Compass House Medical Centres

King Street Brixham TQ5 9TF and 2 Langdon Lane Galmpton TQ5 0PG

Telephone: 01803 855897

Sorry, we are currently closed. Please call NHS 111. In the event of an emergency dial 999.

Doctors

We have 11 permanent GPs — 6 female and 5 male — who bring a wide range of clinical experience and specialist interests to the practice.

Our GPs provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management of both acute and long-term conditions. They are committed to delivering safe, effective and person-centred care, supporting patients to maintain independence and achieve the best possible health outcomes.

For patients living with chronic or complex conditions, our focus is on proactive care planning, continuity of care and supporting individuals to remain well in their own homes wherever appropriate.

Our GPs work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with nurses, pharmacists, paramedics and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, responsive and high-quality care.

 

Dr D Ansley (M)
MA BM Bch MRCGP

Dr R Bromige (M)
MBBS MRCP(UK) DA MRCGP

Dr C Delany (F)
MBBS MRCGP BSC

Dr J Gunning (M)
BMBS MRCGP DRCOG DPD

Dr L Jones (F)
MRCGP MBBCH

Dr J Lurie (F)
BMBS RCGP

Dr E Teesdale (M)
MBBS MRCS (UK) MRCGP

Dr R Delany (F)
MBBS BSc MRCP MRCGP DRCOG

Dr R Shakman (M)
MBBS JBGS MRCGP

Dr S Miles (F)
MBBS MRCGP

Dr Jade Hubbard (F)
MBBS BSc MRCGP

GP Registrars

We are proud to be an established GP training practice, supporting qualified doctors in the final stages of their specialist training to become General Practitioners.

GP Registrars are fully qualified doctors undertaking advanced training in primary care. They provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment under appropriate clinical supervision, contributing to safe, effective and person-centred care.

As a training practice, we are committed to continuous learning, professional development and maintaining high clinical standards. Supporting GP training enhances the quality of care we provide and allows patients to benefit from a broader range of clinical expertise.

Registrars are typically based with the practice for around 12 months, becoming valued members of the multidisciplinary team. Patient feedback regarding our GP Registrars has consistently been very positive.

Dr Marta Kuzminska - GP Registrar

Dr Charles Aloh - GP Registrar

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP)

Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) are highly experienced healthcare professionals educated to Master’s level in advanced clinical practice.

They are trained to assess, examine, diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. ACPs are qualified independent prescribers and are able to request investigations, formulate management plans and refer patients to appropriate specialists where required.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, ACPs play an important role in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care, helping to ensure patients receive timely access to the right clinician for their needs.

Ian Parsonage
Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Aly Thomson
Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Clare Roberts
Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Antony Kitchener
Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Tina Daniels
Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Nursing Team

Our Practice Nurses provide a wide range of clinical care and health advice, supporting patients with chronic disease management, wound care and childhood immunisations. They are also able to initiate appropriate investigations, including ECGs and blood tests.

Working alongside the Practice Nurses are our Assistant Practitioners, Nurse Associates, Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists. Together, they support the delivery of patient care by carrying out blood tests, blood pressure monitoring and ear care, providing lifestyle and smoking cessation advice, assisting with wound management and administering certain vaccinations.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, our Nursing Team plays an essential role in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care within the practice.

Jemma
Practice Nurse Manager

Sophie Chamberlain
Practice Nurse

Laura Radant
Practice Nurse

Louise
Assistant Practitioner

Sarah
Assistant Practitioner

Shelley
Nursing Associate

Daniela
Trainee Nursing Associate

Erica
Phlebotomist

General Practice Assistants (GPA)

General Practice Assistants (GPAs) are valued members of the wider primary care team, providing both administrative and clinical support within the practice.

They assist clinicians by undertaking a range of administrative tasks to help improve workflow and efficiency. In addition, GPAs are trained to carry out certain basic clinical duties, such as phlebotomy and ECG recordings, where appropriate and under clinical supervision.

By supporting GPs and other healthcare professionals, GPAs help ensure consultations run smoothly and patients receive timely and coordinated care.

 

Katie
General Practice Assistant

Jess B
General Practice Assistant

Lucy
General Practice Assistant

Clinical Pharmacists

Clinical Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals with specialist expertise in medicines and their safe and effective use.

They work closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to support the management of both acute and long-term conditions. Clinical Pharmacists review and optimise medication, provide advice on treatment options, and help patients understand and manage their medicines safely.

They also offer direct consultations, particularly for patients taking multiple medications, ensuring treatment plans are appropriate, effective and tailored to individual needs.

Through medicines optimisation and patient education, Clinical Pharmacists play a key role in improving outcomes and supporting safe, high-quality care.

JJ
Practice Pharmacist

Jamie
Practice Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

Our Pharmacy Technician is an integral member of the practice team, supporting the safe and effective management of medicines within primary care.

They play a key role in medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, ensuring that changes to treatment are accurately updated in patient records. They also review and process medication information received from outpatient clinics and other healthcare providers.

The Pharmacy Technician supports appropriate monitoring of high-risk medicines and works with patients who may have stopped taking their medication or require advice to improve adherence.

