Our Doctors
Dr Eduard Roche
MB ChB (Liverpool 2002) MRCGP
Further Info
Originally from Northern Ireland, I came to medical school in Liverpool University and qualified in 2002 and became a GP partner in Marine Lake in 2011.
Prior to joining the partnership, I worked as a GP in care homes, and this very much started my special interest in working with care homes, elderly patients, end of life care and issues around mental capacity.
I work in the practice 2 days a week. The remaining 3 days are spent supporting healthcare service development and clinical governance. I am Chair of Primary Care Wirral GP Federation, which is a collaborative of practices looking to improve primary care services in Wirral.
Until December 2021 I was Medical Director of Push Doctor, a large provider of digital consultations to the NHS in England. I am an NHS GP appraiser. I am married with 3 kids and I am a keen club runner in my spare time.
Dr Patricia White
MB ChB (Liverpool) DFFP MRCGP – qualified 1988
Further Info
First came to West Kirby in 1990 as a registrar and have been a partner in the practice for 25 years.
I have been a trainer for 15 years and I am actively involved training registrars and foundation doctors at the practice.
I enjoy all aspects of primary care with education being my main special interest.
Dr Lee Malpas
MB BS (London 1998), MRCGP
Further Info
I did my medical degree at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in London followed by junior doctors training posts at Arrowe Park Hospital and the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Part of my general practice training included some very useful experience at The Hospice of The Good Shepherd in Chester.
My interests include diabetes, care of the elderly and also joint injections.
Dr Josie Jevons – Hurst
MBChB (Liverpool 2005), nMRCGP, diploma FSRH
Further Info
I qualified as a GP in 2010 and have been working at Marine Lake since 2014. I did 2 lots of training at Marine Lake in 2007 and in 2009 and enjoyed it so much I came back after a few years at a GP surgery in Wallasey.
I am from the West Midlands originally but now live near Chester and really enjoy working on the Wirral. 2 years ago I trained to fit contraceptive coils and do this once a week at the practice.
This goes along with my interests in family planning and gynaecology in general. I also do baby checks and have an interest in paediatrics. Another role I have is mentoring the 5th year medical students that do placements at our practice.
I enjoy supervising the 5th years and the trainee doctors that we have in the practice.
Dr Henry Aldwinckle
MBBS (London 2003) MRCGP PG Dip (derm)
Further Info
I was born and brought up on the Wirral where I still live with my wife Clare and my three daughters I went to Birkenhead school before going to study Medicine at Guy’s and St.Thomas’ in London.
I graduated in 2003 and moved back to the Wirral in 2007 to complete by training to become a GP.
After completing my GP training and passing my membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) in 2009 I was offered a salaried GP post with Dr Wells and Partners (that would soon become MLMP) and was made Partner after one year.
I have developed a special interest in Dermatology and have a Post Graduate Diploma in Dermatology from Cardiff University passed with distinction in 2013.
I am very happy to see dermatological conditions and I perform regular Minor Surgery sessions at MLMP.
Dr Deborah Forsdyke
MB ChB (Liverpool) DFFP MRCGP – qualified 1988
Further Info
‘I have been a GP partner in West Kirby for the past 26 years since finishing my GP training at the practice.
My main interests are GP training, minor surgery and child health surveillance.
Dr Christina Oakes
MBChB MRCGP Liverpool 2006.
Further Info
I went to medical school at Liverpool University and carried out my GP training around Merseyside. I have two young boys who keep me busy outside of work. I am interested in all aspects of general practice.
Dr Helen Wordsworth
MB ChB (Liverpool 2000) MRCGP
Dr Michael Parton
BSc MB ChB DLO DFFP DRCOG (Liverpool 1993)
Further Info
I have been a GP in West Kirby since 2001.
I qualified in Liverpool in 1993 and have done a number of hospital jobs prior to General Practice, mainly in the field of Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT).
I am married with 2 girls, both currently at University studying Chemistry & Sports Science. I provide a wide variety of GP Services but have a special interest in ENT and Mental Health issues especially anxiety.
Dr Paul Brown
MB ChB (Liverpool 2002) MRCGP
Further Info
I have been a GP in West Kirby since 2006 after previously being a resident and patient here in my youth.
I qualified from the University of Liverpool in 2002 and ultimately completed my GP training in Moreton. I still live locally with my wife and our 3 children who are in primary school.
As part of being a GP at the practice I have developed interests including child health, Joint Injections and training junior doctors to become GPs.
Alongside my practice work I am also a medical officer for the local RNLI stations.
Dr James Perry
MbChB MSc MRCGP
Further Info
Having attended Medical School in Lancaster and completing a Masters Degree in Research I moved to Liverpool to complete my Foundation Programme in RLUH. I then moved to the Wirral for my GP training.
I have a special interest in Primary Care Research and work for the NIHR locally. I also have an interest in Urgent Primary Care and MSK, acting as SRO for Health Wirral Pre-hospital Urgent care.
A further special interest lies in innovation and digital healthcare.
Dr Charlotte Wade
MBChB (hons) MRCGP
Further Info
I studied Medicine at the University of Liverpool and did all of my Foundation and GP training in the Merseyside region.
I was fortunate to work in a variety of specialities but outside of General Practice I spent a lot of time working in Accident & Emergency and in Neurorehabilitation.
I have an interest in fertility and education.
Our Nursing Team
Practice nurses are qualified and registered nurses. They can help with health issues such as family planning, healthy living advice, blood pressure checks and dressings. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.
Sarah Kingsland
Senior Nurse Practitioner
Barbara Roberts
Nurse
Debbie Swift – Anderson
Nurse
Maureen Tosson
Nurse
Bev Arnold
Nurse
Karen Trow
Nurse
Healthcare Assistants
Healthcare assistants support practice nurses with their daily work and carry out tasks such as phlebotomy (drawing blood), blood pressure measurement and new patient checks. They may act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one.
Julie Davies
Healthcare Assistant
Sue Greeney
Healthcare Assistant
Lynne Brooker
Healthcare Assistant
Our Practice Team
Nadia Rose
Practice Operations Manager
Mo Cole
Office Manager
June Oldham
Deputy Office Manager
Wayne Fenlon
Deputy Office Manager
Julie Sherlock
Facilities Manager
Jane Brereton
IT Manager
Jordan Hill
Deputy IT Manager
Reception
We have 24 reception staff.
Our Attached Team
Health Visitors
Tel: 0151 677 3679 – The health visitors are specialists in child health and development. They work with parents during the final stages of pregnancy and with families with children under the age of five. The team can help by offering antenatal and postnatal support including postnatal depression, feeding, parenting and advice on minor illnesses.
If you are new to the area and have a small child please ring the number above.