Meet the Team

Doctors

Dr Thomas Fox

Senior GP Partner and GPSI in Minor Surgery

MBChB (1982) MRCGP DCH University of Leeds
Dr Fox joined the practice in 1987 and is a GP with Specialist Interest in Minor Surgery and Contraception. He became a GP Trainer in 1991 and supervised his final GP Trainee in July 2021 after supporting over 60 trainees on placement.

Dr Gregor Donaldson

GP Partner and GPSI ENT and Minor Surgery

MBChB (1996) PG Dip ENT University of Dundee
Dr Donaldson joined the practice as a partner in 2004 and is a GPSI in ENT and Minor Surgery. Dr Donaldson is the GP lead for prescribing, Practice Strategy, Practice Development and Finance. Dr Donaldson is a board member for Cross Gates Primary Care Network.

Dr Rachael Kay

GP Partner and GPSI for Dermatology

MBChB MRCGP DRCOG DFSRH ABHRS Post Grad Derm
Dr Kay qualified as a doctor in 2003 at the University of Manchester (2003) before joining the practice as a GP Partner. Dr Kay specialises in Dermatology holds a certificate in Implant and Coil fitting. Dr Kay is a Hair Restoration Surgeon after specialising in Dermatology and working in the field of hair transplant surgery alongside her GP work.

Dr Thomas Backhouse

GP Partner and GP Trainer

MB BS (2009) PGCME MRCGP Dip Diabetes University of Hull
Dr Backhouse joined the practice in 2014 and became a Partner in 2016 and GP Trainer in 2019. Dr Backhouse leads on GP Training, Medical Student Placements and specialises in Diabetes.

Dr Angela Sandhu

GP Partner and GP Trainer

MBBS MRCGP MSc MPharm MRPharmS University of East Anglia (2010)
Dr Sandhu joined the practice in 2015 as a Salaried GP and became a GP Partner in 2019 and is a GP trainer.

Dr Eleanor Coates

GP Partner and GPSI for Contraception

BMBCh DRCOG MA (Hons) DCH DFSRH (2007) University of Oxford, Certificate in Coil and Implant fitting
Dr Coates joined the practice in 2014 and became a GP Partner in 2021. She is the Lead GP for our contraceptive services and works in our weekend Extended Access clinics.

Dr Sarah Younge

GP Partner and GP Trainer

MBChB (2012), MRCGP (2017) University of Leeds
Dr Younge joined the practice in 2017 and became a GP Partner in April 2025. Dr Younge is also a GP Trainer.

Dr Ben Hammersley

GP Partner, GP Trainer, End of Life and Veteran GP Lead

MBChB (2006)  MRCGP (2012) DCH
Dr Hammersley joined the practice in 2019 and became a GP Partner in April 2025. Dr Hammersley is a GP Trainer and leads on End of Life and he is Practice Clinical Veteran Lead. City wide roles include cancer care lead GP and deputy medical lead for the GP Confederation.

Dr Ellen Oakhill

Senior Associate GP and GPSI Geriatric Medicine

BSc MBChB (hons) 2006, MRCGP, Dip Geriatric Medicine
Dr Oakhill joined the practice in 2018 and is a Senior Associate GP and the GP Lead for Frailty and Care Homes. Dr Oakhill has a Post Grad Diploma in Geriatric Medicine. Dr Oakhill is also the Lead GP for Cross Gates Primary Care Network for frailty and Care Homes.

Dr Catherine Riley

Associate GP and GP Trainer

MBChB (2015) University of Leeds
Dr Riley joined the practice in August 2020 and is an Associate GP and GP Trainer.

GP Registrars

Dr Nina Dickson

GP Registrar

Dr Dickson joined the practice in 2024 as a GP Registrar on placement.

Dr Heidi Coombes

GP Registrar

Dr Coombes joined the practice on placement as a GP Registrar in August 2024.

