Our Team
Doctors

Dr Maher Al-Ausi
MB ChB MRCS PGDIP MRCGP DFSRH
GP Partner
Male
Dr Al-Ausi trained at Manchester University before undertaking surgical training in London and Bristol. When his sons were born he switched to General practice to spend more time with his … [continue] Dr Maher Al-Ausi

Dr Samantha Wise
BMedSci BMBS MRCP MRCGP
GP Partner
Female
I studied at Nottingham University and qualified as a Doctor in 2007. In my final year of medical school, I spent 6 weeks working at a small hospital and rural … [continue] Dr Samantha Wise

Dr Raina Patel
Associate GP Partner
Female
I took over Guywood Practice from my mother Dr Lily Patel and was made an MBE in 2005 for services to healthcare in Stockport. My specialist skills include women’s health, … [continue] Dr Raina Patel

Dr Benjamin Liu
MBChB MRCS(Ed) MRCGP
Salaried GP
Male
I attended the University of Manchester and graduated in 2008, I spent a portion of my degree studying in New York, giving me a perspective on how another healthcare system … [continue] Dr Benjamin Liu
Dr Sadaf Shah
MBChB BSc PG Dip
Salaried GP
Female
I studied Medicine at the University of Glasgow and graduated in 2012. I did my hospital training and GP training in North West England. After completing my training I returned … [continue] Dr Sadaf Shah
Dr Farida Mumuney
Salaried GP
Female
I graduated with a degree in Medicine from the University of Liverpool in 2014. Following my graduation, I completed my foundation years in Liverpool before embarking on core medical training … [continue] Dr Farida Mumuney
Dr Amy Wood
Salaried GP
Female
I studied at Newcastle University and loved every minute of it. I qualified as a doctor in 2010. I grew up in Poynton and was keen to move back closer … [continue] Dr Amy Wood

Dr Laila Jabr
BA BMBS MRCGP IDEWM
Salaried GP
Female
Dr Laila Jabr BA BMBS MRCGP IDEWM After deciding to study medicine a little later than most, I attended Hull York Medical School & graduated in 2016. I then moved … [continue] Dr Laila Jabr
Dr Rose Dunning
GP
Female
Dr Danny Aldcroft
MBChB BSc PGCert MRCGP
GP
Male
My name is Danny, and I graduated from the University of Manchester Medical School in 2016. I have worked across Manchester and Stockport hospitals, completing my Foundation Years training in … [continue] Dr Danny Aldcroft
Nursing Team

Catherine Jackson
BA (Hons) MSc
Nurse Practitioner
Female
After qualifying as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 where she worked in critical care, renal medicine and in industry Catherine moved into general practice in 1997. For two years … [continue] Catherine Jackson

Sarah Wilkinson
Diploma in Nursing from Manchester University 2002
Practice Nurse
In 2002, Sarah attained the Diploma in Nursing from Manchester University and spent 18 months working on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital. Sarah joined Marple Cottage … [continue] Sarah Wilkinson
Rachel Lewis
Practice Nurse
Female

Joanne Royle
Senior Health Care Assistant
In 2006, Joanne joined the practice nursing team as a healthcare assistant, which involves offering appointments for blood tests, blood pressure checks, 24hr blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, ECGs and general … [continue] Joanne Royle
Caroline Hill
Health Care Assistant
Female
Vicky Snelson
Nursing Associate
Female
Vicky joined the practice in 2012, working in the Reception / Admin team, and more recently training into a Healthcare Assistant role. In 2022, Vicky started further training as a … [continue] Vicky Snelson
Associated Healthcare Staff
Julie Holowko
Community Midwife (Marple)
Female
Our Practice Midwife at Marple Cottage Surgery is Julie Holowko The practice is also covered by a team of midwives operating in the Stockport area, which means it might not … [continue] Julie Holowko
Eleana Howard
Community Midwife (Guywood)
Our Practice Midwife at Guywood Practice, Romiley is Eleana Howard. The practice is covered by a team of midwives operating in the Stockport area, which means it might not always … [continue] Eleana Howard
District Nursing Team
The District Nursing Team in Marple work alongside the surgery to provide care and services to the Marple population who are housebound and unable to attend the surgery for such … [continue] District Nursing Team
Health Visitors
Our health visitor team work from Marple Clinic in the Memorial Park where they offer Well Baby/Child Health Clinics and child health promotion clinics. They can be contacted below: The Health Visitor team are … [continue] Health Visitors
First Contact Physiotherapist
Our First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs), James Holland and Perry Williams, provide assessment, diagnosis and management of soft tissue, muscle and joint conditions. All patients, aged 18 & over, can book … [continue] First Contact Physiotherapist
Wellbeing and Self Care Service
Our Practice-based Wellbeing and Self Care Coordinators (Ruth – Marple Cottage Surgery and Katie – Guywood Practice) offer one to one and group work support to people who have been … [continue] Wellbeing and Self Care Service
Mental Health Practitioner
Lucy Dewhurst
Female
Lucy Dewhurst is a Senior Mental Health Practitioner and is available to our patients. Lucy is employed by Pennine Care NHS Trust (who provide Mental Health Care in Stockport) but … [continue] Mental Health Practitioner
Care Coordinators
Our Practice-Based Care Coordinators Hayley, Karen, Claire, Hayley, Sharon, Katie, are available to support patients with Cancer, Dementia/Frailty, Learning Disabilities, after being discharged from Hospital, and Safeguarding. They are based … [continue] Care Coordinators
Practice Management Team

Johan Taylor
LLB
Managing Partner / Practice Manager
After training in law, followed by roles in management, sales and marketing, I joined Marple Cottage Surgery in 2003. As Managing Partner my role involves managing the smooth running of the … [continue] Johan Taylor

Thomas Spedding
Assistant Practice Manager
I am responsible for the operational management of the practice, overseeing the administrative and IT functions of the practice.
Ann Fernie
Practice Manager - Guywood
Female
Rhiannon Fernie
Deputy Manager - Guywood
Female
Practice Support Team
Katy Reeve
Business Support Manager
Female
Billy Leach
Patient Services Manager / Reception Supervisor
Male
Helen Hastie
Reception Supervisor
Female
Danielle Mellor
Administration
Female
Rhiannon Bowen
Reception
Louisa Greevy
Administration
Female
Julie Higginbottom
Reception
Female
Helen Walker
Reception
Female
Linda Durand
Reception
Female
Lucy Gallimore
Reception/Admin
Female
Nikki Vincent
Reception / Admin
Female
Jackson O’Hara
Reception
Male
Georgia Hodgkiess
Reception
Female
Nancy Piggott
Reception
Female
Helen Waddington
Reception
Female
Liz Hiddleston
Reception / Medicines Coordinator
Female
Karen Lewis
Reception / Admin
Female
Amanda Halliwell
Finance Administrator