Registering with the Practice

Non-urgent advice: Registration

It is is important to note that you can only permanently register with a GP practice if you’re staying in the area for more than 3 months. If you move out of the practice area, you will need to register with a practice in your new area as soon as you move.

Rights and Responsibilities

You will be treated as an individual and will be given courtesy and respect at all times. You will receive the most appropriate care, given by suitably qualified people, and no care will be given without your informed consent. In return we would ask you to treat all doctors and staff with courtesy and respect. We would also ask that you try to follow the medical advice offered, and take any medication as advised. 

We strongly support the NHS policy of zero tolerance. Any patient attending the practice who abuses the doctors, staff or other patients verbally, physically or in any threatening manner whatsoever, will risk immediate removal from the practice list. 

Medications – Benzodiazepines and Opiates

You should provide official proof of repeat medications, e.g. a reorder slip from your previous practice. 

It is our policy to review medication and offer dose reduction where appropriate to ensure effective and safe prescribing, particularly for drugs that can be harmful or addictive. These include Diazepam, Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Lorazepam, Temazepam and Tramadol. By registering with us you are agreeing to work with us to make sure your medication is appropriate for you.

ADHD medication prescribed by private providers

Prescribing medication for ADHD can include amphetamines and stimulants. These medications have a higher risk of severe side effects and long-term risks and some are controlled drugs by law. For this reason, they are usually initiated and prescribed by specialists.
In some cases, GPs can take over prescribing under a Shared Care Agreement (SCA) which is convenient for the patient. Unfortunately, in Fife this SCA is not funded or resourced by the Healthboard or Scottish Government and GPs are not given any additional training in prescribing these medications. As per the GMC (General Medical Council), the responsibility for errors or adverse consequences with medication lies with the prescriber, irrespective of any SCA. Due to the of lack of resourcing and expertise, our practice has decided not to sign up to private SCAs for ADHD and prescriptions and monitoring will have to continue to be provided by the private specialist. We understand this will be frustrating for some patients however we feel that prescribing safety and core GP services must be prioritised over convenience.

How to register:

  • Fill out an NHS Scotland New Patient Registration Form and complete a New Patient Questionnaire (Return both forms)
  • Visit reception during surgery hours and collect/complete a paper registration form
  • Download the forms and either upload to us or hand in person
  • The practice has a non-discrimination policy for accepting new patients. There are a number of reasons why you may not be able to register with your chosen GP, for example you may live too far away. If this is the case simply choose another GP in your local area.

Practice area

We accept patients who reside within the following areas;

Aberdour, Dalgety Bay, Hillend, Inverkeithing, North Queensferry and certain streets in Rosyth (speak to Reception staff for further information).

If you stay outwith our Practice area

If you do not stay within our catchment area other GP practices can be found by accessing the link shown below.

Registered with a Doctor outside the UK

Please note that if you were previously registered with a Doctor outside the UK then the Practice will not have access to your medical notes. All patients who register from abroad should contact their previous Doctor to obtain copies of their notes.

Register online

Our online registration form will collect your details, a brief outline of your medical history and record your preferences. This information may be added to your record and will allow us to begin to provide you with medical services.

Download the Form(s) – Both forms must be completed

If you prefer you can download then complete the registration form, via NHS inform and upload to the practice on the form below. If you are unable to do this please contact the surgery for advice on how to register. This is required for all patients registering.

New Patient Questionnaire

Please answer all questions as fully as possible. If there is not enough room on the form for your needs, please add comments on a separate sheet.

Once you have completed both forms please upload to the practice. 

Please read the Practice leaflet which explains when the surgery is open, how to arrange an appointment and how to order your medication along with other relevant information.

Your medical records remain with your registered GP but we will provide you with full medical care while you are in the area. If you leave the UK for a period of more than three months the doctor is no longer responsible for your medical care and may not provide repeat medication in your absence.

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 our Practice for up to 14 days. After 14 days, you will need to register as a temporary or permanent patient.

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.

Please note that whilst Primary Care is available under the NHS, there may be further charges for secondary care if you do not have a BRP/Tier-4 Card. 
Patients can receive information in formats that they can understand and receive appropriate support to help them to communicate with their practice. Let us know if you have any specific needs

Complete an accessible information standard questionnaire