A primary care network is a group of practices who work together to focus on local patient care. They’ve been around since 2019 and 99 per cent of practices across England now work as part of one.
With increased demand and a shortage of clinical staff, practices find they can provide greater, more personalised care for patients when they can work together on certain services or issues.
Take a look at this short animation from NHS England which explains how they work.
Take a look at this short animation from NHS England which explains how they work.
The two PCNs work very closely together with common management aiming to provide a broader range of extended services. Our vision is to continue to improve the quality of care that we provide in alignment with the needs of our patient population. Because we are part of a PCN we can take advantage of additional staff roles that are now available to support all our patients. These additional roles help us to provide the right care at the right time from the right professional. You can also find further details on our services page.
In case you are wondering, Orchard Practice and Berrylands Surgery are part of another PCN (Churchill, Canbury, Orchard & Berrylands PCN).
Our Team
PCN Management Team
Henry Attard
Clinical Director
MBChB DRCOG MRCGP.
Graduated in 1998 from the University of Manchester and completed VTS training in 2005. Henry joined Brunswick Surgery as a partner in 2014, where he works Mon-Thurs.
Since August 2024, he has been elected as the Clinical Director for Surbiton and Chessington PCNs, mainly fulfilling this role on Wednesdays and Fridays. His professional interests include GP training, mental health, diabetes, and minor surgery.
Phil Chapman
PCN Manager
Mark Mensah
PCN HR Manager
Mark is responsible for HR and recruitment support within the PCN. His main duties include providing HR guidance, developing and updating staff policies, supporting staff welfare, and managing payroll. He also assists with recruitment processes, including creating advertisements, shortlisting candidates, and onboarding new staff.
He works approximately 2.5 days each week, dividing his time between Surbiton Health Centre and Merritt Medical Centre.
English, Hindi and Punjabi speaking, with particular interests with in Cardio-Renal and Metabolic Medicine, Chaandni has a wealth of knowledge and experience in patient care and medicines management, with an active role in training allied healthcare professions undertaking their training. She graduated from King’s College London, University of London in 2010.
Iulinana Tulbea
Digital Transformation Lead
Iuliana graduated from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Faculty of Economic Management, in 2008, and obtained a postgraduate diploma in European Funds Management in 2009. She is a highly motivated and well-organised individual with 21 years of experience in various office-based environments.
She joined the NHS in May 2018, working at Central Surgery as a Reception Team Leader, and in 2019, she became their Operations Manager.
Iuliana joined our PCN in 2023. Since then, she has supported our practices with a range of digital transformation projects, including the use of cloud telephony, digital triage, optimising the use of clinical systems, and other initiatives aimed at improving access to care and enabling PCN staff to work more effectively to support the sustainability of general practice services.
In her free time, Iuliana enjoys spending time with her husband and their two cats, gardening, cooking, and travelling.
Doctors Team
Emily McDowell
MBChB BSc and MRCGP (2024)
Emily studied medicine at Bristol University and graduated in 2015, during which time she also completed an intercalated BSc in International Health. Emily completed her junior doctor training at Guildford, Kingston and Epsom hospital before completing her GP speciality training in 2024. She joined the PCN as a GP and has been working as part of the team at Central Surgery on Monday-Wednesday. Outside of work she has a young family and enjoys being outdoors.
Aravinden Ratnakumar
MBBS BSc (Management), MRCGP DRCOG DLM
Aravinden is a GP working across South West London, with a keen interest in safeguarding adults and children, medicolegal aspects of General Practice, teaching, staff wellbeing and lifestyle medicine.
A cricket fanatic and an avid fan of walking and hiking, he joined the PCN in 2024. Aravinden works at Chessington Park Surgery on Tuesdays and Hook Surgery on Wednesdays.
Anne Meena Thomas
Hons BSc, MBChB, MRCGP
Anne completed medical school in 2010 at the University of St Andrews and the University of Manchester, before undertaking her foundation years in London. Initially, she trained in anaesthetics with a particular interest in pain management but later transitioned into General Practice to better balance family life and wider interests.
