130 Broadway, Davyhulme, Manchester, M41 7WJ | Contact Us

Our Team

Doctors

Dr Rachel Howard

MBChB MRCGP DRCOG

GP

Dr Lucy Aczel

MBBS MRCGP DFFP

GP

Dr Clare Reeves

MBChB MRCGP DRCOG

GP

Dr Reeves offers services or has special interests in Coil and Mirena Insertions and Removals, Ring pessary changes, Joint injections, and Minor surgery.

Dr Christopher Tower

MBChB (Leeds 1996) MRCGP

GP

Dr Tower is the Clinical Safeguarding Lead for the practice and has special interests in GP Training, supervising & mentoring GP Registrars at the practice

Dr Chitra Kumar

MRCGP MBChB

GP

Dr Samina Ashraf

MBBS MRCGP DFFP DRCOG

GP

Dr Kamani Wijeyesekera

MBBCh MRCGP DFFP

GP

Dr Jake Smith


ST3 Doctor who joined the team in August in a 12 month post.  His mentor and trainer is Dr Chris Tower.

Practice nurses

Maria Scannell

Practice Nurse

Our Practice Nurses are available by appointment Monday to Friday. They can advise on travel and child immunisations, diet, smoking cessation, alcohol control and carry out general health checks and … [continue] Maria Scannell

Clare O’Neill

Practice Nurse

Our Practice Nurses are available by appointment Monday to Friday. They can advise on travel and child immunisations, diet, smoking cessation, alcohol control and carry out general health checks and … [continue] Clare O’Neill

Sr Rochelle Wilshaw

Practice Nurse

Sr Shannon Winstanley

Practice Nurse

Additional healthcare staff

Dietitians


Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals who play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating dietary and nutritional issues. When Might You Consult a Dietitian? Digestive Problems: If you suffer from … [continue] Dietitians

First Contact Physiotherapists


First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are specialized physiotherapists with enhanced skills. They are typically based in GP surgeries and play a crucial role in managing musculoskeletal issues. Here’s how they can … [continue] First Contact Physiotherapists

Jill Bindloss

Healthcare Assistant

Our health care assistants are trained to carry out new patient health checks, over 75 health checks and also free health and cholesterol checks. They assist GPs in their minor … [continue] Jill Bindloss

Sandra Regan

Healthcare Assistant

Our healthcare assistants are trained to carry out new patient health checks, over 75 health checks and also free health and cholesterol checks. They assist GPs in their minor surgery … [continue] Sandra Regan

Practice manager

Ian Hutchinson

Practice Manager

Practice staff

Receptionists


Our reception team provides an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They handle prescription and appointment enquiries and are happy … [continue] Receptionists

Mrs Wendy McDonagh

Patient Services Manager

Wendy takes care of the day-to-day running of this busy GP surgery and will be only too happy to answer any questions you may have. She is available to listen … [continue] Mrs Wendy McDonagh

Mrs Elizabeth Coyle

Clinical Administrator

Elizabeth takes care of all the clinical administration tasks required to keep a busy GP surgery running smoothly. She is available at most times of the day if you have … [continue] Mrs Elizabeth Coyle

Attached staff

Community Midwives


work with the doctors to provide care for mothers before and after delivery and care of the baby for the first fortnight of life. Clinics are held on a Thursday … [continue] Community Midwives

District Nurses


provide nursing treatment to the housebound and patients recently discharged from hospital. They also run sessions at Woodsend Clinic daily between 14:00 and 15:00, Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays). … [continue] District Nurses

Health Visitors


visit all families with children under five years of age. They provide information, health promotion, advice and support to all age groups. Telephone: 0161 748 2820

Macmillan Nurses


visit and cares for patients living with cancer in their homes and gives advice and support to their families. Telephone: 0161 746 2080

Community Psychiatric Nurses


help with mental health problems. Telephone: 0161 358 1390

Social services


help with all kinds of social problems. Telephone: 0161 912 519 Fax: 0161 912 5127/5128 Minicom: 0161 912 5129  

Child Protection


0161 912 5124 /5125 Email: [email protected]