We have an open list and welcome requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area.
You can register by either:
- completing a form available from reception
- Completing our form online – New Patient Registration Form
- downloading and printing a registration form to complete by hand and bring to the surgery.
If you have an urgent problem we will attempt to see you the same day.
Please complete a form for each member of your household who wish to Register and our Patient Advisors will contact you with further advice.
You will have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating your care. You can still talk to or make appointments to see any of our doctors or nurses, not just your named GP.
We recommend that new patients undertake a health check with a practice nurse.
Named GP
All patients at Central Lakes Medical Group have a named, accountable doctor who is responsible for coordinating their care.
All new patients are registered under Dr Neil Margerison, the Clinical Director for Cumbria Health. However, you’ll be able to make appointments and see any of the clinical staff who work at the practice.
All patients have a right to express their preference for a named GP. Please contact the surgery in person, by email, or phone to discuss this.
Temporary patients
If you are not registered with the surgery you will be unable to see one of our doctors unless you have a serious emergency. In most other cases, calling 111 is a better option.
If you are not registered but need treatment at the surgery you will need to complete a temporary registration form.
You can be registered as a temporary patient for up to three months. This means you can be registered with our practice and remain a patient of your permanent GP. After three months you will have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with our practice.
Click here for further information on the NHS website
Non-English speakers
For help with health information in other languages, please go to the NHS website.