Anne loves being a GP and, in particular, enjoying developing long-term, professional relationships with her patients and supporting them through all aspects of their health and wellbeing. She is particularly good at simplifying complex topics, helping patients feel informed and confident about their care. Working in southwest London, she often have the privilege of using her Tamil language skills to connect with a wider community. She works Wednesday mornings at Red Lion Road Surgery and Friday afternoons at Sunray Surgery.
GP Assitants Team
Jacquie Midmore
Jacquie has been a Healthcare Assistant since October 2005, developing extensive skills in phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, wound care, ECGs, and administering intramuscular injections such as B12, Pneumococcal, influenza, and COVID vaccines. She also supports minor surgeries and manages various administrative tasks like FP34 forms and stock control.
In 2023, Jacquie expanded her experience by joining the PCN, where she now works as a GP assistant for Langley Medical Practice. She holds a Phlebotomy Certificate, Immunisations Certificate, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and has completed wound care and ECG training. Her broad experience and ongoing professional development make her a valuable member of the team, committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Khrystyna Myshchyshen
Khrystyna is a qualified Ukrainian General Practitioner currently pursuing her medical license to practice in the UK. She is preparing for her final exam prior to applying for GMC registration.
Since June 2024, Khrystyna has been working with the PCN, primarily at Central Surgery from Monday to Friday. Her main responsibilities include clinical triage, managing lab reports, conducting care reviews for patients with SMIs and dementia. She is passionate about providing high-quality, personalised patient care and is always eager to find the best individual approach for each patient.
Olivia Rolls
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in music and living in Melbourne for 3 years, Olivia decided on a career change into the health sector and moved back to her hometown, London. Olivia joined the NHS in 2020 as a receptionist and became part of the Claremont Medical Centre team in 2021.
She has been working for the PCN since June 2023 as a GP assistant. In her role, she mainly works in administration and with the prescriptions team, and once a week, she assists with ECGs, blood draws, and NHS health checks.
Olivia spends anytime she can get outside playing tennis. And when she’s not on the court, she’s spending time with her family.
Emma Reeve
She has been working with the PCN since 2022 and is currently based at Brunswick Surgery. Emma is a qualified NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Technician and an Accredited General Practice Assistant (GPA).
In her role, she supports patients and the practice team by managing diabetes care, blood pressure monitoring, and daily triage. She is passionate about helping patients feel supported in their healthcare journey and ensuring they receive the best possible care.
Pharmacy Team
Munan Al-Jaborah
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Simon Frost
Clinical Pharmacist
Simon graduated in 2010 with a MPharm degree from Kingston University, and registered as a pharmacist in 2011. He has experience working within community and hospital outpatient pharmacies and he is a registered member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
He joined our PCN in 2020 and works Monday to Thursday, across three of our practices: Brunswick Surgery, Central Surgery and Langley Medical Practice.
Simon has a broad knowledge of all things medicine and prescription-based. He assists the practices by helping with medication queries and conducting medication reviews.
Amy Narne
Clinical Pharmacist
Firoozeh Nikfar
Clinical Pharmacist
Firoozeh joined the PCN in March 2025 and is an Independent Prescriber Pharmacist. She works at Claremont Medical Practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and half a day on Thursdays.
In her role, she provides medication reviews, prescribing, and management of long-term conditions. She also collaborates closely with the wider healthcare team to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Nilpa Patel
Clinical Pharmacist
Nilpa is a clinical pharmacist who graduated from University of Brighton in 2004 and was a community pharmacist for many years before joining the PCN in 2021. She supports three of our practices by reviewing patients medication, managing long term conditions, dealing with medication and minor ailment queries, and helps to improve the safety and quality of prescribing mechanisms.
Nilpa is based at Surbiton Health Centre and works for Brunswick Surgery, Central Surgery and Langley Medical Practice.
