Doctors

Partners

Dr Beth Davies

Lond MB BS (1988) MRCGP

I qualified at the University of London in 1988 and joined The Harvey Practice in 1995.

As a full time female GP, I enjoy working with children and Women's Health.

I have two lovely daughters and my interests include skiing and sailing.

Dr John Stephens

BM MRCP (UK) MRCP (Lond) MRCGP DCH DRCOG DFSRH

I qualified from the University of Southampton in 1986 and joined The Harvey Practice in 1995.

I trained in both General Medicine and General Practice. I also work as a Hospital Practitioner at the GUM sexual health clinic at  the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and am involved in training new GPs and medical students.

My non-medical interests include music particularly opera, skiing, sailing, Southampton FC and watching wildlife.

Dr Sue Lawrence

Soton (1988) BM MRCGP

DFFP 1995

I qualified at the University of Southampton in 1988 and joined the Harvey Practice in 1997.

Medically I enjoy children’s and women’s health.

Out of surgery I am involved in family life supporting my two teenage sons, keeping fit cycling and in outdoor activities as much as possible.

Dr A J Hussain

BM (2001) MRCGP DipDerm (Cardiff)

I completed my training at Southampton University in 2001 and joined the Harvey Practice in 2007.

My medical interests include dermatology and I am a clinical assistant at Poole Hospital once a week. In addition to this the Practice offers a Specialist Minor Surgery service which I carry out at our Broadstone site once a month.

My outside interests include skiing, walking and dabbling in baking cakes!!

Dr Ben Todd

BMedSci, BMBS, MRCGP

I qualified at the University of Nottingham in 2008 and moved to Dorset in 2010 for my GP training. I joined The Harvey Practice in 2012 and became a Partner in 2016. I have a clinical interest in Diabetes and Palliative Care. I am now a GP Trainer and enjoy teaching the next generation of GPs.

When not at the surgery, I enjoy classical music, walking in The Lake District and learning Spanish.

Dr Annelise Locke

BM MRCGP DFSRH DRCOG

I qualified from the University of Southampton in 2003 and joined the Harvey Practice as a part time Salaried GP in 2011 and then became a partner in 2017.

My professional areas of interest are Family Planning and Women's Health.

In our time off my husband and I are kept on our toes by our two children!  We enjoy spending family time out and about especially at the beach.

Dr Christina Hawkins

BM MRCGP DFSRH

I qualified from The University of Southampton in 2006 and have joined the Practice as a salaried GP in December 2016, I became a partner in 2018.

I have particular interests in family medicine having recently completed my Diploma in Reproductive and Sexual Health.

When I am not at work I like spending my time  outdoors, in particular road bike cycling, sea swimming having taken part in triathlons.

Salaried GP

Dr Andy McIntosh

BMBS MRCGP MRCP

I qualified from the University of Nottingham in 2008 and, after a year in New Zealand, settled in Dorset in 2011. I joined the practice as a Salaried GP in July 2017.

I will be conducting the weekly visits to Magna Care Centre and Forest Hill Nursing Home.

In the free time that I do get, I enjoy running, golf and windsurfing on Poole Harbour. I also have three young children to run around after.

Dr Sarah Batchelor

BM MRCGP

I qualified from the University of Southampton in 2010. I joined The Harvey Practice as a Registrar on a 2 year part-time placement and was very pleased to be offered a Salaried GP role at the end of my registrar placement.

I have clinical interests in Elderly Medicine, Paediatrics and Women’s Health.

Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my young family and friends. 

Dr Sarah Maiden

BMedSci, BMBS, MRCGP 

I qualified from the University of Southampton in 2014 and joined The Harvey Practice as a Registrar in 2018. I was very happy to then stay on as a Salaried GP following the end of my Registrar year.  

Medically I like Elderly Medicine and Palliative Care.  

When I am not at work, I enjoy the beach and spending time with family and friends

GP Registrars

Dr Nicola Hawes

MBBS BSc (Hons)

I qualified from Newcastle University in 2013, and joined the Harvey Practice as a GP Registrar in 2020.

I have a particular interest in Obesity and Weight Management, and am currently undertaking a Post-Graduate Diploma in this area.

In my time off, I am kept busy by my two young daughters! I also enjoy weight training in the gym and competing in StrongGirl competitions.

Dr Vanathi Gopalaswamy 

MBBS 

I qualified from Sri Ramachandra university in India in 2006 and joined the Harvey Practice as a GP registrar in 2020. 

Medically I am interested in women’s health and I am planning to undertake a diploma in this area.

When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family and am kept busy by my son.

Dr Holly Poulson 

MBBS 

I qualified from Kings College London in 2018 but came back to Poole for my training and joined the Harvey Practice as a registrar in 2020. 

I have a particular interest in ENT and women’s health. 

In my spare time I enjoy water sports and have recently taken up kite surfing. 

