Need a Family Practice Registry Update - July 2026

As of August 1, there are 54,582 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. 

The last published number was on July 1, when there were 58,473 Nova Scotians on the registry. 

By the end of July, the number of Nova Scotians on the registry decreased by 3,891. This number reflects the cumulative result of activity on the registry since its creation, including registrations, attachments to family doctor or nurse practitioner, and other updates to registration status over time. 

The percentage of the population on the registry is 5.0%. Nova Scotia Health will next update the registry in early September. 

To learn more about the Need a Family Practice Registry, or to register, confirm your registration, update your information, or remove your request, please visit https://needafamilypractice.nshealth.ca

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