Doctors - Moving Away

[Josie1981]

When you Move Away, can you stay with your doctor your already with?

[annie0000]

Depends on how far you are moving - Doctors usually have a limit as to how far they are willing to travel in case you need a home visit, and that is what sets their catchment area. They may be willing to keep you on their register on the understanding that they will not supply home visits, as these are a very rare occurance these days, you may find that the doctor is happy to keep you on that basis.

However, if you were then in the sudden need of a home visit, you may find it difficult to then register with a new doctor that quickly.

[Robinia]

I agree with annie, it depends how far away you'll be.
A couple of things to consider are...Will there be someone living with you/nearby to take you if you're too unwell to go alone? do you have children or an elderly relative living with you?

[Josie1981]

Thanks for your answers, im about 8 Miles away from my registered Doctors, But live about 2 Miles away from a hospital, so if i ever needed Medical help in the night i could go there. Im 26 and have never had the doctor out, so i think it will be fine to stay where i am (i hope) thanks again......