Need a doctor on the farm?
Tell your supervisor you need a doctor. Ask which GP practice helps workers and how to get there. A GP is a general practitioner.
- Tell your supervisor you need to see a GP.
- Ask who can help with registration, booking, transport and requesting an interpreter.
- Confirm the time, address and transport. Bring a list of medicines and any documents you have. See below for registration without documents in England.
Your farm may already have arrangements with a local GP and transport for workers. This varies by farm: ask what help is available.
You can show your supervisor this request:
I need to see a doctor. Can you help me contact the GP and arrange transport?If your supervisor is unavailable or does not help
Our own directory is currently unavailable; the official directories below are independent of it. Contact a GP directly. Find your accommodation postcode in your housing paperwork or ask the accommodation office. Choose your country below to search on an official website. Svoi does not book appointments or collect your address.
How to register yourself
- Choose a practice accepting new patients from your address. Check its website or phone reception.
- Use its online form if available, or call and ask for a paper form. For a short stay, ask about temporary registration.
- Ask how to get confirmation and book a consultation. Registration and an appointment are separate; timings depend on the practice.
Registration and appointment questions
Is healthcare free, including in Scotland?
You can contact the NHS yourself. In England, NHS GP registration and consultations and treatment within A&E are free; admission and further hospital care may be charged. Scotland provides broader free care for seasonal workers. Do not delay emergency help because of costs. Check any bill with the hospital overseas visitors team and your insurer. In Scotland, Seasonal Worker visa holders can receive NHS primary, hospital and emergency care free on the same terms as Scottish residents. Normal dental and eye care charges may still apply. A GP may ask for your visa, work contract or payslip as evidence of work. NHS prescriptions dispensed at pharmacies in Scotland are free.
Can I register without documents or an NHS number?
In England, adults do not need ID, proof of address or immigration status, or an NHS number to register. Missing these alone is not a reason for refusal. Ask the practice about requirements elsewhere in the UK.
What if I have no permanent address?
In England you can use a temporary address or the GP practice address. Explain your situation when registering.
What if registration is refused?
In England, a practice may have a closed patient list or you may live outside its area. Ask for a written reason and speak to the practice manager. You can then contact your local integrated care board (ICB) or Healthwatch; the NHS registration guide below links to help.
How do I ask for an interpreter?
Ask for a professional interpreter when booking and name your language: “I need an interpreter in [language]”. Confirm the arrangements. Prepare your symptoms, medicines and allergies.
Can I choose a practice far from home?
Some practices in England accept out-of-area patients. This may affect home visits, urgent care and community services. Ask about these limits before registering.
How do I get a prescription and what does it cost?
Discuss medicines with your GP; if prescribed, ask which pharmacy to use. The standard NHS charge in England is £9.90 per item. Exemptions have conditions: check your eligibility before claiming. Elsewhere in the UK, check with the pharmacy.
What if I need help at the weekend?
For urgent, non-life-threatening problems call 111 in England, Scotland or Wales. In Northern Ireland contact the local GP out-of-hours service. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency anywhere in the UK. Do not wait for registration or your supervisor.