Barriers to GP Registration in Haringey - Report Launch

Most people in England take it for granted that they can register with a doctor or General Practitioner (GP) and that they can receive free healthcare from the NHS.

But there are some groups of people for whom this is not so easy. We discovered that there are significant barriers to registration with some GPs in Haringey and we know the people most affected are those least able to speak out - people who are affected by homelessness or refugees and migrants.

NHS guidance states that there is no requirement to prove identity, address, immigration status or have an NHS number in order to register as a patient. But proof of address and ID are routinely required by GPs in Haringey.

Why, and how can this be changed?

We hear from the authors of a recent report into GP registration in Haringey, and find out how the surgeries answered our mystery shopping questions. We looked into what it's like for refugees and migrants trying to get healthcare on the NHS. 

There will be an opportunity to ask questions.