Doctors

We are a group of seven GPs caring for approximately 8,000 patients. We work closely with other health professionals to provide high-quality care, with a strong focus on prevention and supporting patients to manage long-term conditions.

• Dr James L Davies (m) – MBBCh, RCGP (Cardiff 1996)
• Dr Ruth R Dare (f) – MBBCh, DFFP, DCH, MRCGP (Cardiff 1999)
• Dr Catherine S Bamber (f) – MBBCh, MRCGP (Cardiff 1991)
• Dr Clare L Perman (f) – MBBCh, MRCGP, DRCOG (Cardiff 2006)
• Dr Nia Williams (f) – MBBCh, MRCGP (Cardiff 2009)
• Dr Mohammad Alfallal (m) – MBBCh, MRCGP (Mansoura University, Egypt 2016)
• Dr Islam Mahmoud (m) – MBBCh, MRCGP (Cairo 2012)

Management

The management team oversees the day-to-day running of the Practice, ensuring services operate safely, efficiently, and in line with NHS guidance.

• Shannon Thomas – Practice and Business Manager
• Leanne Smith – Reception Manager

Nursing team

Nurse appointments are available Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon. Our nursing team provides a wide range of clinics and treatments.

Services include cervical screening, wound care, ear syringing, injections, flu immunisations, and travel vaccinations.

• Lisa Arnold – Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Olivia Arnold – RGN
• Sister Sara Davies – RGN
• Victoria Morgan – Health Care Assistant
• Julie Allen – Health Care Assistant

Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Lisa Arnold can assess, diagnose, and prescribe for minor illnesses and has specialist expertise in diabetes, COPD, heart failure, and anticoagulation.

Reception and administration

Our reception and administrative team supports patients with appointments, queries, and day-to-day practice administration.

• Jan Hollow – Receptionist
• Wendy Hitchings – Receptionist
• Liz Carter – Receptionist
• Emma Calow – Receptionist
• Karen Bowles – Receptionist
• Claire Lewis – Receptionist
• Emily Bowles – Receptionist
• Hayley Howell – Receptionist
• Gracie Quinton – Receptionist
• Ffion Ingram-Everest – Receptionist
• Tracy Rees – Secretary

Community midwives

Community midwives provide care before, during, and after pregnancy. Patients are supported by the Fforest Team with continuity of care.

Home birth options can also be discussed where appropriate.

Contact: 07766 466891 (24/7)

Community nurses

District nurses support housebound patients and those recently discharged from hospital, providing ongoing nursing care at home.

Contact: 01792 530790

Health visitors

Health visitors support families with children under five, offering advice on physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

Contact: 01792 455696 (office hours)