GP PARTNERS
Dr David Regan
MB ChB 2003 Leicester MRCGP
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I did my GP training in Derby, working at all of the hospitals and did my final year of training in Wirksworth. I qualified as a GP in 2009 and worked back home in Yorkshire before returning to Derbyshire to work in Duffield.
Dr Helen Fenwick
MB ChB 1998 Liverpool MRCGP, DRCOG, DFSRH
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orthopaedics. Following the birth of our first two children, we decided to move back to Derby to be near family, and I did my GP training in Chesterfield. After we had our younger two children, I started work for Derbyshire Health United (the out of hours service) and as part of that worked in a female prison. I also worked at Bradshaw Clinic in Derby in substance misuse and as a police surgeon.
My clinical interests are in women’s health, mental health and
substance misuse.
Dr Annalea Jennison
BA Cambridge BMedSci BMBS Nottingham 2002 DFRSH DRCOG DCH MRCGP
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I always knew I wanted to work in General Practice, and did my GP training in a gritty inner-city area in South East London, before then heading to the more leafy suburbs of Notting Hill, then Chiswick and now finally landing here in Duffield.
I am originally from Belper and now live in Little Eaton with my husband and two children.
My clinical interests include Women’s Health and Respiratory Medicine.
Dr Karl Anderson
BA Cambridge BM Southampton MRCGP PGCCE
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SALARIED GP
Dr Melissa Denman
MBChB University of Birmingham 2016 MRCGP
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I did my Foundation training at Chesterfield Royal and The Royal Derby Hospital from 2016-2018. In 2018 following completion of my foundation training, I went to work in New Zealand – securing a job in a rural A&E department and spent the next year working and travelling on the other side of the world. I reluctantly returned to the UK after 1 year after promising my family I would not leave forever!
In 2019 I spent 12 months working on various medical wards at Royal Derby Hospital before doing my GP training the following year. I was lucky enough to do most of my GP training at this lovely practice – and I loved Appletree so much I asked for a job when I finished my training!
I am very active outside of work: I previously competed at a good level in triathlon across multiple distances, I now compete in cycling at a national level on the road and closed circuits. You might spot me on a bike around Derbyshire.
Dr Olivia Hale
MBChB 2015 Birmingham MRCGP
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Dr Serena Hancox
MBChB 1994 Sheffield MRCGP 2000
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To relax I enjoy walking my Labrador in the Peak District, gardening, wild swimming and crochet.
Dr Hannah Simpson
MBChB Sheffield 2012 BMedSci DRCOG
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Nearly 10 years after moving to Belper I have settled here with my family and when I am not at work I am likely to be found somewhere in the Peak District.
Dr Agata Nizankowska
MD2017 (Wroclaw) MRCGP
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In 2018 I moved to Nottingham, where I started my career as a doctor working in various medical and surgical hospital departments. Although I was initially keen to specialise as an eye surgeon, I quickly realised that I enjoyed general medicine a lot more than eyes! I moved to North Central London for GP training, which consisted of working in GP surgeries in Highgate and Crouch End, as well as working in Obs&Gynae and Paediatrics at the Royal Free Hospital. After completing training in 2024, I relocated back to the Midlands and joined the Appletree team as a salaried GP. At the same time, I started a part-time masters degree in Genomic Medicine at the University of Cambridge.
My clinical interests include women’s health, dermatology and genomics. In my free time I enjoy film photography and darkroom printing, playing tennis and practising Iyengar yoga as well as going on walks in the gorgeous Peak District!
GP REGISTRARS
Dr Azfar Alam
ST3 (12 month placement)
Dr Afaf Elsarraj
ST2 (12 month placement)
CLINICAL PRACTITIONERS
Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP)
ACPs can prescribe medication, diagnose, manage and refer patients presenting with acute illnesses. They predominantly deal with common ailments such as ear, chest and urine infections.
Amy Armiger
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
Diploma in Adult nursing, BSc Practice Nursing, non-medical prescribing post graduate certificate, and currently undertaking Masters in ACP
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Rachel Smith
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
1st class Hons degree in Adult Nursing, MSc in Community Specialist Practice, MSc V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification, MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice (due to complete in January 2024).
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As a District Nurse, I specialised in end of life care, continence, wound care including the management of lower leg wounds, and the management of spinal injury patients and their long term needs. I joined Appletree Medical Practice as a trainee advanced clinical practitioner in October 2021 following completion of my prescribing qualification and am working towards my advanced practitioner qualification currently.
In my spare time I am a keen water skier.
PRACTICE NURSES
Practice nurses are available by appointment for various treatments, health promotion advice and screening, including smears, immunisations and vaccinations. They are qualified to advise and treat many minor conditions and it may be quicker to see a Practice Nurse than wait for a consultation with your Doctor who nevertheless is always available if you have any cause for concern. They also help manage long term conditions eg. Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension etc.
Millie Dolman
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During my training I worked at Appletree Medical Practice as a Student Nurse.
Since completing my training, I have worked as a Community Nurse based in Allestree and gained experience in wound care, injections, palliative care and much more.
I am keen to develop my skills around supporting patients with Long Term Conditions, in particular Diabetes.
I am very pleased and excited to be working as a Practice Nurse here at Appletree Medical Practice.
