BERKSHIRE PRIMARY CARE - Key Persons


Dr. Prash Patel

Job Titles:
  • Medical Director
Dr Patel attended St Mary's Hospital Medical School, intercalating a BSc in Biological and Clinical Sciences at Imperial College, followed by a VTS, during which time he obtained his DRCOG and MRCGP. He has been a partner at Magnolia House Surgery since 2006. His speciality clinical interests encompass community cardiology, gastroenterology and minor surgery. His appointments include being a GP-Endoscopist and Medical Officer for Papplewick School and now operates as BPC's Medical Director.

Dr. Roger Hartstone

Job Titles:
  • Director
Roger has worked as an NHS GP for 18 years, with special interests in diabetes, mental health and GP training. Having also enjoyed being involved in the management of the practice and leadership roles, seating on the boards of PCGs and PCTs locally. He enjoys the challenge of trying to find new ways of working and delivering more effective patient care. BPC Ltd was formed as a result of work Roger was doing with BACCG exploring Primary Care Transformation.

Helen Snowden - COO

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
  • Operations Director
Helen is a forward thinking Business Manager and leads our operations; an experienced trainer and has worked in quality improvement and managing change roles in Primary Care for fourteen years. With a background in Psychology Helen possesses the qualities to both identify where change is required and to work with the whole practice team to develop a more productive working environment. Helen's passion is improving the patient's experience of the NHS - usually achieved by streamlining a few processes along the way.

Kirstine Hall - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
Kirstine is a business management professional experienced in both private and public sector industries including retail, recruitment, the Probation Service and since 2012 has worked in General Practice. She now leads on Contracts within the Board.