Registering with local GP

I was just wondering about the process of registering my loved one with the local doctor, I expect it is simple and it will also provide another form of identification for future visas and the like.

She is presently on medication and she will be bringing two months supply with her from the Philippines after which she will have to see a local GP for another repeat prescription.

Do you have to pay a premium for the medication whilst on a Fiancée visa or is it subject to regular prescription charges?

Any advice on the matter will be appreciated

The same as anyone else, Timmers.

Registering with GP - we had to present my wifes passport. They photocopied it. It was easy. I have heard of officious receptionists causing problems. Best dealt with if you go along too.

Thanks John, and what about charges for prescriptions?

The same as for you and me.

Smashin

Free in Scotland. And whatever you pay in England right now.

What do you think Nigels take on it would be?

I think it would remain the same, politicians are always very weary of messing with the beloved NHS.

You'll be able to ask him in a few months, make a list of questions to submit, give us your shortlist and we can discuss them here.

Yes. A good one to ask.

It was just a short answer earlier as I was out and about.

Before my wife arrived here I enquired at the local GP surgery and they put me straight on their requirements. Shortly after my wife arrived I booked an appointment for her to register. It was a doddle which surprised me as I was half expecting hassle. I had read that some in the same situation had initially been denied but eventually common sense prevailed but not after some nonsense beforehand. Basically some GP receptionists clearly aren't aware of the rules on this so we (me and you) have to put them straight if need be. In our case there was no need.

Similar case with the National Insurance Number. If your wife is called for an interview for that then you are best to go with her.

Well I'll soon see if we run into any problems, life is never straight forward as you know.

Then there is the opening of the bank account. We did have an issue with that, that took a couple of weeks to resolve.

I was reading a couple of posts about that earlier, that's one of the reasons I started this thread, it appears she needs to collate a lot of information tying her to the accommodation and so on. I also applied for a second credit card today for her on my account hoping there would be more paperwork that we can use later. I get the impression it is like building a credit history/profile up because they are a newcomer to the country.

I am looking at getting her a provisional driving license too, anything at all that will give her an identity so to speak.

The problem we had was proof of address. The way we got round it was to put her on the phone bill. The bank wanted a copy of the passport too.

Yes. Though I think she will have to apply for that herself. Or is that what you mean?

I don't have a phone bill as such but I'm working on similar lines.

Yes that's exactly what I mean, anything to do with government agencies, council tax and so on.

Yes. It could be a council tax bill, alternativly. Get her on the council tax listing. It all helps for ILR too, BTW.

We have just finished one visa application and I'm already lining up the next.

Made me think you mentioning the council tax, what kind of checks can the credit card company do on a person they know nothing about, my missus isn't even registered yet, maybe they will turn the application down on the second credit card because of that.