Register a baby

Before you register

You may need information about your baby and the parent or guardian completing the registration.

• baby’s full name
• baby’s date of birth
• baby’s NHS number, if you know it
• parent or guardian details
• home address and contact details
• birth certificate or proof of parental responsibility, if requested

Your baby’s NHS number may be in their personal child health record, sometimes called the Red Book.

How to register your baby

Use the NHS GP registration service to start the registration.

If you are not sure which Willows Healthcare practice to choose, you can use our catchment checker or find your practice.

• Check our catchment area
• Find your practice

If your baby needs medical help

Contact your GP practice, use NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.

• NHS 111
• Find your practice

Child health and immunisations

After your baby is registered, the practice will be able to support routine child health care and immunisations.

NHS guide to vaccinations and when to have them

Questions about registering a baby

If you have questions about registering your baby, please contact your practice.

Find your practice