MB  ChB  MRCGP (1995 Liverpool)

Dr Beynon trained at Liverpool University and qualified in 1995.  He has been a partner at WeaverVale practice since 1999.  He is passionate about General Practice and values the long relationship with individuals in helping and addressing their health needs. He is interested in complex medical conditions. 

In his spare time he enjoys coaching his two boys in the Appleton Boys team, playing golf and, simply, spending time with his wife and children.

MBChB  MRCGP  DCH  DRCOG (1992 Manchester)

Dr Fenella Cottier trained at Manchester University and undertook her GP training in Preston, Lancashire. She has been a partner at Weaver Vale practice since 1999. She works part time and has a special interest in women’s health and contraception. She is a GP trainer in the practice. She values the relationships she has built up with patients over a number of years enabling her to give personal continuity of care.

She is originally from the Isle of Man and regularly visits family and friends there. To keep healthy she enjoys bootcamp sessions in the park and running. She is happiest in the outdoors, up a hill on or beside the sea, preferably with her husband and 3 children.

MB ChB DH  DRCOG MMed Ed FRCGP (1987 Liverpool)

Dr Johnson trained at Liverpool University and qualified in 1987. He was born and brought up in Liverpool and is a keen Everton supporter. He has been a partner at Weaver Vale practice since April 1994. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of General practitioners (RCGP) and believes in evidence based, considerate healthcare. He is also keen on education within medicine, particularly General Practice and has a Masters Degree in Medical Education.

Roles within the Practice

GP Trainer, Child Health Surveillance, Child Safeguarding Lead, QOF Lead, Complaints Responsible Person 

Roles outside the Practice

GP Appraiser, Training Programme Director for GP Training (St Helens & Knowsley), Clinical Assessor for NHS England

In his spare time he enjoys life with his family. Ha enjoys road cycling, golf and photography.

MB ChB MRCGP DRCOG (2008 Liverpool)

Dr Ellis has worked as a salaried GP at Weaver Vale Practice since September 2013

Dr Turner trained at the University of Liverpool and qualified in 2010.  She has worked as a salaried GP at Weaver Vale Practice since August 2015.  She enjoys meeting patients from all walks of life and strongly believes in continuity of care.  She has a particular interest in women's health.  In her spare time she enjoys running, cycling and spending time with friends and family.

Dr Liz Eakin

MB CHB MRCGP

Dr Fraser trained in Liverpool University and qualified in 2012.  She enjoys walking, spending time with family and friends and tap dancing.

Karen Bond, Health Care Assistance

Karen joined Weaver Vale Practice in 2003, she works part time.  Karen's role includes blood pressure checks, phlebotomy, ECG tests, new patient health reviews, NHS Health checks and administering flu vaccines amongst other responsibilites in the practice.  Karen can also act as a chaperone when a patient or doctor requests one

The Practice Manager, along with the Deputy Practice Manager and Office Assistant, is involved in managing all of the business aspects of the practice. This includes making sure that the right systems are in place to provide a high quality of patient care, human resources, finance, patient safety, premises and equipment and information technology. The Practice Manager supports the GPs and other medical professionals to deliver patient services and also helps to develop extended services to enhance patient care.

Receptionists provide an important link for patients with the practice and are your initial contact point for general enquiries. They can provide basic information on services and results and direct you to the right person depending on your health issue or query. Receptionists make most of the patient appointments with the GPs and nurses. They also perform other important tasks such as issuing repeat prescriptions and dealing with prescription enquiries, dealing  with patient records and scanning all appropriate letters and information onto patient computer records..

Our secretaries Elaine and Lorraine, provide vital office support to the doctors on a daily basis by dealing with patients’ queries, ensuring the smooth running of the back office and working closely with health professionals.

A health visitor is a registered nurse who has received training particularly related to babies, children and pregnant women. Their role is to provide families with children under five years old with support and advice around the general aspects of mental, physical and social wellbeing.

District Nursing Team

Community Midwives

Counsellors