Our Team
PCN Management

Dr Barry Edwards
Clinical Director
Barry is the clinical lead for the PCN. His role is to lead on clinical governance, education and supervision for the PCN service and support the achievement of clinical andDr Barry Edwards[continue]

Alison Moore
Business Manager
Alison is the Strategic Business Manager for the PCN. She manages the ARRS team that supports your GP Practice and liaises with your Practice Manager and the GP Partners andAlison Moore[continue]

Tracey Lewsey
IT and Business Intelligence Officer
Tracey brings over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS and uses her knowledge to support Newcastle South PCN with data transformation, data quality, data analysis, data presentation and technicalTracey Lewsey[continue]
Care Coordinator Team

Libby Wood
Care Coordinator Lead
Libby is our Care Co-ordinator Team Leader and works alongside our Strategic Business Manager, GP Practice Teams, Community Partners and other PCN staff to support the delivery of services toLibby Wood[continue]

Brigitte Knowles
Health Inequalities Lead
Brigitte has worked at Madeley Practice since graduating in English and American Literature from Keele University in 2012. She initially started as part of their admin team and gradually progressedBrigitte Knowles[continue]

Steph Griffiths
Care Coordinator
Steph has been a Care Coordinator with Newcastle South PCN for over 3 years and has over 20 years’ experience of working for the NHS in various primary and secondarySteph Griffiths[continue]

Sarah Hemmings
Care Coordinator & Phlebotomist
Sarah works within the PCN as a Care Co-ordinator. She is motivated in looking for new and initiative ways of working to ensure that patients are engaged with looking afterSarah Hemmings[continue]

Bethany Bradbury
Care Coordinator & Phlebotomist
Beth works as a Care Co-ordinator for the PCN. She joined the team in September 2023 and has fitted in very well, completing FAAS assessments and phlebotomy clinics. She isBethany Bradbury[continue]

Mark Walklate
Care Coordinator & Phlebotomist
Before Mark started his job as a Care Coordinator, he worked for the NHS Blood and Transplant Service as a Donor Carer for 14 years. As part of this role,Mark Walklate[continue]

Claire Butters
Business Support Team Lead
Claire is Business Support Team Lead/Care Coordinator for Newcastle South PCN. She has been in her current post for over 3 years but has worked within the NHS for approximatelyClaire Butters[continue]
Pharmacy Team

Dr Ayesha Hussain
Pharmacy Lead
Dr Ayesha Hussain is a senior GP at Kingsbridge Medical Practice in Newcastle-under-Lyme. She works at Newcastle South PCN as the clinical supervisor for the Pharmacy Team. Teaching has alwaysDr Ayesha Hussain[continue]

Aisha Ali
Pharmacist
Aisha has been in her current role for over 4 years as a clinical pharmacist with a specialty in type 2 diabetes. She also is the care home lead forAisha Ali[continue]

Mohsina Tariq
Pharmacist
Mohsina has been qualified as a pharmacist for over 2 years and has experience of working in the community, hospital and primary care sector. Her current role as a clinicalMohsina Tariq[continue]

Sam Brookes
Pharmacist
Sam completed his training year at Royal Stoke University Hospital and qualified as a pharmacist in 2019. He then continued to expand his skill set and knowledge as a hospitalSam Brookes[continue]

Alex Neagu
Pharmacist
Alex joined Newcastle South PCN in January 2023, having previous experience in community and hospital pharmacy. She is passionate about patient centred care, patient safety and optimising medication, which sheAlex Neagu[continue]

Christina Cartwright
Pharmacy Technician
Christina is a Pharmacy Technician and has enjoyed the role for over 30 years! Christina recently secured the post of Pharmacy Team Leader which involves overseeing the day-to-day operational managementChristina Cartwright[continue]

Shannon Quaile
Pharmacy Technician
Shannon has worked in pharmacy for five years. She started as a medicines counter assistant in 2019 and completed her NVQ qualifications in dispensing. She then began working at UHNMShannon Quaile[continue]

Charlotte Hoskins
Pharmacy Support care Coordinator
Charlotte works as a Pharmacy Care Coordinator. She works with the pharmacy team ensuring that patients’ medication is prescribed safely and that it is monitored appropriately. Her role also includesCharlotte Hoskins[continue]
Lifestyle Team

Hannah Tomkinson
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Hannah is a Social Prescribing Link Worker for the PCN. Social Prescribing is about working with people who want to improve their mental or physical health by linking them intoHannah Tomkinson[continue]

Alicia Simmons
Social Prescribing Link Worker
Alicia is a Social Prescribing Link Worker and has extensive experience working with people living with multiple and complex needs. She has significant experience working with people from a wideAlicia Simmons[continue]

Claire Kinsey
Health & Wellbeing Coach
Claire is the Health and Wellbeing Coach for Newcastle South PCN. Health and wellbeing is about working with patients to improve their overall health and wellbeing. Claire has over 15Claire Kinsey[continue]

Lorraine Watson
Dietician
Lorraine has been a registered dietitian for over 25 years, providing education and support to patients in primary care, community settings and hospitals. Lorraine joined the PCN in April andLorraine Watson[continue]
Mental Health team

Chris Deaville
Mental Health Practitioner
Chris is a specialist Mental Health Nurse who has worked within mental health services in different roles for over 23 years. He provides specialised mental health support, advice and briefChris Deaville[continue]

Zoe Wang
Mental Health Practitioner
Zoe is a specialist mental health nurse who has worked in both in-patient and community settings. Zoe has joined the PCN team from the talking therapies team where she specialisedZoe Wang[continue]

Michele Robinson
STR Worker
Michele is an experienced mental health support worker and has had a career in mental health for 18 years and has worked in a variety of different settings, from workingMichele Robinson[continue]
Physiotherapy Team

James Cartlidge
First Contact Physiotherapist
James is a First Contact Practitioner with over 8 years of musculoskeletal experience. Having worked in local hospitals and sports clubs including Stoke City, he joined primary care in 2021.James Cartlidge[continue]