Alex Facey
Physician Associate
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Alex Facey
Physician Associate
Alex qualified as a Physician Associate from the University of Manchester in 2017 and subsequently joined Middlewood early 2018. His particular clinical interests are Care of the Elderly and Men's Health. Alex is frequently involved in the care and support of the local nursing and residential homes. Prior to becoming a Physician Associate, He studied Neuroscience B.Sc at the University of Manchester, and previously worked as a neurophysiologist.
Kate Mottershead
Physician Associate
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Kate Mottershead
Physician Associate
Kate Mottershead qualified as a Physician Associate from the University of Manchester in 2019, after completing her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Biomedicine BSc (Hons). Kate grew up locally and returned home to Cheshire to join the team at the Middlewood Partnership in July 2020. Although she is a generalist, Kate has a particular interest in Respiratory Medicine and Women’s Health. In her spare time, Kate enjoys mountain walking and spending time outdoors.
Caitlyn Palmer
Physician Associate
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Caitlyn Palmer
Physician Associate
Caitlyn Palmer is one of our Physician Associate's who joined the Middlewood Partnership in March 2019, working primarily at Bollington Medical Centre. After graduating from the University of Glasgow with a BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience in 2014 and completing a Masters Degree in Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy in 2016, she went on to become a Physician Associate after studying at The University of Manchester from 2017-2019. Caitlyn has a special interest in Women & Children's Health, however as a Physician Associate, likes to remain a generalist. In her spare time, Caitlyn enjoys travelling around the world and spending time with her Family, Husband & cheeky puppy Rory.
Sr Liz Darlington
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Sr Liz Darlington
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Liz Darlington has been an Advanced Nurse Practitioner since 2003. Her early career was spent specialising in cardiology at the Manchester Heart Centre. In 2002 she undertook a masters degree in Advanced Clinical Nursing at The University of Liverpool and subsequently moved out of hospital medicine into primary care where she has worked ever since. Her general practice experience includes working in inner city Manchester for 9 years before moving to McIlvride Medical Practice in Poynton in 2015. Liz has a particular interest in cardiology although she now considers herself a a generalist. In 2013 Liz took a 12 month break from general practice to work in Acute Oncology at The Christie Hospital and consequently has developed skills and an interest in cancer care. In her free time Liz enjoys walking and has recently taken up running with her Welsh Terrier.
Sr Caroline Walker
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Sr Caroline Walker
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Caroline joined Middlewood full time in January 2021. Caroline is based in the Middlewood Hub and works alongside GPs and community colleagues to ensure efficient responses to AskMyGP requests. Caroline worked in a Community Matron role in Macclesfield for over 15 years, prior to this she worked as a District Nurse in Bollington. Caroline gained her independent prescribing qualification in 2008 and completed an MSC in Advanced Clinical Practice in 2020. Special interests include frailty and the provision of personalised care.
In her spare time Caroline enjoys hiking, horseriding, singing and travelling (especially in Portugal!)
Chris Massey
Community Practitioner
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Chris Massey
Community Practitioner
Chris started his career with the North West Ambulance Service and worked as a Paramedic in both the emergency operations control centre and on the road, responding on ambulances and rapid response cars. During this time he also undertook additional study for which he gained a first degree in Paramedic Practice Development. In 2020, wishing to expand his practice into Primary care, he joined the Middlewood Partnership as our first Community Practitioner and has quickly made the role his own. Away from work Chris enjoys jiu-jitsu, guitar and keeping up with his kids on the trampoline.
Vicki Austin
First Contact Practitioner
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Vicki Austin
First Contact Practitioner
Vicki gained a BSc (Hons) in Physiology from Leeds University in 2008. After qualifying as a Physiotherapist from The University of Birmingham in 2010, Vicki has worked as a clinical specialist physiotherapist within East Cheshire NHS Trust with specialist interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injuries. Vicki also practices Acupuncture and is an APPI Pilates teacher. Vicki is completing a 3 year Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice at Manchester Metropolitan University. She works closely with Orthopaedic consultants at Macclesfield District General Hospital in fracture and elective clinics. She has a specialist interest in MSK injection therapy, radiology interpretation and clinical research. In her spare time, Vicki enjoys the gym and playing hockey for Macclesfield Ladies Hockey Club
Jack Mullins
First Contact Practitioner
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Jack Mullins
First Contact Practitioner
Jack is one of our newly appointed Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioners working across Bollington, Priorsleigh and Disley. Jack is a physiotherapist by background graduating from Keele University in 2011. He has worked across East Cheshire Trust for 9 years now, mainly as an outpatient physiotherapist, before being successful in starting his Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice in January with Manchester Metropolitan University. He is also working with the Orthopaedic Consultants over at Macclesfield District General Hospital as part of his training. Jack has a specialist interest in sports injuries and works at Sandbach Rugby Club as part of the Medical Team.
