Meet the Team
Who we are
The Worcestershire Local Medical Committee (LMC) plays a crucial role in representing and supporting general practitioners (GPs) and their practices within the Worcestershire area. Here’s an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the Worcestershire LMC Board:
Worcestershire LMC Limited Board
Dr David Herold
WLMC Ltd Medical Director
I qualified from Birmingham University in 1991 and was a partner at the Riverside Surgery from 1997-2024. I continue to work as a GP locum predominantly in the Vale of Evesham PCN. I was lead dispensing GP at Riverside and maintain and active interest in dispensing.
Outside of work I am a keen cyclist and play golf. I have also done some amateur dramatics over the years.
Dr Matthew Davis
WLMC Ltd Medical Director
I am a GP Partner at Bewdley Medical Centre, part of Wyre Forest Health Partnership in Worcestershire, and have been a GP Partner for 22 years.
I bring a broad portfolio of clinical and leadership experience to the role of Medical Director and LMC Chairman — I have been a member of Worcestershire LMC for over 15 years and am committed to representing the interests of local GPs and primary care across the county.
Alongside my work in general practice, I hold a special interest in dermatology and sports and exercise medicine and have served as a Team Doctor for England Cricket.
I also contribute to clinical guideline development for Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICS.
As Chairman, I am passionate about championing sustainable general practice and working constructively with NHS partners to improve services for patients across the county.
Dr James Rayner
WLMC Ltd Medical Director
I am Dr James Rayner, I trained in Birmingham, and was raised in The Wyre Forest.
My roots remain tied to Worcestershire, where my extended family continues to live locally. I have been actively involved with Worcestershire LMC, representing Wyre Forest, for 10 years.
For the past 8 years, I have been a Partner at Aylmer Lodge Surgery in Kidderminster. In addition to my practice responsibilities, I am involved in GP registrar training and also the GP lead for diabetes at my practice.
I am married and a proud father of three children. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis and spending quality time with my family.
Mrs Tracey Summers
Chief Executive Officer & Company Secretary
Hi, I’m Tracey and I have worked for the LMC since May 2022. My career has predominantly been in healthcare working in the Business and Finance sector. Starting in the NHS as an auditor, member of senior management within BUPA and Nuffield hospitals and a practice manager in Gloucestershire. In addition to this I have co-owned my own companies here in the UK and in the Canary Islands with my husband.
I live with my husband, my son, and our dog called Freddie, in rural Worcestershire. Outside of work I love spending time in the garden, walking the dog and visiting National Trust properties. Favourite band, Coldplay.
Worcestershire Local Medical Committee Officers Elected Members
Dr Raveena Benney
Wychavon Constituency
Dr Amanda Bond
Worcester Constituency
Dr Paul Bunyan
Malvern Constituency
Dr Bobbie Drinkwater
Bromsgrove Constituency
Vacancy
Redditch Constituency
Dr Ravi Khehar
Malvern Constituency
Dr Rosie Laugharne
Bromsgrove Constituency
Dr Archana Shailendra
Worcester Constituency
Dr Sebastian Morton
Wyre Forest Constituency
Dr Jay Pawadshetti
Redditch Constituency
Dr Rebekah Twomey
Worcester Constituency
Dr Esien Ukorebi
Wychavon Constituency
Dr Sophie Morgan
Wychavon Constituency
Co-Opted Members
Helen Garfield
Practice Manager
Bio coming soon.
Phillippa Holroyd
Practice Manager
I am a practice manager for Barnt Green Surgery located in the North of Bromsgrove. I have been working in General Practice for 15 years moving to Worcestershire in September 2019.
Dr Fiona Martin
Non-Principles, Education
Bio coming soon.
Dr Roy Williams
GPW, CD's and Digital
After a background training in General surgery, I became a GP Partner in 2008, based in Stourport on Severn in Worcestershire.
As Chair of the local GP association I led a merger of 6 practices in the Wyre Forest to form the Wyre Forest Health Partnership.
I am the Clinical Director for Wyre Forest Health Partnership PCN and part of the Clinical Director leadership team for Worcestershire.
I am also the Digital Clinical Lead for Primary Care and a member of the ICB Board.
My main focus is on integrated care, working with local communities, improving representation of General Practice as a provider and quality improvement within Primary Care.
Dr Hannah Woodman
Trainee Rep - North Worcestershire Bewdley Medical Centre
After a background training in General surgery, I became a GP Partner in 2008, based in Stourport on Severn in Worcestershire.
As Chair of the local GP association I led a merger of 6 practices in the Wyre Forest to form the Wyre Forest Health Partnership.
I am the Clinical Director for Wyre Forest Health Partnership PCN and part of the Clinical Director leadership team for Worcestershire.
I am also the Digital Clinical Lead for Primary Care and a member of the ICB Board.
My main focus is on integrated care, working with local communities, improving representation of General Practice as a provider and quality improvement within Primary Care.
Dr Sarah Matthews
GPCUK Adviser to the LMC
Coventry LMC Secretary Member of General Practitioners Committee BMA Coventry and Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Policy Lead for Education and Training, GPCUK