Partners in the North Cumbria Primary Care Alliance

Our Team

Doctors

Dr Ami Hall

MRCGP, MB ChB

Salaried GP Partner
Female

Dr Ami Hall, General Practitioner (Salaried Partner) joined the Practice in 2014. Dr Hall’s special interests are Palliative Care and Gynaecology. Dr Hall is our Performance and CQC Lead.  

Dr Jerome Poppe

Salaried GP Partner
Male

Dr Jerome Poppe joined our Practice in October 2020. Dr Poppe is our Palliative Care Lead.

Dr Magda Rocha

Salaried GP Partner
Female

Dr Magda Rocha, General Practitioner (Salaried Partner) joined our Practice in July 2020 and is currently working at Queen Street Practice Dr Rocha has a special interest in women’s health. … [continue] Dr Magda Rocha

Dr Abdul Zakari

Salaried GP Partner
Male

Dr Maryam Yammama


Dr Maryam Yammama joined us in November 2023 having trained as a GP Registrar in the Practice.

Dr José Luis Fernández Fidalgo

Qualified Oviedo, Spain 1986 LMS Certificate in Diabetes Care

Salaried GP
Male

Dr Jose Fidalgo, General Practitioner (Salaried) joined the practice in 1997. Dr Fidalgo’s special interests are Care of the Elderly and Diabetes.  

Dr Joseph Davis

MB ChB 2001 (University of Manchester)

Salaried GP
Male

Dr Joseph Davis, General Practitioner (Salaried)

Dr Joanne Hull-Davies

MB ChB 1989 (University of Leicester)

Salaried GP
Female

Dr Jo Hull-Davies, General Practitioner (Retained post) Dr Hull-Davies’s special interests are women’s health.

Physician Associate

Physician Associate

Physicians Associate
Female

We currently do not have a Physician Associate at Lowther Medical Centre Physician Associates are trained healthcare professionals who work alongside doctors and provide medical care as part of the … [continue] Physician Associate

Students

Medical Students

Medical Students

We are a training Practice and regularly have Year 3 medical students attached to the Practice throughout the year as well as Year 1 students who are usually with us … [continue] Medical Students

Training Doctors

GPs in Training


Our GPs in training are Dr Eunice Edemhanria, Dr Obafemi Sanni, Dr Sabia Sikander, Dr Amanda Chalue GP Trainees are qualified Doctors who spend an additional 3 years in GP … [continue] GPs in Training

FY2 doctors


Our FY2 doctor is Dr Aleem Iqbal A Foundation doctor (FY1 or FY2 previously known as a house officer) is a grade of medical practitioner undertaking the Foundation Programme – a … [continue] FY2 doctors

GP Assistant

GP Assistant


Sarah is our GP Assistant who assists the GPs and NPs with daily tasks, such as referrals and tasks.  She also takes bloods, checks blood pressures and performs ECG tests.

Nurse practitioners

Nurse Practitioners


We have a highly trained and multi-skilled team of nurses. Our Nurse Practitioners, Diana, Ann and Emma work supporting the On Call doctor/triaging the many calls for medical advice between 8.00 … [continue] Nurse Practitioners

Mental Health Nurse


Leann, our Mental Health Nurse sees patients with diagnosed mental conditions plus those patients seeking help for anxiety, stress, low mood, bereavement. Leann is one of our Safeguarding Leads

Practice nurses

Nurse Prescribers


Anne-Marie and Caroline are our Nurse Prescribers who works alongside our Nurse Practitioners and GPs.  The both specialise in Contraception and HRT. Caroline is also one of our Safeguarding Leads.

Practice Nurses


Our Practice Nurses are Michelle, Lesley, Molly and Leeanne. The Practice Nursing team are the experienced professionals who can help you in many different aspects without the need to see a doctor. … [continue] Practice Nurses

Additional healthcare staff

District Nurses


The District Nurses provide day to day nursing care, advice and support in the home. If help or advice is required they can be contacted through Lowther Medical Centre.

Elderly Care Co-ordinators


We have 2 Elderly Care Co-ordinators – Arlene Murphy and Abbie Whittham

Familiar Faces


This is a team of psychologists and living well coaches, who work with people whose difficulties bring them into frequent contact with their GP and other health services. They offer … [continue] Familiar Faces

First Step


Counsellors who offer CBT, support of depression anxiety etc (referral via GP or self referral)  

Health Care Assistant


Our Health Care Assistants (HCA) are Debbie, Tracy, Tracy and Max.  They do injections, dressings, blood tests, ECG’s and blood pressure readings.

Health Visitors


The Health Visitors that are attached to the practice are concerned with the promotion of health and the prevention of ill health through the provision of education, advice and support, … [continue] Health Visitors

Macmillan Nurse


The Macmillan Team has extensive knowledge and experience on the care of patients with cancer and other serious illnesses. They can provide support for patients and their families.

Midwife


Antenatal clinics provided at the Practice

Paramedics


We have a team of Paramedics who action Home visits on a daily basis for Copeland Practices

Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician/Medicines Care Co-ordinator


We have a prescribing Pharmacist – Eleanor who deals with medication queries and also have medication review clinics in the afternoons. These appointments are booked by our Prescription team only. … [continue] Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician/Medicines Care Co-ordinator

Social Prescribers


To help people who have social needs but not necessary Adult Social care need (GP referral)

Practice manager

Practice Manager


Our Practice Manager is Lesley.   Lesley will be able to help you with any administrative or non-medical enquiries.  You can contact Lesley via our main number 01946 692241.

Practice staff

Receptionists


Your first point of contact with our Practice. Receptionists are responsible for dealing with enquiries, organising appointments, preparing repeat prescriptions and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the Practice under … [continue] Receptionists

General Administration


We have an experienced administration team that will be able to answer many of your queries promptly.