In addition, they assist with repeat (batch) dispensing processes and undertake routine medicines management tasks, such as updating prescribing instructions, synchronising quantities, reviewing strengths, and removing outdated or unnecessary items from medication records.

Through this work, our Pharmacy Technician helps promote safe prescribing, continuity of care and improved patient safety.

Beth
Pharmacy Technician

Prescription Clerks

Prescription Clerks are important members of the practice team, supporting clinicians in the safe and efficient processing of prescriptions.

They assist with the preparation and administration of repeat prescriptions and liaise with patients, pharmacies, care homes and other healthcare organisations to resolve medication queries.

By coordinating prescription requests and responding to enquiries, Prescription Clerks help ensure continuity of care and support the smooth running of prescribing services within the practice.

Laura M, Nikki, Jess S, Kirsty S - Prescription Clerks

Physiotherapists

Steph works at the practice two days each week, providing specialist musculoskeletal assessment and treatment.

She supports patients who meet specific referral criteria, offering expert advice, rehabilitation plans and management for a range of musculoskeletal conditions. Steph is also trained to deliver certain joint injections where clinically appropriate.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, our Physiotherapist helps patients manage pain, improve mobility and support recovery, promoting independence and overall wellbeing.

Steph
Physiotherapist

Carer Support Worker

Aleigha is our dedicated Carer Support Worker at Compass House Medical Centres. She previously worked within the practice as a Senior Care Coordinator and now provides focused support to carers and their families.

Drawing on both her professional experience and her personal experience as a carer, Aleigha understands the challenges, responsibilities and emotions that can come with supporting a loved one.

Her role is to provide a safe and supportive point of contact for carers — offering practical guidance, signposting to relevant services, and ensuring carers feel recognised and valued within the practice.

Aleigha is committed to helping carers feel heard, supported and empowered in their caring role.

Aleigha
Carer Support Worker

Social Prescribers

Social Prescribers work with patients to explore their individual needs and identify the non-medical factors that may be affecting their health and wellbeing.

They provide personalised support, helping patients develop practical plans and set achievable goals to reduce barriers and make positive life changes. This may include support with issues such as social isolation, employment, financial concerns, housing, or access to community services.

Working closely with the wider practice team and local organisations, Social Prescribers help connect patients with appropriate services and community resources to improve overall wellbeing.

Patients who feel they may benefit from this support can speak to a member of the practice team, who can arrange a referral where appropriate.

Katrina
Social Prescribing Link Worker

Sabrina
Social Prescribing Link Worker

Sarah
Social Prescribing Link Worker

Hannah
Social Prescribing Link Worker

Cancer Care Coordinator

Rachel works in the practice Monday to Thursday.

She supports patients who have been newly diagnosed with cancer and also encourages patients to take up the screening programs available to them.

Rachel also chases any urgent referrals that have been made if they have not been seen in the time frame they should of.

Rachel
Cancer Care Coordinator

Care Coordinators

Our Care Coordinator team welcomes patients to the surgery, manages telephone enquiries and responds to a wide range of patient queries.

They carry out essential administrative duties that support our clinicians and help ensure the smooth running of the practice. This includes arranging hospital referrals, following up on requests and preparing correspondence.

The team also summarises patient records and processes insurance and solicitor requests for medical examinations, reports and private forms.

They are bound by the same strict confidentiality standards as our doctors and nurses, and any information you share with them is treated with the utmost discretion.

Care Coordinator Team:

Jess C - Care Coordinator Manager

Catherine - Deputy Care Coordinator Manager

Jess B, Hannah, Kirsty, Chloe, Lucy, Jess S, Izzy, Leanne, Tracy, Lara, Laura R, Dani, Jess E, Kerry, Debbie, Dawn and Sandra - Care Coordinators

Management & Operations

Stephanie Tedstone - Management Partner

Kirsty Sharp - Operation & Finance Manager

Kaye - Management Support Executive

Antonia - Compliance and Quality Officer

Information Technology (IT)

Simon - IT Lead

Iuli - Deputy IT Lead

Facilities Team

Team members:

Jane, Aaron, Helen

Brixham

  • Monday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Consulting hours 08:00 - 18:00. Outside of these hours a clinician may not be on site.
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 08:00pm
    *6PM-8PM Extended Access
  • Wednesday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Consulting hours 08:00 - 18:00. Outside of these hours a clinician may not be on site.
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Consulting hours 08:00 - 18:00. Outside of these hours a clinician may not be on site.
  • Friday
    08:00am to 06:30pm
    Consulting hours 08:00 - 18:00. Outside of these hours a clinician may not be on site.
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED

Galmpton

  • Monday
    08:00am to 01:00pm
    02:00pm to 05:30pm
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 01:00pm
    02:00pm to 05:30pm
  • Wednesday
    08:00am to 01:00pm
    02:00pm to 05:30pm
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 01:00pm
    02:00pm to 05:30pm
  • Friday
    07:00am to 01:00pm
    02:00pm to 05:00pm
    *7AM-8AM Extended Access
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
  • Sunday
    CLOSED