Proof of address

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What it really means

A document showing where you live, such as a tenancy agreement, bank letter or university letter. Surgeries often ask for it when you register, though NHS guidance says you can still register without one.

Chinese explanation

住址证明，比如租房合同、银行信件或学校信件。注册GP时诊所常会要求提供，不过按NHS的规定，没有住址证明也可以注册。

Example conversation

A: What do I need to bring to register? B: Some ID and proof of address if you have it — a uni letter is fine.

A：注册需要带什么？ B：带上证件，有住址证明的话也带上——学校的信件就可以。

What you could say back

“I'll bring my university letter.”

Related phrases

Registering with a GP GMS1 form

Official sources

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