Kiran Sokhi
Clinical Pharmacist
Kiran is a clinical pharmacist who has recently completed the Independent Prescribing course. She works at Red Lion Surgery on Mondays and at Hook Surgery from Tuesday to Friday.
She has been with the PCN for nearly three years. Her responsibilities include conducting medication reviews, supporting local residential care homes, reducing polypharmacy, helping patients understand their medications, and taking a holistic approach to managing their conditions. She also performs basic monitoring, such as measuring blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and pulse.
Kiran aims to expand her role further in the future to cover a broader range of health conditions.
Thaarani Srisenthivel
Clinical Pharmacist – Maternity Leave
Thaarani (MPharm, AP, PG Diploma, IP) graduated from Medway School of Pharmacy in 2016 and qualified as a registered pharmacist in 2017. She then completed a postgraduate diploma in clinical practice (primary care) at the University of Bath in 2021. Thaarani finished her independent prescribing qualification at the University of Hertfordshire in 2023, specialising in type 2 diabetes.
Thaarani joined the PCN in 2022, working across Brunswick Surgery, Central Surgery, and Langley Medical Practice. Her role involves conducting medication reviews, prescribing medications for type 2 diabetes, supporting patients with long-term conditions, and reviewing patients recently discharged from hospital. Her reviews help ensure patients are not taking medications they no longer need, which can reduce the risk of side effects.
Sophie May
Pharmacy Technician
Sophie qualified as a pharmacy technician in 2017, with NVQ Level 3 Diplomas in Pharmacy service skills (QCF) and Pharmacy Technician knowledge. She has been with the PCN since 2022, and splits her time between Claremont Medical Centre (Mondays and Tuesdays), Sunray Surgery (Wednesdays), Red Lion Road Surgery (Thursdays) and Chessington Park (Fridays).
Joanne Roberts
Pharmacy Technician
Joanne qualified as a pharmacy technician in December 2002, initially working in community pharmacy. She became an Accuracy Checking Technician in December 2010. In 2019, she transitioned to a role in commissioning support as a Medicines Optimisation Technician.
In 2021, Joanne joined a GP practice group as a Clinical Pharmacy Technician, before returning to community pharmacy. She began her current role at Claremont in January 2025.
Joanne works remotely on Thursdays and Fridays. Outside of work, she enjoys live music, reading, country walks, and holiday adventures.
Peter Whymark
Pharmacy Technican
Peter is a Pharmacy Technician who works daily across Brunswick Surgery, Langley Medical Practice, and Central Surgery, dividing his time among these practices.
He has a background of 20 years in community pharmacy with Boots, including six years as a pharmacy technician.
In his free time, Peter enjoying learning to cook desserts.
Physiotherapy Team
Sen Ramanathan
MSc MCSP MSOMM First Contact Senior Practitioner
Sen joined our team in 2023 and works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams within the PCN to provide specialist musculoskeletal assessment, triage, and care for a diverse NHS patient population. His responsibilities include conducting both telephone triage and face-to-face assessments. He maintains close communication with GPs, Practice Nurses, Practice Managers, and Clinical Pharmacists to ensure patients receive the appropriate care at the right time. Dedicated to delivering excellence, Sen is a self-motivated practitioner committed to providing the best possible care. In his role as a Senior/Supervisor, he also supports other FCPs in completing the NHS-FCP training pathway.
Sen has over 21 years of experience working in the UK across NHS and private sectors, with expertise in orthopaedics, sports injuries, and MSK complex rehabilitation.
Jay Citre
First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist
Bolu Ijaware
First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist
Bolu graduated from the College of Medicine of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. She also has a Master’s degree in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation sciences from the Katholieke Universiteit, Belgium. She has extensive experience in clinical triage and musculoskeletal rehabilitation having worked across public and private settings.
She joined the Chessington and Surbiton PCN in 2024 and works at the Surbiton Health Centre (Tuesdays-Fridays) and Sunray Surgery (Mondays). Her role involves managing musculoskeletal problems in primary care including assessment, diagnosis, self advice and management, requests for further investigations and onward referrals to other specialist services.
