Meet The Team
Officers
Dr David Herold
LMC Chair & WLMC Ltd 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 David
LMC Vice- Chair & WLMC Ltd Director
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Dr James Rayner
LMC Treasurer & WLMC Ltd 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.
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Mrs Tracey Summers
General Manager & 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.
Elected Members
Dr Raveena Benney
Wychavon Constituency
I completed training in 2016 and was a salaried GP in the region for six and a half years.
I am now a GP partner in Droitwich and my interests include teaching, training and research. Outside of medicine I enjoy running, seeing friends and family and spending time with my husband and our two children – we particularly enjoy going on holiday and getting out as much as we can!
Dr Amanda Bond
Worcester Constituency
I am currently a GP partner at Spring Gardens Medical Practice and have worked in Worcester since 2003. I also work as a GP Appraiser, GP Mentor and previously was a GP Trainer.
I joined the LMC in 2023, and I am committed to improving retention of doctors and maintaining the quality of patient care in the area.
Dr Paul Bunyan
Malvern Constituency
I am a GP Partner at Upton surgery and a LMC rep for Upton and Malvern since 2007.
I have a clinical interest in dermatology previously having worked as a clinical assistant.
Outside of work I am a keen runner and cyclist.
Dr Bobbie Drinkwater
Bromsgrove Constituency
I’m Bobbie Drinkwater, a GP Partner at Churchfields Surgery in Bromsgrove. I have been a partner at the practice since March 2022. I completed my GP training in the North Worcestershire area from 2016-2022. In my spare time I enjoy reading between juggling my 3 children.
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Dr Ian Haines
Redditch Constituency
I have served on the Local Medical Committee (LMC) for the past decade. In this role, I focus on amplifying the voices of local practitioners, ensuring their concerns are addressed and considered in important decisions. My involvement in the LMC allows me to engage with key issues affecting our profession, from resource allocation to policy development.
I'm the CQC and lead GP partner at Hollywood Medical Practice, where I have worked for over 12 years. I previously qualified and worked as a pharmacist, which helps me in my role a as a trainer to GP registrars, as well as supporting and an enhancing my awareness of the challenges in primary care and the community as a whole. I perform steroid joint injections and minor surgery.
Together with my colleagues, I am focused on striving for improvements that support GPs in our community, believing that a strong, well-supported GP network is essential for delivering exceptional patient care. I am committed to fostering collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals to enhance the well-being of both patients and providers
Dr Ravi Khehar
Malvern Constituency
I moved to Worcestershire in 2013.
I'm a GP Partner in Malvern.
In my spare time I enjoy cooking.
Dr Rosie Laugharne
Bromsgrove Constituency
I have been a GP partner in Bromsgrove since 2022 and previously worked in Kidderminster since qualifying as a GP in 2016.
I undertook my GP training in North Worcestershire.
I live near Droitwich & have 3 children who keep me busy outside of work.
Dr Fiona Martin
Worcester Constituency
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Dr Sebastian Morton
Wyre Forest Constituency
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Dr Jay Pawadshetti
Redditch Constituency
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Dr Rebekah Twomey
Worcester Constituency
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Vacancy - Redditch Constituency
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Vacancy - Wychavon Constituency
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Co-Opted Members
Helen Garfield
Practice Manager
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Andrea Hinton
Practice Manager
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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.
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Dr Leah Jones
First 5
Hello! I’m Leah and I work as a salaried GP in Malvern, Worcestershire.
I trained at Leicester University, and after qualifying I completed my foundation training, followed by GP training in Worcestershire.
Since 2021, I have worked as a salaried GP in Malvern, which has been a great place to settle in as a “First 5” GP. Whilst our chosen career certainly has it’s challenges, I have always enjoyed being involved in groups and committees which aim to make positive changes. I am fortunate to be the “First 5” rep on the Local Medical Committee (LMC), and have valued being part of the local BMA division – both fantastic ways of networking and learning more about our profession.
I live with my husband, daughter, dog, cat and sheep (!) in South Worcestershire. I enjoy sport, going out for brunch and walking in the Malvern Hills.
Dr Fiona Martin
Non- Principals, Education.
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Dr Emma Penny
Out of hours
I work part time for Practice Plus Group, the current provider of out-of-hours care in
Worcestershire. As such, I can represent the interests of OOH GP’s on the
committee, and provide an OOH perspective to discussions at meetings.
I attend ICB Contract Monitoring Board meetings as an LMC observer.
I am a GP partner at St Georges Surgery in Gloucestershire. I have 5 grown up children.
In my spare time, I enjoy Lindy-Hop, reading crime novels, swimming and attending rock music festivals in Wanda, my aged motorhome.
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.
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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.
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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 William Pemberton
Trainee Rep - South Worcestershire
New Barn Close Surgery
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Dr Hannah Woodman
Trainee Rep - North Worcestershire
Bewdley Medical Centre
Hello! I’m Hannah, a first-year GP trainee currently working in the paediatrics department at Worcester Royal Hospital.
I graduated from the University of Birmingham and completed my foundation training with Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. After my foundation years, I pursued a clinical teaching fellowship, which deepened my passion for medical education—a passion I continue to nurture as I progress through my training.
Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors and am passionate about endurance sports. My partner and I love exploring new trails and challenging ourselves in nature. I'm also thrilled to be representing Great Britain in Duathlon in the summer of 2025.
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
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