Who can apply to register with the practice?

Any person who moves into our practice area and isn’t already registered with a GP in the practice area can register with the practice as a new patient.

Patients who are currently living within the practice area and are already registered with a GP in the area may apply to become registered with Riverview Medical Centre however at times we may not be able to accept these patients. This is in line with Scottish Government Guidance released during the Covid pandemic in March 2020.

Patients who live outwith our practice area may apply to register with the practice but we are unable to accept these patients at present. This is in line with Scottish Government Guidance.

How do I apply to register with the practice?

Registration packs can be collected from the surgery.

What happens once I have been registered with the practice?

The information from your new patient questionnaire helps us to provide medical care until your medical notes are transferred to us – it can take some time for your records to arrive from a previous practice.

We offer all new patients the opportunity for a new patient telephone consultation with our Practice Nurse or Healthcare Assistant. This can be arranged by telephoning the surgery. If you have any long-term conditions such as high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease, COPD or diabetes, you will be invited within 6 months for a telephone consultation with the Practice Nurse or Healthcare Assistant for a review.

Medical treatment is available from the date of registration.

If you move out of the practice area you will need to register with another practice immediately. We can provide information about how to find a new practice. Please contact reception for further information.