Doctors
DR HELEN LAWTON
MB BS (1988 London) DCH DRCOG MRCGP (Partner)
Dr Lawton has worked as a partner at the health centre since 1993. She has particular interests in women's health and diabetes. In addition to her work in the practice she works for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) in service development. She also does regular sessions in the out-of-hours service.
DR HUW THOMAS
MB BCh (1998 Wales) MRCGP DCH (Partner)
Dr Thomas joined the practice in 2006. He has lived around Cardiff for most of his life and trained at the University Of Wales College Of Medicine – qualifying in 1998. He has an interest in minor surgery and performs minor skin operations and joint injections at the medical centre. Away from work he enjoys running and cycling. Dr Thomas is a Welsh-speaker.
DR JAMIE BOYCE
Mb BCh (1999 Wales) MRCGP MRCS DRCOG DOHNS (Partner)
Dr Boyce joined the practice in 2008. Having spent the early part of his career in hospital as a surgical trainee he made the switch to General practice and trained in Cardiff. His surgical skills continue to be utilised by performing minor surgery. He has a keen interest in ear, nose and throat problems. Outside work, he is an avid football supporter.
DR LAURA HARRISON
Dr Harrison has been a partner at the surgery since August 2015. She did her GP training in Cardiff, including spending some time as Radyr's GP Registrar.
DR REBECCA WREN
Dr Rebecca Wren is a Partner at the Practice and currently works 3 days a week in the Practice.
DR PAUL CARRUCAN
Dr Carrucan joined the Practice as a GP Partner in April 2022 after working as a Salaried GP here since July 2021. He graduated from Royal Free and University College London Medical School in 2006 and completed his GP training in London. He has worked as a GP in London and Barry, before moving to Radyr Medical Practice. He has a special interest in palliative medicine. Away from the Practice he enjoys music and football and running around after his young children!!
DR SAMAH BAKERALLY
Dr Bakerally joined the Practice in August 2021 as a GP Registrar ST3. Since August 2022 he took up a permanent position her as a Salaried GP. Dr Bakerally was born and trained in Cardiff and worked in Swansea, Plymouth and Australia before moving back in 2018. Following qualifying in 2012, he trained in hospital medicine before making the switch to GP. He has an interest in general medicine, paediatrics and mental health. Away from work he has a young family to keep him busy and enjoys long distance running to unwind.
Nurses
The nurses offer general health screening and advice and work alongside the doctors in providing treatment for asthma, diabetes, contraception, HRT, dietary needs and smoking cessation.
They also run a travel clinic where all commonly used travel vaccines are available, including Yellow Fever. The nurses organise the annual ‘flu immunisation campaign, and are happy to provide some information and general advice over the telephone daily during the hours of 12:00 – 12:30.
DEBBIE LAVIN
RGN
Debbie has worked at Radyr Medical Centre since 2003 and has more than 25 years practice nurse experience. She has an interest in respiratory health (asthma/copd/spirometry), childhood immunisations, lifestyle advice (weight management/smoking cessation) and travel health.
Practice Management
The practice manager is involved in managing all of the business aspects of the practice such as making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology. The practice manager supports the GPs and other medical professionals with delivering patient services and also helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.
HANNAH BIRD
Practice Manager
Mrs Hannah Bird joined our team as our practice manager in December 2016. She has lots of health experience, having worked for the Cardiff University Health Board for some 10 years before her appointment in Radyr.
LUCY SAINSBURY
Assistant Practice Manager
Lucy assists the Practice Manager with the running of the Practice including in particular finance due to her previous experience in accountancy.
LESLEY MCDONALD
Office Manager
Lesley ensures smooth-running of the administrative systems at the practice, and supports the clinicians and practice manager with clerical matters. She also supervises our administrative team.
ANDREA JONES
Business Manager
Andrea provides IT support, helps improve practice efficiency.
Administration
Responsible for making appointments for the doctors and nurses, administering repeat prescriptions and operating the switchboard. They ensure the smooth running of surgeries and do a difficult job. Please remember if you are sometimes kept waiting or if questions seem irritating, the receptionist is only carrying out our policies which are aimed at the smooth and efficient running of the practice. This is especially relevant when a home visit is being requested, and the receptionist has to judge the urgency of your request. Please notify changes of address, telephone number or personal details as soon as possible. In an emergency this can be vital.
Community Midwives
The community midwives work with the doctors in providing antenatal and postnatal care. They run a clinic from the surgery once a week and also provide care in the home comprising a booking visit and post natal visits. They liaise closely with the hospital services & consultant staff and can refer pregnant mothers to all the Hospital Clinics and Parent Education Clinics, Breast Feeding Workshops, TENS Clinics, Self-help Skills Groups, Aquanatal Exercise Groups.
After the birth of the baby they can make referrals to Breast feeding Support groups, Post natal Exercise groups and Backache/Posture Groups. They are the link to most support services for pregnant mothers during and after pregnancy. They can be contacted on (029) 2093 2784.
Community Nurses
The district nurses are employed by Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust and work as part of our practice team. They mainly offer home based services including ongoing care of acutely and chronically ill patients, dressings, blood taking, ear syringing, advice on incontinence and the provision of medical aids. They can be contacted on (01495) 20300262, or out of hours on (029) 20444501 and have a daytime message service on (029) 20497152.
Health Visitors
The health visitor is an employee of Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust. She is available to help with health matters relating to the under 5’s and advises on matters such as feeding, sleep problems, behaviour and development. She works alongside the doctors in the child development screening programme. She offers support to new parents, with increased support for those suffering from postnatal depression.
She has regular involvement in child health surveillance shortly after birth, at 6-8 weeks of age, at the 6-8 month hearing test, 18 months and 3 years but can be approached at any time for problems in the under 5’s and provides advice on the childhood immunisation programme.
Phlebotomist
We have 2 mornings each week where a trust based phlebotomist comes to the medical centre to take blood tests. On 2 other mornings a member of the practice staff takes blood tests if requested by the doctors.
Community Psychiatric Nurses/Social Workers
The CPN’s & social workers are employed by Cardiff and Vale NHS trust and are based in the Pendine Centre, Cowbridge Road West, Ely. They work with the Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists providing support and community treatment programs for people with psychological problems in the area. They may visit people in their own homes or arrange for clinic appointments in The Pendine Centre.
Pharmacists
Anthony is an experienced pharmacist who works with the practice every Wednesday and Friday. He is expert in understanding the difficulties of being prescribed lots of different medications. You may be invited in for a medication review with Anthony, particularly if you have a complex past medical history and are on many medications.
City Hospice Nurses
These nurses offer support to those patients and families needing palliative care. They work closely with the doctors, district nurses, hospital based oncology and palliative care doctors and the Marie Curie service including Holme Towers Hospice and Y Bwthin.