LMC Members
The membership comprises of 20 elected members; the committee may also co-opt members. In line with the LMC’s Constitution, formal elections are held every two years. Elected members hold office for a term of four years.
The Committee elects a Chair, Vice-Chair and Honorary Secretary from amongst its members for a term of two years. Alternatively, the Committee may decide to appoint an Honorary Secretary.
Gateshead constituency
Dr Paul Evans (Chair)
Dr Nigel Green
Dr Sameena Hassan
Dr Peter Kenworthy
Dr Funmi Nixon*
Dr Andy Porter
Dr Charlotte Ratcliff*
Dr Fiona Steedman*
Dr James Taylor
Dr Liam Walker*
Dr Peter Ward
South Tyneside constituency
Dr Shaun Aval (Vice-Chair)
Dr Angus Dowsett
Dr Zheen Ramzi
Dr Edward Thorniley-Walker
*Sessional GP Representatives
GP Registrar Representative
Dr Laura Hulmes
Practice Manager Representatives
Gateshead Constituency
Teresa Graham
South Tyneside constituency
Ros Whitehead
Dr Bill Westwood, Honorary Secretary is an appointed, rather than elected, member of the committee.
LMC Members' Register of Interests are here.