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Doctors consultation

Getting a doctor's appointment

  • How to find a doctor near where you live
  • Registering with an NHS doctor or surgery
  • Tips on getting a doctor's appointment at a time that suits you
  • Your rights to finding and seeing a doctor

What's in this guide

How to find a doctor

Find a doctor's surgery in your area that's right for your needs

Getting a doctor’s appointment 

Make an appointment with your doctor that fits in with your schedule

FAQs: visiting a doctor

Your rights, from where you can register to home visits and making a complaint