Registering for medical services

Registering
> Before sixteen, you can decide about your own health care if doctors think you are capable of understanding what’s involved.
(nb All young people under 16 have a right to confidential advice from health professionals (just as adults do), this includes sexual health, sexually transmitted infections and contraception. A health professional would only breach confidentiality in exceptional circumstances where s/he feels that a young person is exposed to a serious risk)

> When you are sixteen, however, you may decide about your own health care. Anything you say to your doctor is private.

> To register with a doctor, go along and ask to be put on the list. If the practice is full, or you can’t find a GP, contact your local Primary Care Trust, who will suggest one to you.

> Dentists are listed in the telephone directory. To register, go along to your chosen practice. But beware, many dentists nowadays accept only private patients, so you may have to search quite hard.

> The library has a list of doctors and dentists near you,
or ,you can ring NHS Direct 0845 4647 for the names of local dentists.

Or
Click on:
www.westsurrey.nhs.uk
www.eastsurreyhealth.nhs.uk

What Costs are involved ?
> GP and hospital services are free.
> Medicines on prescription are free for:-

> Full time students up to the age of 19
> Everyone under 16
> People on income support
> Pregnant women

> Dental treatment under the health service is free for:-

> Everyone under 16
> Full time students up to the age of 19
> People on income support
> Pregnant women or have a child under a year old
> claiming Income Support or certain other benefits

> Opticians - You should have your eyes tested once a year. This is free for:-

> Everyone under 16
> Full time students up to the age of 19
> Anyone who is partially sighted, or have diabetes or glaucoma
> People on income support
> Pregnant women

If you do need glasses, the optician will give you a prescription. You don’t need to buy glasses from the optician who tested you, so shop around for the best deal. If you fall into one of the categories listed above, you’ll also get vouchers towards the cost of the glasses or contact lenses you need.