MARPLE COTTAGE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Finance Administrator
- Member of the Practice Support Team
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- Practice Manager - Guywood
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Patient Services Manager / Reception Supervisor / Male
After qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 where she worked in critical care, renal medicine and in industry Catherine moved into general practice in 1997.
For two years Catherine was a practice nurse before studying for an MSc at Liverpool University, and thereafter worked in several practices in Cheshire as a Nurse Clinician whereby she can treat patients with acute medical problems and also people who have on-going long term conditions (eg high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes and COPD).
In 2004, Catherine joined Marple Cottage Surgery as a Nurse clinician, where she sees patients with acute medical problems and is able to prescribe medication as a GP would do, and also manages our diabetic, asthma and COPD.
Catherine is also an Executive Nurse at Bury CCG.
After qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 where she worked in critical care, renal medicine and in industry Catherine moved into general practice in 1997. For two years … [continue] Catherine Jackson
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Administration
Dr Agastya Patel will be on placement with the Practice until April 2024.
Dr Albar Naib Khil will be on placement with the Practice until April 2024.
I studied at Newcastle University and loved every minute of it. I qualified as a doctor in 2010. I grew up in Poynton and was keen to move back closer … [continue] Dr Amy Wood
I attended the University of Manchester and graduated in 2008, I spent a portion of my degree studying in New York, giving me a perspective on how another healthcare system … [continue] Dr Benjamin Liu
Dr Danny Aldcroft will be on placement with the Practice until 1 August 2024.
Dr Eleanor O'Brien is currently on placement with the practice.
Dr Stiles is currently on placement with the Practice until August 2024.
Dr Al-Ausi trained at Manchester University before undertaking surgical training in London and Bristol. When his sons were born he switched to General practice to spend more time with his family, which brought him back to the Stockport area. He was a registrar at Marple Cottage Surgery in 2010 before becoming a partner, when Dr Wells retired, in 2013.
With his surgical background in mind he has taken over the Vasectomy Service in Stockport, and has an interest in Family Planning. Furthermore, he continues to practise minor surgery procedures. Otherwise his main responsibility is leading the clinical development at Marple Cottage.
Dr Al-Ausi enjoys cycling and still rides his bike to work as often as he can.
I took over Guywood Practice from my mother Dr Lily Patel and was made an MBE in 2005 for services to healthcare in Stockport. My specialist skills include women's health, medicines management, cancer screening and in-house contraception services including fitting, checking and removal of intra-uterine devices (coils). I also work at St Mary's Sexual Assault centre in Manchester where I am a forensic physician for victims of sexual assault & child sexual abuse. I also have three young children who keep me very busy.
I took over Guywood Practice from my mother Dr Lily Patel and was made an MBE in 2005 for services to healthcare in Stockport. My specialist skills include women's health, … [continue] Dr Raina Patel
Dr Rose Dunning will be on placement with the Practice until February 2024.
Dr Sabina Luszczak is currently on placement with the practice until April 2024.
I studied Medicine at the University of Glasgow and graduated in 2012. I did my hospital training and GP training in North West England. After completing my training I returned … [continue] Dr Sadaf Shah
I studied at Nottingham University and qualified as a Doctor in 2007. In my final year of medical school, I spent 6 weeks working at a small hospital and rural … [continue] Dr Samantha Wise
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception Supervisor
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception / Male
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- Senior Health Care Assistant
In 2006, Joanne joined the practice nursing team as a healthcare assistant, which involves offering appointments for blood tests, blood pressure checks, 24hr blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, ECGs and general health screening.
Joanne is now a Senior HCA also takes an active role in smoking cessation and infection control management at the practice.
After training in law, followed by roles in management, sales and marketing, I joined Marple Cottage Surgery in 2003. As Managing Partner my role involves managing the smooth running of the … [continue] Johan Taylor
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception
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- Business Support Manager
- Member of the Practice Support Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception
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- Reception / Medicines Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Administration
Lucy Dewhurst is a Senior Mental Health Practitioner and is available to our patients. Lucy is employed by Pennine Care NHS Trust (who provide Mental Health Care in Stockport) but … [continue] Mental Health Practitioner
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception / Admin
Job Titles:
- Member of the Practice Support Team
- Reception
In 2002, Sarah attained the Diploma in Nursing from Manchester University and spent 18 months working on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital. Sarah joined Marple Cottage … [continue] Sarah Wilkinson
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Practice Manager
I am responsible for the operational management of the practice, overseeing the administrative and IT functions of the practice.
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- Health Care Assistant / Trainee Nursing Associate ( TNA )
Vicky joined the practice in 2012, working in the Reception / Admin team, and more recently training into a Healthcare Assistant role. In 2022, Vicky started further training and is … [continue] Vicky Snelson