Respite care and GP cover

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I’m sorry to hear that. Can you find another one or not?0 -
Hi @SteveE, that really does sound silly! How long does your son go to respite for?
Have you spoken to the people who provide respite, I'd imagine you aren't the only one who is outside of the catchment for their normal GP when they are there.
I'll try and find information on this and get back to you.0 -
@Chloe_Scope Thanks for the reply.To answer your first question - he has been for a single night up to maybe seven nights.And the second - yes we have (via the Council - it is the Council who contract the home and also pay them)@April2018mom - Thanks for the reply and question. The Council only offer this care home.Thanks both again.Steve
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Would this be useful at all?
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-practice/How to register as a temporary resident
If you fall ill while away from home or you're not registered with a GP but need to see one, you can still contact your nearest practice to ask for treatment.
You can receive emergency treatment for 14 days. After that you'll have to register as a temporary resident or permanent patient.
Registration as a temporary resident allows you to be taken on to the practice's list for up to 3 months.
If you're registered with a practice but are away from your home area, you can register temporarily with a practice near where you're currently staying and still remain a patient of your registered practice.
Try to have the following information available when you attend your appointment for the first time:
- details of your ongoing medical problems
- details of medical problems you have suffered in the past
- details of any medicines you're currently taking
- details of any allergies
- contact details of your registered or previous practice
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Chloe_Scope said:Would this be useful at all?
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-practice/How to register as a temporary resident
If you fall ill while away from home or you're not registered with a GP but need to see one, you can still contact your nearest practice to ask for treatment.
You can receive emergency treatment for 14 days. After that you'll have to register as a temporary resident or permanent patient.
Registration as a temporary resident allows you to be taken on to the practice's list for up to 3 months.
If you're registered with a practice but are away from your home area, you can register temporarily with a practice near where you're currently staying and still remain a patient of your registered practice.
Try to have the following information available when you attend your appointment for the first time:
- details of your ongoing medical problems
- details of medical problems you have suffered in the past
- details of any medicines you're currently taking
- details of any allergies
- contact details of your registered or previous practice
Thanks - that is very useful indeed.Steve1 -
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