Dr Darvill-Mills

GP Registrar

Dr Sarwar

GP Registrar

Dr Al-Wakfi

GP Registrar

Nursing Team

Kate Moore

Nurse Manager

RGN, NMC, GPN, Dip Diabetes, Dip Asthma, Dip COPD, Practice Assessor
Kate qualified in 1993 and joined the practice in 2014 with over 10 years experience in General Practice Nursing. Kate completed her Non Medical Prescribing in 2017 and is the Nurse Manager. Kate is responsible for Student Nurses as a Practice Assessor. Kate leads on Qof, End of Life Care MDTs and long term conditions with a specialist interest in Diabetes. Kate is also a member of the Cross Gates PCN Board since 2023.

Greesma Prem

Senior Practice Nurse

BSc (Hons), RGN, Cert Asthma, Cert CHD
Greeshma qualified as a registered nurse in 2016 and joined our Nursing Team as a Practice Nurse in 2022. Greeshma is also a practice supervisor for student nurses. Greeshma is a trained vaccinator and works in the PCN vaccine clinics.

Danielle Campey

Practice Nurse

Danielle joined the practice in October 2024 as a Practice Nurse and is currently on the General Practice Nurse Development Programme. Danielle has experience from secondary care having worked as a specialist breast nurse. Danielle is a trained vaccinator and works in the PCN vaccine clinics.

Lauren Court

Practice Nurse

BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, RGN
Lauren qualified in 2022 and joined the practice in October 2023 as a Practice Nurse. Lauren is currently on the General Practice Development Programme. Lauren is a trained vaccinator and works in the PCN vaccine clinics.

Hannah Curtis

Health Care Assistant

Hannah joined the nursing team in 2024 and has experience working in secondary care.

Victoria Bottomley

Nurse Associate / Student Nurse

FdSc (2023), NVQ 3
 Vicky joined the practice in 2016 on the Health Care Assistant Apprenticeship Programme. She started her Nursing Associate Training in 2020 at Bradford University and Qualified as a Nurse Associate in 2022. Vicky will be starting her Nurse training in 2025 Vicky is a practice lead for Learning Disabilities and Mental Health working closely with the GP and Pharmacist clinical Leads. Vicky is a Trained Vaccinator and works in the PCN Vaccine Clinics.

Pharmacy Team

Sue Alldred

Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner

MAPCPharm, MRPharms, BPharm(Hons), PG Dip Clin Pharm, Independent Prescriber
Sue joined the practice in 2015 as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. She became and Advanced Practice Pharmacist after completing her Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Assessment with Distinction in 2020. Sue also works as Head of Clinical Pharmacy at South East Leeds Federation and PCPA Regional Vice President for North East. Sue is qualified as a Pharmacist Designated Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor and Designated Prescribing Practitioner Sue leads on Heart Failure and coordinates the pre reg pharmacist placements at the practice.

Mariah Ahmed

Pre Reg Pharmacist

MPharm
Mariah is a Pre Reg Pharmacist Trainee who started her placement with us in September 2024 and will work under the direct supervision of a practice pharmacist.

Hannah Black

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

MPharm (Hons), Independent Prescriber, PGCert Psychiatric Therapeutics, PGCredit Mental Health
Hannah joined the practice in 2016 on the Clinical Pharmacist Programme. She is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist and Leads on Mental Health and Pain Management.

Lynne Hargreaves

Senior Prescription Clerk

Lynne joined the practice in 2012 and worked as a receptionist before taking on the role of Senior Prescription Clerk. Lynn works closely with the practice pharmacists to manage the daily prescriptions and medication queries. Lynn supports the practice prescription clerks and supports training new staff.

Medical Administration Team

Karen Cullimore

IT Clinical Manager

Karen has been with the practice for 30 years and worked as a practice secretary before becoming a clinical system manager. Karen leads on secretarial administration and recalls.

Georgia Mann

Business and Medical Administrator

Minor Surgery Coordinator

Georgia first started at the practice doing work experience in 2018 before joining the practice as a junior office clerk in 2019. She completed a Business apprenticeship in 2022 and now works as a Business and Medical Administrator. Georgia co-ordinates the Minor Surgery Service with Dr Fox & Dr Donaldson.

Emily Dickinson

Senior Medical Administrator

Emily joined our practice as an Business Administration Apprentice in 2016 and worked as a Prescription Clerk. She started work as a Senior Medical Administrator in 2022 and leads on medical coding and summarising for the practice.