Outside of work, Bolu enjoys long walks, hanging out, city trips, pilates and board games.
Shannon Kennedy
First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist
Shannon is a First Contact Physiotherapist with special interests in rheumatology and chronic pain. She is a caring individual dedicated to making patients feel heard and listened to. Outside of work, Shannon enjoys painting in her free time. She provides face-to-face sessions at Claremont Medical Centre on Mondays and offers remote support on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Shreya Shreya
First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist/Advance Musculoskeletal Specialist
Shreya graduated with a bachelor’s degree from MUHS, Nashik University in 2016 and completed her Master’s in Public Health from Glasgow Caledonian University in 2022. She also completed a soft tissue and joint injection course at Essex University in 2024 and is currently studying Independent Prescribing through ARU and Cambridge University.
She has been working with our PCN since February 2024 and is passionate about providing high-quality, empathetic care. Shreya has experience working in diverse settings, including NHS care and sports events.
She works at Brunswick Surgery on Monday and Thursday, at Central Surgery on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and at Langley Practice on Wednesdays.
Susana Tous Marquez
First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist
Susana holds a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, awarded in 2003, and a Postgraduate Certificate in First Contact Musculoskeletal Practice from 2021. She has been working with the PCN since 2022, splitting her time between Red Lion Road Surgery and Sunray Surgery.
As a First Contact Practitioner, Susana assesses and diagnoses patients with musculoskeletal conditions, providing advice and developing management plans that often include exercises and self-management strategies. She also refers patients to other services or practitioners as needed.
Mental Health Practitioners Team
Nikita Asokar
BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology, and BA (Hons) Degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling
Nikita is a BACP registered counsellor with a background in Psychology. She joined our PCN in January 2023 as a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner, offering assessments and reviews of patients struggling with their mental health, and signposting/referring to specialist services where appropriate.
Prior to this, she worked as an administrator within the Kingston community mental health team for nearly 6 years. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, and exploring new places and activities.
Nikita is based at Surbiton Health Centre and works across Brunswick Surgery, Central Surgery and Langley Medical Practice on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Iro Athanasaki
Iro is a Primary Care Mental Health Practitioner within the Chessington and Surbiton PCN, providing interim support for adults not currently engaged with other mental health services. Her role includes offering short-term emotional support, signposting, making referrals, and conducting follow-ups to help patients access appropriate care.
In addition, Iro is pursuing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute (in collaboration with Middlesex University). She holds an MSc in Advanced Psychology from the University of Essex and a BA in Psychology from the University of Athens. She is working toward registration with the HCPC, BPS, and UKCP as an integrative psychotherapist and practitioner psychologist.
She works for Red Lion Road Surgery and Sunray Surgery on alternating Mondays, Hook Surgery on Tuesday and for Chessington Park Surgery on Wednesday and Thursday.
Care Coordinators Team
Katie Field
Care Coordinator Lead
Katie holds qualifications in Child Care, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Phlebotomy, and has extensive experience working with vulnerable individuals, including the disabled, elderly, and young adults.
Her interests include socialising, dining out, travelling, going to the gym, and daily meditation, which she has practised for the past 17 years.
She works Monday to Friday across Central Surgery, Brunswick Surgery, Langley Medical Practice, and Red Lion Road Surgery.
As a Care Coordinator, Katie collaborates with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure organised and effective care. She reviews patients’ needs, helps establish healthcare goals, and supports access to services, particularly for frail, elderly, and long-term condition patients. Her role involves extensive communication with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers.
Her role allows her to spend more time with individuals than a GP, offering face-to-face or remote consultations at times that suit patients. She finds her work rewarding, as she can see the positive impact of her support and provides empathetic, compassionate care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Caroline Chapman
Caroline has been working for the NHS for over 10 years across various surgeries in the Surrey area.
She initially started in an administrative role before moving to a practice in Thames Ditton, where she managed clinics for Dermatology, Neurology, and Paediatrics. Caroline then joined Central Surgery, where she continued running clinics and handling administrative duties. During this time, Caroline began working for the PCN, overseeing Paediatric clinics, a role she still maintains.
