The LMC is a democratic organisation made up of four committees: an executive committee and three subcommittees, each representing one of our localities.
Members serve a three-year term, with all GPs in the area invited to stand for election and vote. Elections are communicated in advance, and standing for election is simple, with members able to self-nominate.
If vacancies arise mid-term on the subcommittees, the LMC can co-opt new members. Each subcommittee aims to have at least one GP representative from each PCN footprint, as well as one practice manager from across the locality.
Subcommittee members may then self-nominate to join the Executive Committee after serving on a subcommittee for at least one year, when elections take place.
The Executive Committee consists of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director, and three Medical Officers (one for each locality). Their role is to ensure the LMC meets its regulatory responsibilities and effectively represents General Practice across Salford, Stockport, and Trafford in various external forums (as detailed in the external meetings section).
The locality subcommittees meet six times a year to discuss policy issues and matters affecting General Practice locally, as does the Executive Committee as an absolute minimum.
Subcommittee meetings follow a standing agenda and may include updates from the CCG, local councils, GP Federations, and Greater Manchester ICB. There is also space for special business, allowing members to raise issues that require the LMC’s attention.
In addition, we have a Finance and Administration Manager who supports the LMC Executive with financial and administration responsibilities, and a Business Support and Practice Advisor who has a varied portfolio supporting the LMC Executive and Practices alike.
If you would like to know what goes on at an LMC Meeting, you are welcome to attend a meeting as an observer at any time. To arrange a visit, please contact the LMC Secretariat who will be happy to organise a date with you. If you are keen to contribute and influence events in your local area, please contact us at any time to discuss the possibility of LMC membership, should there be a vacancy.
Eve qualified as a RGN in 1999 and worked as Specialist Nurse at Wythenshawe Hospital until 2005. She spent the next 11 years in numerous roles within Manchester and Trafford CCGs, with the most recent position as Primary Care Quality Lead in Trafford CCG.
Eve joined the LMC as Chief Executive in October 2016 and enjoys using her Nursing and Commissioning background to make positive changes on behalf of General Practice across the Health and Social care system in both Salford, Stockport and Trafford.
Her professional passions are forming strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring efficiency and fairness, reducing inequality and injustice and bringing about positive change. In her spare time she loves photography and spending time with her 2 children.
Finance and Administration Manager - Kerrie joined the LMC in May 2011 and continues to provide the Executive with all aspects of business support services. She has seen the role evolve and develop over the years and continues to enjoy the variety and flexibility the role gives her. She has been amazed at how complex GP contracts are, and how busy the LMC is as an organisation.
Outside of work, Kerrie enjoys spending time with her family and long walks in the countryside with her dog.
Dr Prabhakaran qualified in 1998 and completed his GP VTS scheme in Trafford and Salford in 2006. He has been a GP partner since 2008 and currently, managing partner of Firsway health centre in Sale. He also works for GTD Healthcare as a GP advisor dealing with clinical complaints and performance. In addition Dr Prabhakaran is a GP trainer, appraiser and works as a GP specialist advisor for CQC.
He is passionate about improving efficiency, quality and reducing bureaucracy in General Practice.
Dr Chaudhry completed his Core Medical and GP training in Sheffield before becoming a partner at Lower Broughton Health Centre in Salford in 2011. He has also pursued postgraduate training in medical education from Harvard Medical School and UCLAN.
In addition to his practice, Dr Chaudhry is a lead educator in the North West, supporting education for Salford and Trafford Trainers. He also serves as the Differential Attainment Champion for trainees in Salford and Trafford.
With several years of teaching experience at the University of Manchester, he has most recently contributed to the development of training resources for the RCGP.
Dr Chaudhry initially served on the LMC subcommittee and is now focused on making a meaningful impact on General Practice across Salford, Trafford, and Stockport in his role as Medical Officer for Salford.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing chess and spending quality time with his family.
Efrosyni joined our LMC in July 2024.
Since 2020, she has held senior management roles at both the PCN and GP practice level in Trafford.
Efrosyni is deeply committed to reducing health inequalities and is passionate about securing a sustainable future for primary care in the NHS.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and is pursuing a part-time PhD in History.
Andrea has been the Practice Manager at Silverdale Medical Practice in Pendlebury for the past 27 years. With the majority of her career spent in the NHS, she has witnessed numerous changes, some beneficial, but many recently challenging for General Practice.
In addition to her role at the practice, Andrea served as Deputy Leader of Bury Council and was the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing. This experience gave her valuable insight into the interconnectedness of health services and social care.
As Chair of the Practice Managers group in Salford, Andrea is committed to fostering collaboration and providing essential training, particularly on practice finances. The group is dedicated to supporting practice managers through the difficult times facing General Practice and advocating for General Practice within the broader healthcare system.
Laura joined our LMC in June 2024, providing essential business support.
With over 35 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, she has supported executives across a diverse range of industries, from small businesses to large international corporations.
Laura previously worked as Cabin Crew for an international airline, where she had the opportunity to live in Bahrain and travel extensively around the world.
Laura is married and a proud mum of two children.
| Broughton PCN | Dr Ashish Chaudhry |
| Eccles & Irlam PCN | Dr Pierina Kapur |
| Salford South East PCN | Vacancy |
| Swinton PCN | Dr Paul Bateson |
| Walkden & Little Hulton PCN | Vacancy |
| Practice manager representative | Andrea Simpson |
| Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme PCN | Vacancy |
| Cheadle PCN | Dr Mariaha Waheed |
| Stockport East and South PCN | Dr Howard Sunderland |
| Tame Valley PCN | Dr Mark White |
| Victoria PCN | Dr Arash Afshar |
| Practice manager representative | Vacancy |
| Altrincham Health Vacancy Alliance | Vacancy |
| North Trafford PCN | Dr Joe Chandy |
| Sale Central PCN | Dr Scott Pearson |
| South Trafford PCN | Vacancy |
| West Trafford PCN | Dr Rachel Howard |
| Practice manager representative | Efrosyni Panayiotou |
