Meet the team
The Old School Surgery - Great Bedwyn is made up of a range of healthcare professionals who help you with your health needs. Our friendly and helpful team are here to help you manage your health and wellbeing, and make sure you have access to healthcare services in the local area. Meet our team below.
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Doctors
Dr Anna Woodman
BSc, MBBCh (University of Cardiff), DRCOG, PG Cert (Med Ed), MRCGP, LoC IUT
Doctor
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Anna joined us in 2024, having completed her training in Salisbury since 2013. Anna has interests in medical education, women's health and preventative lifestyle medicine. She is qualified to perform joint injections and is currently training to fit coils. When not in work she can be found enjoying the great outdoors.
Nurses
Sue
RGN
Nurse
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Sue qualified in 1983 and is fully trained in many aspects of Practice Nursing including Diabetes, Minor Surgery, Travel Advice and Immunisations. Sue provides Health Checks and a Well Woman clinic, one important aspect of which is Cervical Screening.
Jane
RN (adult), Dip Nursing, BSc Econ Psychology/Sociology
Nurse
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Qualified in 1996 from St Mary's Hospital, Paddington and worked in London on surgical wards and Intensive Care doing further work in Swindon A&E Department. Jane does all treatment room work and has a particular interest in Asthma/COPD, she sees most of our patients with respiratory problems for assessment management and their annual reviews. Jane is now a qualified Advanced Nurse Care Practitioner and is able to prescribe. She has two children and when she is not busy with her cottage renovation she enjoys gardening and watching films.
Alison
GPA
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We are very pleased that Alison has joined us in a GPA role. This role combines Nursing with administration, in a supportive role to our Doctors. Alison trained at St. Mary's Hospital, London. She has three children, lives in Marlborough and enjoys an active lifestyle.
Partners
Dr Julia Hempenstall
MBChB, BSc, MSc, MRCGP, DRCOG
Partner
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Dr Julia Hempenstall first came to Bedwyn in 2011 and became a partner at the practice in 2024. She enjoys all aspects of rural family General Practice and has a special interest in diabetes. She practices a strong theme of wellbeing and support for colleagues and patients. Dr Julia is a Clinical Supervisor of GPs in training, accredited Mentor to newly qualified GPs and a GP Appraiser. Outside of work she enjoys cycling, walking and netball when her 3 children and dog allow her some time.
Dr Hannah Graystone
BM (University of Southampton) MRCGP DRCOG LoC SDI-IR
Partner
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Hannah first joined the Practice in 2012 as a GP Registrar and then worked as a Salaried GP for 11 years before becoming a Partner in 2024. She is a Clinical Supervisor for GP trainees and teaches year 4 medical students at the surgery. Hannah performs minor surgery, joint injections and can fit and remove contraceptive implants. Outside of work she can usually be found exploring the countryside with her husband and two young boys.
Clinical Pharmacist
Rima
Clinical Pharmacist
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Rima is our prescribing clinical pharmacist. Clinical pharmacists work as part of the general practice team to improve safety and outcomes from medicines and consult with and treat patients directly. The clinical pharmacists help completing medication reviews, answering queries about medications, treatment of minor illnesses, and managing a patient’s long- term conditions.
Care Coordinator
Emily
Care Coordinator
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Emily is part of the health and well being team and is a non-clinical member of staff. She has worked at the surgery since October 2022 and loves her job supporting patients. Emily lives locally with her husband and two teenage children. She loves spending time in the countryside walking her dogs. She also is a member of a local choir, enjoys cooking and the theatre.
Health & Wellbeing Coach
Alice
Health & Wellbeing Coach
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Alice is our Health and Wellbeing Coach. She will help you to self-identify existing issues and encourage proactive prevention of new illnesses. This approach supports personal choice and positive risk taking to help support you in managing your health condition or support you to improve your health and wellbeing. Health coaching will help you learn new skills and build your confidence, to enable you to reach your health and wellbeing goals. Our coach can help you make changes relating to diet, physical activity and exercise. She can also help with stress, sleep, low self-esteem and low-level anxiety or depression. Using a range of resources in partnership with your coach you will agree what is possible and create goals of your choosing.
Practice Management
Donna
Practice Manager
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Donna has been at the practice since 2006 and job shares with Nicky as our Practice Manager's. Donna has two daughters and lives locally - she loves nothing more than spending time in the garden.
Nicky
Practice Manager
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Nicky, along with a job share with Donna, is our Practice Manager. She previously worked as the Dispensary Manager within the Surgery. Nicky has worked at the practice since 2013.