Meet the Team

Doctors

Dr Elizabeth Mackenzie

Senior GP Partner

I qualified from St Georges, London in 1998. I initially pursued a career in paediatrics before changing to General practice. I became a partner here in 2006 and have loved working here since. I am proud to be a member of such a friendly practice that strives to provide the best patient care possible.

My main clinical interest is child health. I am also a tutor for Oxford University final year medical students. Outside of work, I am married to a doctor and most of my time is taken up with looking after my young children. I enjoy walking, reading and gardening (although I am not very good at it!)

Dr Kate Bramall

GP Partner

After an initial degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge, I qualified from Imperial College London in 2015. I had always planned a career in general practice and completed my training in Surrey in 2020. I moved to Oxfordshire in 2021 and haven’t looked back!

I became a partner at Church Street in April of 2022 and have very much been enjoying working within the team as well as getting to know my patients. My interest is women’s health and family planning.

Outside of work, I live with my husband and mini labradoodle Alvin. We spend most of our time out on walks exploring the countryside, reading, and watching sports (especially rugby, NFL, and baseball)!

Dr Manish Patel

GP Partner

I graduated from Bart’s and The London School of Medicine in 2013. After completing my GP training in London, I moved to Oxfordshire and joined this practice in 2020. A year later, I became a GP Partner. I feel very fortunate to work in such a supportive and welcoming team, and I genuinely enjoy being part of Wantage community.

I am passionate about all aspects of general practice, with a particular interest in teaching and mentoring. I currently help train our junior doctors and provide guidance to other healthcare professionals, including nurses and our paramedic.

Outside of work, I’m married to a pharmacist, and together we have two young boys. My free time is spent keeping active, cooking, and playing cricket.

Dr Matthew Gaw

GP Partner

I joined the practice as a partner in 2010. I have previously worked in the practice as a registrar in 2007/8 then as a locum in 2008/9. I feel very fortunate to be a partner in a practice where patient centred care and education are so highly valued. I studied at University College London and graduated in 2003. I have previously worked in various hospital jobs in Jersey, London and Kent before starting my GP training in Oxford in 2005.

I wanted to become a GP to have the continuity that primary care offers- of being able to get to know patients over time not just looking at a snapshot of a problem. I feel that it is a great privilege to be part of people’s lives in this way.

My clinical interests include Paediatrics and Diabetes. I am the practice’s research lead and work closely with the Thames Valley and South Midlands Clinical Research Network. Primary care research is vital for improving patient care and clinical knowledge so if you get invited to be part of a study by me, it would be great to have you involved!

I live locally with my two boys. Outside medicine I am a keen film buff, I enjoy climbing and walking, and have a love of food, modern art and photography. I play tennis badly and support QPR (someone has to!). I look forward to seeing you inside and outside the practice whether you need a doctor or not.

Dr Nicky Jacobsen

GP Partner

I’m a GP with over 12 years’ experience, I previously trained as an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Specialist before changing to General Practice. I am now fortunate to work, in addition to GP, as an ENT Specialist at Oxford University Trust (OUH), usually at Wantage Hospital or the John Radcliffe. I enjoy all aspects of General Practice and care for residents at Stirling’s Residential Home once a week.

I thoroughly enjoy working in Wantage and being involved in the local community. I love swimming and you’ll often catch me at the pool or the lake in my spare time when it’s warmed up!

Dr Vineet Joshi

GP Partner

I joined Church Street Practice in 2011 and love being part of a team with a strong family feel and high standards of care. Originally from Scotland, I trained at Dundee University and worked mainly in Glasgow before moving to Wantage.

As a GP, I focus on patient care, aiming to make a positive impact during difficult times. I’m committed to continually expanding my medical knowledge and enjoy teaching final-year medical students from Oxford University.

My special interests are Dermatology and Minor Surgery. Outside work, I live in a small village with my partner and our cat. I enjoy football, golf, cooking, and travelling. I’m excited to contribute to the long-term health of our community.

Salaried GPs

Dr Adrian Wells

Salaried GP

I completed my medical qualification in Oxford in 2018, specializing in Infection and Immunology, and have called Oxfordshire home ever since. My wife and I love the community here, and I was thrilled to join the local practice in August 2024 after completing my GP training.