Earlier this year, she also took on an HR position within Kingston GP Chambers.
Chloe Legg
Val Lucas
Val has been working as a Care Coordinator for the Surbiton & Chessington PCN since December 2022.
She works four days a week – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday – and supports four of our practices: Chessington Park Surgery, Claremont Medical Centre, Hook Surgery, and Sunray Surgery.
Known for her caring nature, Val plays a vital role in coordinating patient care across these practices, helping to ensure patients receive the appropriate support and services.
Sarah Wells
Sarah works closely with the PCN management to ensure we meet our contractual requirements.
With 18 years of experience in Kingston GP practices, she has a wide knowledge of primary care.
Sarah supports practices by monitoring patient data and preparing reports that help the PCN achieve its contractual targets and fulfill its requirements on a monthly basis.
SMI HCA
Julie Farrington
Severe Mental Illness Health Care Assisstant (SMI HCA)
Julie is a compassionate and experienced HCA with over three years of dedicated service supporting patients with Serious Mental Illness in the community. She is skilled in conducting Annual Physical Health Checks during home visits, providing tailored support, and signposting individuals to appropriate services.
Julie is a qualified Mental Health First Aider, committed to promoting mental well-being and early intervention. She is also experienced in delivering Diabetic Foot Checks, demonstrating a strong understanding of long-term condition management. Known for her patient-centered approach, Julie builds trust and rapport to encourage engagement, continuity of care, and improved health outcomes.
Social Prescribers Team
Anissima Benli
Social Prescriber/Community Connector
Anissima is an NHS Social Prescriber (also called a Community Connector), working within the Chessington and Surbiton PCN in partnership with Staywell. She is based at Red Lion Road Surgery, Chessington Park Surgery, and Sunray Surgery.
She has been a Social Prescriber in Kingston since January 2020. Anissima holds an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and has experience supporting young adults with Autism and Learning Disabilities.
She runs an in-person Social Prescribing Clinic once a month at each of her three practices.
Rebecca Collins
Rebecca is a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. She is also a professional member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Her role involves supporting patients in connecting with services or organisations that can help address areas of difficulty, with the aim of improving health and wellbeing.
Rebecca works for Brunswick Surgery, Central Surgery and Langley Medical Practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 am to 4 pm, as well as Monday and Thursday mornings.
Rebecca Loss
Rebecca Loss is a member of Social Work England and serves as your NHS Social Prescriber for Hook and Claremont Surgeries. Her primary role is to support individuals with issues related to their health that stem from their social or life circumstances.
Rebecca has training in adult safeguarding and adult mental health and is experienced in addressing financial, community, housing, and other community care concerns. She also has a broader understanding of children’s services in Kingston. She participates in ongoing training with Shelter UK, and regular supervision ensures she provides the best support possible.
Her role involves helping our patients access appropriate professional support, whether that’s assistance with forms, applying for grants, or connecting them with specialists in their area.
She works on Mondays, Wednesday mornings, and Fridays, and attends GP surgeries monthly on Fridays, where she can meet with patients face-to-face if preferred.
Job Vacancies
Safeguarding Lead – Surbiton and Chessington PCN
The post-holder will have a key role in overseeing the quality of safeguarding practice within the PCN, providing support to clinical practitioners, and ensuring timely and smooth information exchange between relevant safeguarding partners within the legal framework and supporting the strategic direction across the organisation.
The PCN are very flexible, with this opportunity being a full-time or part-time position, depending on the successful candidate’s availability.
A competitive salary is on offer along with excellent benefits, training, and development.
Main duties of the job
We seek a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking practitioner to work within our PCN. We are looking for someone who can work autonomously, is reliable and flexible and can demonstrate expertise in safeguarding.
We expect an excellent knowledge of the legislation that supports work to safeguard children and adults. Experience in report writing, auditing, and supervision/ teaching will be important to help you in this role.