Janet Linely

Data Processor

Janet initially joined the practice in 2013 as a receptionist before training as a Data Processor. Janet is responsible for ensuring all patient correspondence is uploaded and attached to patient records.

Amy Tobin

Business Support Officer

Amy joined the practice in June 2024 and supports the Management and Medical Administration Team with office administration.

Practice Management & Care Navigation Team

Andrea Mann

Managing Partner and Clinical Director

BSc (Hons) RGN (2000), Dip HE (Adult), GPN, NMP, Dip Practice Nursing, Dip Diabetes, Dip Asthma, Dip COPD, Cert Transformational Leadership, Practice Assessor
Andrea joined the Practice in 2002 and became a partner in 2015 having overall responsibility for managing and running the practice. Andrea still works clinically and is also the Clinical Director of Cross Gates Primary Care Network since 2019 and the Director of Cross Gates Primary Care Ltd.

Laura Cullimore

Business and Operations Manager

NVQ L3 and L4 in Business Administration
Laura joined the practice in 2010 and initially worked in admin coding, secretarial before completing her NVQ’s in Business Administration. Laura completed a leadership and management course in 2022 and is and is now the Business and Operations Manager. Laura also qualified as a Non Registered Vaccinator in 2022 to support the PCN vaccine Clinics.

Joanne Scott

Reception Coordinator

Joanne joined the practice in 2002 as a receptionist before taking on the reception coordinator role. She has a Diploma in General Practice Administration and is responsible for the day to day running of the reception team. Joanne coordinators the Reception and Care Navigators working closely with the duty doctor each day to manage patient enquiries. Joanne also supervises and trains new members of the reception team.

Julie Rawlins

Senior Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Julie joined the practice as a receptionist in 2012 and is a Senior Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk. Julie supports the reception coordinator to run the reception and supports training new staff.

Debra Ellis

Senior Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Debbie joined the reception team in 2007 and is a Senior Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk. She has a Diploma in General Practice Administration and is the practice lead for patient records. Debbie supports the Reception Coordinator and training of new staff. Debbie has been part of the PCN General Practice Improvement Programme representing the reception team.

Alison Hilditch

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Alison joined the practice over 30 years ago and works in our reception team as a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk.

Elizabeth Simpson

Care Navigator

Liz has been a member of our reception team for over 30 years and is a Care Navigator

Faye Seed

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Faye joined our reception team in 2024 and works as a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk.

Jayne Yearsley

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Jayne joined the practice reception team in 2020 and works as a Care Navigator and Prescription clerk. Jayne has experience working in the NHS cervical screening service and worked in our Covid clinics as a marshal.

Deborah Bowden

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Deborah joined our reception team in 2020 and is a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Theresa Spink

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Theresa joined our reception team in 2022 and is a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Vanessa White

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Vanessa joined the reception team in 2024 and is a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Catherine Wailes

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Catherine joined the reception team as a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk in July 2024.

Jamie-Lee Oliver

Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk

Jamie-Lee joined the reception team in 2023 and is a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk.

Sky Playford

Receptionist and Prescription Clerk

Skye joined our reception team in 2025 and works as a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk.

Ellie Robinson

Receptionist and Prescription Clerk

Ellie joined our reception team in 2025 and works as a Care Navigator and Prescription Clerk.

Cross Gates Primary Care Network Team

Andrea Mann

PCN Clinical Director and Cross Gates Primary Care Ltd Director

Andrea was appointed as the Clinical Director for Cross Gates PCN in 2019 and is accountable for the delivery and performance of PCN services, strategy and leadership. Andrea works closely with the PCN Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver services for the PCN population. Andrea is a board member of the Leeds GP Confederation and Director of Cross Gates Primary Care Ltd.

Stephanie Sheppard

PCN Business Development Manager and Cross Gates Primary Care Ltd Director

Steph joined Cross Gates PCN in 2021 as a PCN Manager and works closely with the PCN Clinical Director on Strategy and Business Development. Steph is responsible for managing the PCN team and services. In 2024, Steph became a Director of Cross Gates Primary Care Ltd.

Sophie Cahill-Clough

PCN Operational and Care Coordinator Team Lead

Sophie joined the PCN as a Care Coordinator before taking on the role as a PCN Operational and Care Coordinator Team Lead. Sophie supports the PCN Business and Development Manager and is responsible for the coordination of PCN vaccination clinics.