I’m passionate about a holistic approach to healthcare, always aiming to understand my patients in the context of their wider social and psychological lives. When I’m not at the practice, you’ll often find me outdoors cycling, hiking, or kayaking or tending to my garden. I also enjoy giving back to the community by volunteering with the Oxford Preservation Trust, helping to protect the beautiful heritage of this area.

Dr Raj Patel

Salaried GP

I graduated from medical school at Oxford University (Worcester College) in 2016. I recently completed my academic GP training, which included a 6-month placement here at Church Street and a research role.

I am excited to have rejoined the team as a GP in October 2024. I am also a tutor for medical students at Worcester College.

I live in West Oxford with my wife and young daughter. I enjoy trail running, particularly the annual half-marathon from the health centre to the Uffington White Horse I organise with Dr Joshi.

My clinical sessions are Monday (am), Tuesday (am/pm), Wednesday (am) and Friday (am/pm).

Dr E Morris

Salaried GP

Dr E Collins

Salaried GP

Dr S Gannon

Salaried GP

Dr A Storey

Salaried GP

Dr R Brindley

Salaried GP

Dr M Ahmed

Salaried GP

Dr S Mahmud

Salaried GP

Dr D Turner

Salaried GP

Dr Sadi Dhaki

Salaried GP

Dr Tamang

Salaried GP

We are a training practice with doctors at all GP training levels. You may be offered an appointment with any one of them.

Acute Care Team

Stacy Shepherd

Acute Care Manager

Shaunie Bennet

Acute Care Nurse

Amy Blatherwick

Acute Care Nurse

Suzanne Matthews

Acute Care Nurse

Rachael Floyd

Paramedic

Przemek Miozga

Paramedic

Rob Gilley

Paramedic

Nursing Team

Practice Nurses

Mary Elliott

Practice Nurse

Jackie Peck

Practice Nurse

Louise McRobbie

Practice Nurse

Laura Caudle

Practice Nurse

Sharon Huckstep

Practice Nurse

Michelle Whitcomb

Practice Nurse

Denise Ledbury

Practice Nurse

HCAs & Nurse Associate

Izzy Larman

HCA

Jackie Stringer

HCA

Caroline Sherwood

Nurse Associate

Phlebotomists

Marie Rawlings

Phlebotomist

Donna Morris

Phlebotomist

Management Team

Julie Bridle

Practice Manager

Paula Wright

Operations Manager

Jenny Bahar

PA to Practice Manager and Data Lead

Prescriptions Team

Emma James

Prescription Team Lead

Sarah Viner

Prescription Team Member

Shannen Miller

Prescription Team Member

Ami Rawlings

Prescription Team Member

Patient Advisors

Emma James

Patient Advisor Lead

Sharron Hosler

Patient Advisor

Sonia Joyce

Patient Advisor

Angie Rose

Patient Advisor

Julie Wastle

Patient Advisor

Debbie Shute

Patient Advisor

Alison Osborne-Roberts

Patient Advisor

Wendy Grant

Patient Advisor

Nikki Purcell

Patient Advisor

Natasha Glover

Patient Advisor

Practice Team

Practice Secretaries

Claire Delaney

Helen Murray

Karinna Stafford

Marie Rawlings

Practice Workflow

Andy Campell

Justin Wright

Nilusha Dadigamuwa

Steve Elliot

Charlotte Nelson.

Practice Admins

Lynn Nichols-White

Sally Matthews

Dylan Drake

Judith Holton

Samantha Thompson

Holly Stead

Zara Burnham

Finance

Tania Hoare

Jodie Way

Primary Care Network Team

A Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of local GP practices that work together to improve the patient care of their local population. We are part of Wantage PCN, including Newbury Street Practice, and care for 32,000 patients together.

Diana Donald

PCN Operations Managers

I was appointed Operations Manager for Wantage PCN in July 2021. I feel honoured to work with Wantage PCN, which has made significant progress in seeking opportunities to collaborate with the community and develop its multidisciplinary team.

My role in the PCN is to support the Clinical Director in ensuring that the PCN meets the DES’s contractual requirements, including monitoring and reporting key performance indicators.

