If you have recently moved to Derby, changed address or are looking for a new GP surgery, registering with a GP is usually a straightforward process.
At Horizon Healthcare, we welcome new patient registrations from people living in Derby and the surrounding areas.
Can I Register with a GP?
Most people living within a GP practice boundary are entitled to register with a GP.
You can usually register whether you:
- Have recently moved to the area
- Are registering with a GP for the first time
- Wish to change GP surgery
- Have moved from another part of the country
- Are returning to the UK
The Fastest Way to Register
The quickest and easiest way to register with Horizon Healthcare is by completing our online registration form.
Our digital registration process allows many registrations to be processed quickly and efficiently without the need to visit the surgery.
To help avoid delays, please ensure that all information provided is accurate and up to date.
This includes:
- Your name and date of birth
- Current address
- Contact details
- Previous GP surgery details
- NHS number (if known)
Do I Need Identification?
In most cases, registration can be completed without the need for patients to attend the surgery.
If additional information is required, a member of our team will contact you directly.
How Long Does GP Registration Take?
Many registrations can be completed quickly, sometimes within a matter of hours, particularly when all information can be verified electronically and no further information is required.
Where additional checks are necessary, registration may take longer.
Our team will contact you if we require any further information.
Why Choose Horizon Healthcare?
Horizon Healthcare provides services from our Burton Road and Mackworth surgeries and supports more than 29,000 patients across Derby.
Patients can access healthcare in a variety of ways, including:
- Telephone support
- Online services
- Face-to-face appointments
- Automated services for many routine requests
- In-house phlebotomy services for routine blood tests
We are continually looking for ways to improve access and make healthcare easier to navigate for our patients.
Already Registered Elsewhere?
You do not normally need to contact your previous GP surgery before registering with a new practice.
Once your registration is completed, your medical records will be transferred through NHS systems.
Register with Horizon Healthcare
If you would like to join Horizon Healthcare, visit our Registration Page to complete our online registration form.
We look forward to welcoming you to the practice.