts to accommodate this request.

Please note this does not affect your care or which GP you see at the practice. You are still able to book an appointment with any GP at the practice.

Please note that if you have requested a non-urgent call back from a named GP, this can be up to two working days. The receptionist will advise you of your requested GP’s availability. If you require urgent/same day triage advice from the on-call GP, please make this clear to the receptionist during your phone call.