GP Registration Online Now At 98.4% Of Practices

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Online GP registration has swept across England with 98.4% of practices now offering digital sign-ups through the NHS App, website, or surgery portals.

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More than 3.8 million patients have registered digitally since November 2022, with nearly half of those joining in just the last six months.

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The paperless process takes minutes and doesn't require ID, NHS number, or proof of address – simply checking if you live within the catchment area

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Digital tools freed up an estimated 2.6 million practice hours last year as patients ordered 4.6 million prescriptions and viewed 6 million test results monthly.

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Family registrations become hassle-free online, sparing parents from "standing at the front desk for hours" according to practice manager Bex Cottey

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Hospital patient's parent Joey Tatman registered their child "with a few clicks" from the bedside, showing how the system helps families in difficult situations

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Health Minister Karin Smyth described it as "putting patients first" while NHS leaders frame it as part of a broader 10-year shift from "analogue to digital healthcare.

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While convenient, the system faced challenges in March 2025 when IT issues led to incomplete registrations affecting some cancer screening invitations.

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