Nurse Practitioners

Mrs Andrea Romans (f)

Andrea initially qualified as a District Nurse at Southampton University and after many years in practice went on to complete her Nurse Practitioner Training at Bournemouth University.  She is a Non-Medical prescriber and holds a Diploma in Primary Health Care.  She holds regular surgeries at the practice seeing a variety of ailments, she is clinically supervised by the GPs at the practice.  Outside of work Andrea is an avid gardener, enjoys reading and going to the theatre and walking her dog on sunny days!

Nurses

Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.

Healthcare Assistants

Healthcare Assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy, blood pressure checks, NHS Health Checks and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.

The surgery provides an in house phlebotomy clinic for those patients who find it more difficult to travel to Poole or Wimborne Hospital.

Practice Management

Miss Fiona Pickering

Our Practice Manager is based at our Broadstone site, she works in a strategic role, managing all business and financial matters within the practice as well as the management and overview of all patient services, IT, clinical  and information governance.  She is responsible for practice administration and the efficient and smooth running of both surgeries working closely with the Operations Manager.

Fiona has a background of working in the NHS in a variety of different management roles, she joined the Practice in June 2014.

Mrs Karen Cuddy

Karen is our Operations Manager, she has been working for the Practice since 2013.  She started in her new role as Operations Manager in April 2015 and is responsible for the day to day running of the surgery, recruitment of new staff, staff appraisals and all HR matters.  Karen works closely with the Practice Manager on the financial management of the Practice alongside being responsible for payroll and the scheduling of all nursing and GP clinics.

Administration

We have a total of 5 full time administrators and 2 part time administrators.  They are a busy team and have to balance the priorities of IT support with producing audits that are required to measure the performance of the Practice against the targets identified by NHS England and the Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Lastly, as an important part of patients well-being, the team are responsible for data input and maintaining patients records as well as issuing invitations to patients to attend specific clinics in order to ensure the best level of care.The prescribing team are responsible for the production of all repeat medications and work closely with the Doctors to ensure patients have the necessary medication reviews

Reception

The practice employs 12 receptionists who provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. Our team have received training in all aspects of patient confidentiality and strive to deliver the best service to patients at all times.

Secretaries

We employ one full time and two part time secretaries across both sites, they are responsible for the efficient running of the referrals system and type the initial referral letters for the GPs, they are subsequently able to provide any assistance to patients in regards to the Choose and Book referrals system.

They process all types of insurance claims and are responsible for production of copy notes and collection of coffee on a Friday morning!

Lauren

Practice Secretary/ Business Administrator

Lauren joined the team in May 2015 on a 12 month apprenticeship pathway. She successfully passed her NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration in May 2016 and has since been offered a full time position at the Practice.  Lauren now works part time as a secretary and part time in a role supporting the Practice Manager with business administration tasks.  We are all incredibly pleased that Lauren has decided to start her new career at The Harvey Practice.

Community Midwives

The community midwife service is provided by Dorset Healthcare and offers antenatal appointments and both sites.

Community Nurses

The district nurses provide home nursing care for housebound patients such as the elderly, chronically ill or patients recovering from a recent operation and are based from our Merley site.

Health Visitors

Mrs Karen McVey

RGM RM RHV Minst Ch

Mrs Alison Nurse

SRN RM Diploma HV + PHC

Mrs Suzanne Grinstead

Health Visitor Assistant

Health visitors can offer advice on health care for all age groups, but in particular expectant mothers, small children, the elderly and the handicapped.

Social Prescriber

Becky Sultana is our Social Prescriber.

What is social prescribing?

Social prescribing is all about connecting people with non-medical activities, opportunities, support and services in the community to help improve your health and wellbeing.

What can Becky help with?

• Getting involved in local groups, social activities and support groups
• Accessing befriending services
• Support around housing, benefits and financial matters
• Helping with accessing transport options
• Finding out about volunteering opportunities

With one to one help, she will enable you to access to a range of non-medical local activities, social groups, services and advice based on needs and interests.

Whatever is important to you, she will support you to find the help that works for you.

How can this improve my health?

Research shows that by being more active and connected improves your mental health and wellbeing.

What does a Social Prescriber do?

A Social Prescriber is:

• Someone you can talk to confidentially
• Practical, supportive and non-judgemental
• Able to help you make decisions with what is important to you
• Someone who can support you throughout the journey

Who can Becky support?

Anyone over the age of 13 including:

• People with depression or low mood
• High levels of anxiety
• Low in confidence or self-esteem
• Long term conditions
• Socially isolated – having little or no support
• Are out of work or unable to work owing to sickness
• Are recently bereaved
• Are a carer or ex-carer
• Single parents
• Fear the outside
• Have few or no hobbies or interests

Where to find Becky

Becky works from our practice on a Wednesday.

How to get an appointment

If you think that you or someone you know would benefit from Becky’s support please speak to your surgery about being referred. Becky will telephone you first to arrange an appointment that is convenient for you.