PRIORSLEGH MEDICAL CENTRE

Civic Centre, (Off) Park Lane, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1GP Tel: 01625 872299 Fax: 01625 859948

Who can register as a patient

Registered Patients

People who are normally resident within the Practice catchment area of Poynton, Hazel Grove, Adlington,  and parts of Prestbury, Pott Shrigley and Woodford may apply for inclusion in the list of registered  patients of Priorslegh Medical Centre.

Please note that doctors no longer have their own lists of patients. All patients are registered with the Practice, and may make an appointment with any doctor of their choice - subject to availability.

Temporary Registration

In addition, people who are away from their normal place of residence, and are temporarily residing within the Practice catchment area, (over 24 hours but less than three months), may apply for temporary registration providing they are not receiving essential services from any other primary care provider in the locality.

How to Register as a Patient

If you would like to register as a patient with Priorslegh, and you live within the catchment area,  present your medical card at Reception and ask for a patient registration form and a medical questionnaire. You will be asked to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse for a new patient medical.

Removal from the list of registered patients

A Patient may be removed from the list of registered patients at Priorslegh Medical Centre if he/she:

• requests removal and registers with another medical practice
   

• no longer resides within the designated Practice catchment area
   

• is absent from the UK for a period exceeding three months
   

• displays violent, abusive or unacceptable behaviour towards any member of the Practice team, or whilst on the Practice premises.