Theresa Dales

PCN Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Frailty Clinical Lead

Theresa joined Cross Gates Primary Care Network team in 2021 as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. She leads on Frailty and Care Homes working closely with the GP Practices and PCN Clinical Team.

Beth Warner

PCN Mental Health and Dementia Specialist Nurse

Beth is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and Joined Cross Gates Primary Care Network in 2022 as a Dementia Specialist Nurse (Admiral Nurse). Beth specialises in Dementia Care and supports practices look after and review their patients who are living with or caring for someone with Dementia. Beth is actively involved with Cross Gates Local Care Partnership and Dementia Services within the community. Beth is a trained vaccinator and works in the PCN vaccine clinics.

Becky Skaife

Nurse Associate / Student Nurse

Becky joined the PCN as a Nurse Associate after working in secondary care. She supports practices in clinic and works with the PCN Frailty Team carrying out Long Term Condition reviews in Care Homes and our housebound population. Becky is also a trained vaccinator and works in the PCN vaccine clinics and due to start her nurse training in 2025.

Harriet Cundale

Nurse Associate

Harriet joined the PCN as a Care Coordinator and in 2023 became a Nurse Associate in 2025.

Harpal Ryatt

PCN Lead Clinical Pharmacist

Harpal joined Cross Gates Primary Care Network in 2020 as a Clinical Pharmacist. He completed his Non Medical Prescribing Qualification and is the Lead Pharmacist for the PCN and Advanced Pharmacist for Lipid Optimisation. Harpal is responsible for the coordinator of the PCN pharmacy team and delivery of the PCN medicine management performance.

Azaz Ali

PCN Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Azaz is a PCN Clinical Pharmacists and Non Medical Prescriber. He supports practices with care home prescribing, practice medication enquiries, hospital discharge prescribing and carries out structured medication reviews for our frailty population. Azaz is also a trained vaccinator and works in the PCN Vaccination Clinics.

Alix Egan

PCN Pharmacist Technician

Alix is part of the PCN Pharmacy Team undertaking medication reviews and carrying out audits. Alix is also a trained vaccinator.

Haleema Lal

Physician Associate

Haleema joined the Cross Gates Primary Care Network team in 2023 as a Physician Associate. Physician Associates are healthcare professionals working under the supervision of a senior doctor. They are trained to provide care to patients in a primary care setting, including assessing and examining patients, and agreeing a management plan with the support of their supervisor. They are not doctors, cannot prescribe medications and cannot request xrays.

Belle Walsh

Care Coordinator and Cancer Care Lead

Belle joined the PCN Team as a Care Coordinator and supports practices with Care Home MDTs and coordinates frailty reviews. Belle is the PCN Cancer Care Coordinator lead who supports practices with carrying out cancer care reviews.

Amy Garbutt

Health and Wellbeing Coach

Amy joined the PCN in 2024 and has a background in Sports and Exercise Nutritionist (SENR) and Nutritionist (AfN). Amy supports patients with weight management and devise health and wellbeing plans.

Beth Lings

Mental Health Practitioner

Beth is a Mental Health Practitioner and is employed by North Point Health Minds Service for our PCN.

Harry Charalampos

PCN Physiotherapist

Harry joined the PCN as a Physio Therapist and works for Sano Physio Service.

Jo Joy-Jones

Wellbeing Coordinator – Linking Leeds Social Prescriber

Jo is a Wellbeing Coordinator – Linking Leeds Social Prescriber.

Jubin Kumar

PCN Physiotherapist

Jubin joined the PCN as a Physio Therapist and works for Sano Physio Service.

Jack Hughes

Care Coordinator and Phlebotomist

Jack joined the PCN in 2024 as a Care Coordinator and trained in phlebotomy in 2025.

Community Midwives

Nazarene Active

The Grange Community Midwife

Nazarene has a Midwife clinic at the Grange Medical Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Sue Forbes

Colton Mill Midwife

St Gemmas Hospice Clinical Nurse Specialists

Becky White

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Becky is a Clinical Nurse Specialist for St Gemmas Hospice who supports our patients who are palliative and requiring end of life care. Becky is part of the practice multidisciplinary team.