Martin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Payne Martin 
> Sent: 02 December 2002 13:08
> To: 'johnsmith567@voila.fr'
> Cc: Lakey Colin
> Subject: GP Registration
> 
> Dear Mr Jones,
> 
> I have recieved a letter from your MP, Mr Charles Clarke, about the
> difficulties you've experienced in registering with a GP. I will reply to
> his letter and copy you into the reply. However, I thought it would be
> helpful to send you a quick response via e-mail.
> 
> Primary Care Trusts are responsible for ensuring that all patients have
> access to the services of a GP, and where a patient is unable to get
> voluntarily registered, the Primary Care Trust has the authority to
> assign, or place, a patient onto a GP's list. There are six Primary Care
> Trusts in Norfolk, and each has delegated the patient registration
> function to NHS Eastern Support Services. 
> 
> If you telephone and speak to my colleague Mr Colin Lakey (01603 307373)
> within NHS Support Services, he will be able to give you further advice
> and will be able to place you onto a GP's list.
> 
> I will copy you my reply to Mr Charles Clarke.
> 
> Martin