Need a Family Practice Registry Update, April 2026

Nova Scotia Health has released a new public reporting format for the Need a Family Practice Registry. The April 2026 report is available here. 

Since the initial announcement about the new reporting approach in January, a draft report was produced and internal teams took time to test, learn, and refine. This included a dedicated focus group with senior leaders and Patient and Family Advisors. 

This new reporting approach presents data at the provincial, zone, and community health network levels. It provides meaningful, clear, and detailed insights for Nova Scotians, media, and system partners.  

Our monthly report supports improved access to care, strengthens transparency, and helps drive real system change.   

Need a Family Practice Registry – Report Summary 

As of April 1, there are 61,947 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. 

The last published number was on March 1, when there were 63,221 Nova Scotians on the registry. 

By the end of March, the number of Nova Scotians on the registry dropped by 1,274. 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 5.7. Nova Scotia Health will next update the registry in early May. 

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.