We are moving home and have been informed we have to change our G.P.It is approx 3 miles away, with easy access. We thought that.we now had a choice? Could anyone advice the correct procedure? Are we legal bound to change the G.P we have been with for many many years?
GPs in the UK have a geographical catchment area, and are not obliged to take, or retain, patients who live outside of that area. You can always ask. I moved outside my GP’s area, but had been very satisfied with her. I asked her to consider keeping me as her patient, and she checked her geographical boundary and said she would retain me, as I fell outside by just a few yards.
You can also voice your concern to your local PCT.
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2010 May 20 1GPs in the UK have a geographical catchment area, and are not obliged to take, or retain, patients who live outside of that area. You can always ask. I moved outside my GP’s area, but had been very satisfied with her. I asked her to consider keeping me as her patient, and she checked her geographical boundary and said she would retain me, as I fell outside by just a few yards.
You can also voice your concern to your local PCT.
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