I oversee the PCN finance, support and work alongside the new multidisciplinary team, collaborate with both practice managers, identify new opportunities for the PCN internally and externally, and engage in stakeholder meetings with community members and healthcare professionals.

Dr Carrie Ladd

Clinical Director

Carrie is the Clinical Director at Wantage Primary Care Network. She works with the PCN manager to lead a multidisciplinary team that delivers high-quality, integrated care to the community.

Our pharmacy team have all worked in community pharmacies and brings knowledge and experience to our PCN.

The team works as part of the general practice team, providing expert advice on medicines for our patient population.

The team also consults with and treats patients directly. This includes providing extra help to manage long-term conditions and advice for those taking multiple medicines.

Toyosi Akinbami

Lead Clinical Pharmacist

Ffion Baker

Clinical Pharmacist

Martina Paparo

Pharmacy Technician (on maternity leave)

Emma Nunn

Pharmacy Technician

The nursing associate is a clinical support role that requires professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. Still, it bridges the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses. 

Caroline and Kimberley deliver hands-on, person-centred care as part of their nursing teams. The Nursing Associate role works with people of all ages. 

Nursing Associates are pivotal in the broader health and care team, providing crucial support in several areas. They facilitate the advancement of healthcare support workers’ careers, allow nurses to concentrate on more intricate clinical tasks, and contribute to expanding the nursing workforce by offering a pathway towards becoming a qualified nurse. 

Caroline Sherwood

Kimberly Emberling

A First-Contact Practitioner (FCP) is an experienced physiotherapist with advanced skills in assessing, diagnosing, and recommending treatment/referral for Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems.

They are often the first person the patient may see for a joint, muscle, and bone problem at their surgery, hence the term ‘first contact’

Patients with MSK complaints can be booked in to see an FCP by one of the practice staff or by a GP. An FCP offers expert MSK opinions, but if appropriate, an FCP may refer the patient for an X-ray, blood test, or other investigations.

They may also refer the patient to other services, such as routine physiotherapy, if further appointments are required or to other specialities, such as rheumatology or orthopaedics.

Each team member works the equivalent of 2 days per week per practice. They are:

Tom Jacobs

Advanced Physiotherapist

Newbury Street Practice

Catherine Hooper

First Contact Physiotherapist

Church Street Practice

Ed Gerring

First Contact Physiotherapist

Both Practices

The Children and Wellbeing Worker offer services for 7 to 17 year olds. Sarah is employed full-time by Oxfordshire Mind and work across both practices.

She will receive referrals from the patient’s GP to provide support for 7 – 17 year olds with a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health problem using age-appropriate resources/tools.

Referrals to Sarah may include, but are not limited to, social, physical health and/or neurodevelopmental issues with an identifiable impact on mental well-being, depression, anxiety, stable psychotic illness and personality disorder.

Sarah Sherriff

Children & Young Persons (CYP) Social Prescriber

Ashley is a qualified Mental Health Nurse with experience working in secondary care with the Audit Mental Health Team locally and has established links with local third-sector mental health services.

Ashley works Monday and Tuesday in Church Street Practice and Thursday and Friday with Newbury Street Practice.

His role is to support all adult patients in the PCN with a diagnosis of severe mental illness and to support patients who may not meet the criteria for support from either Talking Space Plus or the local Adult Mental Health Team

Ashley Pullinger

Mental Health Practitioner

Our Social Prescriber, Mandie, supports Church Street and Newbury Street patients.

Mandie has previous experience working in GP practices and takes a holistic approach to people’s health and well-being, giving people time to focus on what matters to me.

Mandie can connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support.

Social prescribing works for a wide range of people, including those with one or more long-term conditions, people who need support with their mental health, those who are lonely or isolated and those whose social needs are affecting their wellbeing. Your GP, nurse, HCA, or any practice team member can refer patients to Mandie.

Mandie Mitchell

Social Prescriber

Katie actively identify and support groups of patients, like the elderly, disabled, or those at risk, to provide personalised care. For patients with learning disabilities, Katie gathers all identified care and support needs into one personalised care plan.

Katie assists patients by answering queries, managing appointments, and providing clear information to help patients make informed choices about their care.

Katie Gardiner

Care Co-Ordinator