Identity Verification

In order to ensure your safety and the security of your data, we will need to be certain that you are who we think you are. We do this by asking you to bring some ID to your appointment.

Requirements

• One from group 1 or two from group 2
• Clear and readable
• Where there is an address it needs to match the address we have on record for you
• Current (i.e., not passed expiry date)
• Within 3 months of the date shown if it’s a statement or letter
• Where there is a photo it needs to be identifiable as you
• You do not need to show any amounts or balance details on your bank statements

Group 1 – Any one of the following

• UK or European photocard driving licence
• Any national passport
• US passport card
• Proof of age card (recognised under PASS, with a unique reference number)
• UK biometric residence permit
• Northern Ireland electoral identity card

Group 2 – Any two of the following

• Debit or credit card for a bank, building society or credit union current account
• Student loan statement
• Bank or building society statement
• Mortgage account statement
• Loan account (including hire purchase agreement) statement
• Armed forces identity card
• Proof of age PASS card

Under 18s

ID Checks are particularly important when consulting with under 18s to ensure their safety.

• Where the patient is below the age of 18, but is accompanied by a parent (or legal guardian)
• The parent will need to show their ID.
• Where the patient is aged between 14 and 17 and they attend alone
• They will be required to show ID themselves.
• The clinic will consider the age of the patient when agreeing on the appropriateness of the consultation.
• The clinic may need to carry out an assessment of the patient’s ability to make decisions about their health.