In my spare time I enjoy long walks with my dog, Teddy
Charlotte Fowler
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I returned to nursing in 2017 and have since worked in Intensive Care. I am excited to have made the transition to primary care nursing and look forward to bringing all the knowledge and skills I have gained over the years, along with all the new competencies I am set to learn to provide a high quality of patient care.
In my spare time I enjoy horse riding, baking and spending time with my husband, son and dog. Our weekends generally involve dog walks and cricket matches.
Angela Gitto
Claire Lee
Practice Nurse
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Outside of work I spend a lot of time, especially during the summer months, watching my boys and partner play cricket. During the covid pandemic I learned to crochet, and I find it is a great way to relax and gives a great sense of achievement.
Kerry Miller
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Eager to return to work I have completed a Return to Nursing course at Sheffield University. I am now working at Appletree as a Practice Nurse.
I am very pleased and excited to be working in General Practice.
I like to spend time with my family as much as I can. I also enjoy catching up with friends and eating out.
NURSE ASSOCIATE
Nurse Associates are able to perform smears, immunisations, blood pressures, ECGs, health checks & wound dressings.
Emma Lenham
Nurse Associate
Jane Mosley
Nurse Associate
FdSc Nursing Associate
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Our very capable HCA has undergone training to enable her to take blood samples, blood pressure, assist with minor surgery, perform ECGs and carry out health checks that do not involve medication.
Jessica Holmes
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma
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From the age of 16 I have worked in various health care settings including residential and nursing homes, learning disability units, dementia wards, community care and more recently I worked in a GP surgery in Heanor prior to joining Appletree Medical Practice.
Along the way I have developed a keen interest and gained the relevant knowledge and skills required of a health care assistant and I am especially passionate about wound care. I am also developing my role with respiratory support, undertaking the ARTP qualification in spirometry.
I grew up in Ashbourne but have lived in Alfreton for 12 years with my partner, dog and children. In my spare time I enjoy baking, gardening and reading.
I am the Well-being Champion for the surgery, supporting our clinicians and administration staff to reduce stress and improve their work and also involved in the practice Green Sustainability programme.
TRAINEE GP ASSISTANT
GP Assistant is a new role design to aid the GP in daily tasks. They are qualified to perform simple health checks eg. Blood pressures, ECGs, bloods, NHS Health Checks and lifestyle advice. They are also on hand to help manage some of the administrative tasks the GP receives each day. eg. ring patients with results, booking emergency admission etc.
Bea Middleton
Trainee GP Assistant
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SOCIAL PRESCRIBER
GPs and other agencies can refer people, with their consent, to a Social Prescriber worker who, through shared decision making and personalised care and support planning, will give people time to focus on what matters to them so they can take greater control of their own health and mental well-being. It works well for people with long term conditions; people who are lonely or isolated, have anxiety, depression, and people who have complex social needs linked to well-being. More information is available in this Social Prescribing leaflet.
Judith Kelf
Lisa Stafford
CLINICAL PHARMACISTS
Sarah Baxter
Tom Gray
Jabeen Nazir
CARE CO-ORDINATORS
June Mendham
Jessica Roberts
June reviews patients’ needs and helps to access the services and support they require to understand and manage their own health and wellbeing, referring to social prescribing link workers, community health team, and other professionals where appropriate. More information is available in this leaflet.
MIDWIFE – University Hospital of Derby & Burton
Our Midwife cares for and supports pregnant women, their partners and new babies before, during and after the birth. They monitor the health of the mother, counsels on health issues and explains the options for delivery of the baby. Their role also involves reassuring parents, running antenatal and parenting classes, taking care of the mother and baby during labour and birth and giving advice on breast feeding.
HEALTH VISITORS – Derbyshire Community Health Services
The Health Visitor for the Practice will monitor your child’s growth and development, answer any child health queries and help parents to cope with children under five, advising on such matters as hygiene, safety, feeding and sleeping. They also co-ordinate child immunisation programmes and organise special clinics or drop-in centres. They can also provide you with help and information on such related issues as emotional problems, relationship difficulties, family planning and health problems.
MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER
Andy Glaves
Nicola Murphy
Specialist nurses, who are trained to help patients with mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, or a relapse of previous mental health issues.
FIRST CONTACT PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Patients with Muscular Skeletal conditions, such as Knee, Hip, Back pain, can bypass the appointment with a GP and get an appointment directly with a specialist physiotherapist.
ADMINISTRATION TEAM
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Lianne Burke
Practice Manager
Nicola Kirby
Assistant Practice Manager
Kelly Meredith
HR & Compliance Lead
RECEPTION TEAM
Jenna Hickmott
Reception Team Leader
Sarah Atkinson
Cheryl Bailey
Jaymee Black
Joanne Griffiths
Diana Higman
Julianne Kinder
Michelle Mellor
Janet Richardson
Tracy Russell
Shirley Searson
Donna Steer
Katie Worthington
SECRETARIAL TEAM
Michelle Brown
Fiona McAllister
Katy Heath
Jeanette Wilton
CLINICAL ADMINISTRATOR
Wendy Boiling
Lisa Cicinski
Charlotte Egan
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Charlotte Bannister
Zinat Halimy
SUMMARISER
Judith Barker
ACCOUNTS
Charlotte Smith