Enhancing health and wellbeing in the heart of London

Healthcare Central London supports 31 General Practices in the delivery of best-in-class care for local residents.

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Who we are

Healthcare Central London (HCL) is a Federation of 31 General Practices in Westminster caring for more than 275,000 registered patients.

We provide Community and Primary Care services to our local residents in addition to a wide range of staffing, management and administrative support to our member Practices.

By working closely with our Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and other key partners, including the Local Authority and community organisations, we help people to stay well and live healthier lives for longer.

Who we are

Who we work with

We believe that delivering quality healthcare requires connection and collaboration in and around 
the borough.

Our members are our 31 General Practices that are covered by our four Primary Care Networks (PCNs):

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  • Paddington Development Trust logo

Our board

The HCL board is made up of experienced GPs and Practice Managers from across our member Practices.

Meet the board

  • Kirstie Black

    Kirstie Black

    Managing Director

  • Dr Rishi Chopra

    Dr Rishi Chopra

    HCL Chair, Regent Health PCN Clinical Director & GP Partner Paddington Green Health Centre

  • Dr Saul Kaufman

    Dr Saul Kaufman

    HCL Vice-Chair, St Johns Wood and Maida Vale PCN Clinical Director and GP Partner, St Johns Wood Medical Practice

  • Dr Jan Maniera

    Dr Jan Maniera

    Borough Medical Director, South Westminster PCN Clinical Director and GP, Millbank Medical Centre

  • Dr Afsana Safa

    Dr Afsana Safa

    Clinical Director, West End & Marylebone PCN and GP Partner, Covent Garden Medical Centre

  • Siobhan Browne

    Siobhan Browne

    Chair, Regent Health PCN and Practice Manager, Paddington Green Health Centre

  • Dr Shelia Neogi

    Dr Sheila Neogi

    Chair, South Westminster PCN and GP Partner, Pimlico Health @ The Marven

  • Dr Paul O’Reilly

    GP, The Doctor Hickey Surgery

  • Ruth Sandu

    Practice Manager, The Newton Medical Centre

  • Steven Fuller

    Steven Fullman

    Company Secretary (non-voting)