London's Top GPs Honoured at Prestigious Awards Ceremony in Parliament
Twelve outstanding medical professionals have been named as London's finest general practitioners across a diverse range of categories during a prestigious awards ceremony held this afternoon. The annual London General Practice Awards, which took place within the historic setting of Parliament, celebrated the exceptional contributions of GPs, nurses, and other healthcare staff to the capital's medical services.
Recognising Excellence Across the Capital
The awards ceremony honoured the best general practitioners from five distinct geographical areas of London, alongside special recognition for nursing teams and safety initiatives. This comprehensive approach ensures that excellence from every corner of the city receives proper acknowledgement.
Dr Lisa Harrod-Rothwell, Chief Executive Officer of Londonwide LMCs, expressed her admiration for the winners, stating: "Last year we only just scratched the surface of the ways London's GPs and practice teams are doing fantastic work for their patients in often very challenging circumstances."
Going Above and Beyond for Patients
"I was delighted and humbled to hear about practices going above and beyond to reach out to marginalised communities," Dr Harrod-Rothwell continued. "About GPs who have been serving their patients for almost as long as I've been alive and a nurse who built up a training system nearly from scratch, alongside dozens of other deserving winners. This year we're expecting to hear plenty more stories like these."
The CEO highlighted the significant increase in appointment availability, noting that GP practices are now providing a fifth more appointments than they were five years ago. Despite resources struggling to keep pace with growing demand, general practitioners continue to deliver high-quality, personalised care to their local communities.
Navigating Challenges Through Collaboration
Dr Harrod-Rothwell addressed the ongoing pressures facing the healthcare system, explaining: "With the tightening grip of austerity across the NHS, we've continued to see a shift of clinical risk and workload onto general practice. But we've made great strides in collaborating with other healthcare providers to address these challenges and explore future models of care."
Complete List of Award-Winning London GPs
The following medical professionals and teams received recognition at this year's ceremony:
- London LMC Member Award (North West London) - Dr Mark Mikhail
- London LMC Member Award (North Central London) - Dr Oge Ilozue
- London LMC Member Award (North East London) - Dr Tamara Hibbert
- London LMC Member Award (South West London) - Samuel Metcalf
- London LMC Member Award (South East London) - Dr Penelope Jarrett
- London General Practice Long Service Award - Dr Emma Rowley-Conwy
- London General Practice Patient Group Award - Gerry Teague and Angus (James) Martin and Balham Park Surgery
- London General Practice Nursing Team Award - Springfield Park PCN, Commended: Barbara Abotsi and Barbara Botsford & Louise Webb
- London General Practice Non-Clinical Team Award - Holly Road Medical Centre, Commended Christina Beyer and Hammersmith & Fulham Health Coaching
- London General Practice Commissioner Award - Dr Genevieve Small
- London General Practice Safety Award - Holly Road Medical Centre, Commended: Dr Alison Varey
- London General Practice Parliamentary Champion Award - Florence Eshalomi MP
- London General Practice Local Authority Award - Dr Catherine Mbema
This year's awards ceremony not only celebrates individual excellence but also highlights the collective dedication of London's general practice community in providing essential healthcare services across the capital.
