Registering as a Patient with Nightingale Surgery

You can register with us by visiting our surgery in Great Well Drive off Cupernham Lane, which is located on the Winchester Road at the bottom of the hill from Romsey Hospital. Our receptionists will only be too pleased to help you in all aspects of your registration.

Since the 1st April 2004 you will be registered with Nightingale Surgery, you will be asked if you have a particular preference for a certain GP and depending on availability and appropriateness  we will try to meet you needs.

After your registration forms are complete you will be asked to arrange a date for your new patient medical. This is when you will meet either the surgery nurses or your new Doctor. This will give you the opportunity of discussing any medical issues you may have.

If you have any queries regarding our catchment area, temporary resident applications or any other aspect of your registration then please either come and see us, telephone or e-mail us at Nightingale Surgery.

Things to bring with you :

• NHS Medical Card (if you have one - don't worry if you can't find it)

• Your diary for booking in your new patient medical

• Proof of identity if you are new to the area or a recent utility bill confirming your address.

We accept full registrations from Romsey, North Baddesley, Wellow and the surrounding villages and countryside, generally within 10 miles of Romsey. Patients who live on the outskirts of Southampton should register with a Southampton based practice.

Carers Register

Do you look after, help or support another person?

Do you look after, help or support a relative who lives with you?

Do you regularly visit someone in their own home or in a nursing /care home?

Do you help support a relative, friend or neighbour who doesn't live with you?

Do you help someone to deal with their personal affairs or their finances?

Then you are a carer, and you Doctor  needs to know, complete a registration form in reception and you will obtain a free Carers Information pack from Carers Together.

Violent and Aggressive Behaviour

The practice operates a zero tolerance campaign. Aggressive, violent and threatening behaviour both physical and verbal abuse will not be tolerated by the staff and patients of Nightingale Surgery.

Depending on the seriousness of the situation a warning will be given before the removal of a patient from our list. This warning will explain in full the reason for removal to the patient, inform the PCT and record the information in the patients clinical record.

Our Practice Catchment Area

Working clockwise

·          Start at M27 at Ower along motorway proceed to Nursling.

·          Along M271 to Hollyfield roundabout then cut across to Rownhams.

·          Follow motorway to Chilworth.

·          Turn following the outskirt of Eastleigh (not including Eastleigh addresses)

·          Taking a circular sweep to Landford including Ampfield, Braishfield, Michelmersh, Mottisfont, Lockerly, Sherfield English, Milchet Park and Plaitford.

·          Continue and Include Plaitford Common, excluding Poultons Park and return to M27.

A detailed map is on display in the surgery, ask reception for assistance.

What happens if I move house?

We are often asked if patients who have moved outside our catchment area can remain with the practice particularly when they have been with their doctor for many years and only just moved over the boundary.

Our practice policy is too ask you to register at a new local practice. There are many reasons for this but  we feel it is important that a Doctor is able to visit you during the day, and if you reside outside our catchment area it could delay much needed patient care.