Staff

Doctors

  • DR ADRIAN WARD

    Male

    MBChB MRCGP FRCPglas DFFP

  • DR SALLY DARNBOROUGH

    Female

    MBChB, MRCGP, MSc Community gynaecology sexual and reproductive health, DFSRH, BMS menopause specialist, ALS/ATLS provider

    Special interest in Women's Health

Nurse

  • CATHANNA SMITH

    RGN RM , Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

    Sister Smith leads the Practice Nursing Team and is trained in acute clinical care and prescribing. She is an independent health provider who can provide complete episodes of care for patients of any age and with a wide range of presenting problems and health care needs. This encompasses the provision of evidence-based, care for patients whose issues fall within: urgent/acute episodes, long term/chronic conditions, health promotions and public health.

Practice Management

  • CORINNE CHEETHAM

    Female

    MA(Gen), Edinburgh University

    Corinne leads the Administration and Domestic Services Team and manages the delivery of patient facing services. She supports the GP Partners in all aspects of Practice business.

Medical Students

Dr Ward is a tutor with Aberdeen University and students are periodically attached to the Practice.

Healthcare Assistant

  • LIBBY PHILAND

    Female

    Libby Philand's duties include Phlebotomy, Warfarin Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Blood Sugar Monitoring, ECG's, Weight Management and Ear Syringing.

  • EMMA DOWNIE

    Female

    Emma Downie's duties include Phlebotomy, Warfarin Monitoring, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Blood Sugar Monitoring, ECG's, Weight Management and Ear Syringing.

Reception

  • DIANA CATTERMOLE

    Female

    The administration team comprises several part-time members of staff. They provide an efficient and helpful front-line service to our patients. They also provide administrative support to their clinical colleagues within the Practice.

  • AGNIESZKA LEWICKA

    The administration team comprises several part-time members of staff. They provide an efficient and helpful front-line service to our patients. They also provide administrative support to their clinical colleagues within the Practice.

  • KAY MCGHEE

    The administration team comprises several part-time members of staff. They provide an efficient and helpful front-line service to our patients. They also provide administrative support to their clinical colleagues within the Practice.

  • ROWAN SEDDON

    Rowan is our Senior Receptionist. She works within the Reception team which comprises several part-time members of staff. The team provides an efficient and helpful front-line service to our patients. Rowan assists the Practice Manager and also provides administrative support to her clinical colleagues within the Practice.

Attached Staff

The following staff are not employed by the Practice but with whom we have close working relationships: The Community Nursing Team, The Ambulance Service, The Health Visitor and The Midwifery Service which is based at the Mid Argyll Hospital, Lochgilphead. The following professionals also hold regular clinics in the Health Centre and referrals to them are made through the Doctors: Audiologist, Chiropodist, Psychologist, Psychiatric Nurses. Regular meetings are held between the doctors and the Community Psychiatric Team to co-ordinate care of those with mental health problems. The Welfare Rights Officer attends the Health Centre regularly and is available to discuss all aspects of Social Security and Health benefits and entitlements. Appointments can be made with her via the Practice Receptionists. The McMillan Nurse is available to help patients with cancer and liaises with the GPs and Community Nurses to discuss patients under her care. Community Addictions – staff are available to help patients overcome addiction problems. Appointment times can be arranged to suit patients. Referrals can be arranged via GP or, if preferred, “self” referral.
Page last reviewed: 02 June 2026
Page created: 30 April 2026