DIANE EALES

Lead Practice Nurse, RGN (Huddersfield 1985) - Female

I’ve worked in a vast variety of healthcare settings, including A+E and four different local GP surgeries. I joined the Elmwood Team in September 2014, and together we strive to provide the best possible care for our patients. Outside work my main focus is spending quality time with close family members, as well as badminton, walking, eating out. Nothing I like better than meeting new interesting people and discovering new places on days out, weekends away and holidays.

DR ELOISE COLLINS

GP Partner MBChB (Manchester 2009) , MRCGP - Female

I graduated from the University of Manchester in 2009, then subsequently relocated to the north of Scotland where I lived for 8 years, completing my GP training in Aberdeen in 2014.

After deciding to return to my home town of Holmfirth, I first spent some time as a locum GP, before joining Elmwood in June 2019.

Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors and keeping fit by jogging plus the odd triathlon and some wild swimming. I can usually be found walking around the Holme Valley with my husband Gareth and our spaniel Stanley.

DR KAREN RHODES

GP Partner, BMedSci BM BS MRCGP DFSRH DipPallCare PGCert (Med Ed) - Female

I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2004 and after a year working in Australia came to Yorkshire, initially training in hospital medicine and then completing GP training in 2012. I am interested in education and are working towards becoming a GP trainer and also have interests in women’s health and palliative care. I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to work in the beautiful Holme Valley and with a dynamic primary care team.

DR CAROL FRANKLAND

GP Partner, MBChB (Leeds 2000) MRCGP (2005) DPD - Female

I graduated in Leeds in 2000 and completed GP training in Halifax and Huddersfield in 2005, I have worked as a GP in the Huddersfield area ever since. I was very pleased to join Elmwood in 2017. I enjoy all aspects of general practice but have a special interest in Dermatology and skin surgery. I have an additional role as a Speciality Doctor in Dermatology at Barnsley Hospital. Outside of work I am married and we have 2 boys and a cocker spaniel. We live in the Holme Valley and when I have time I enjoy playing tennis and running.

DR KELLY REDDINGTON

GP Partner - Female

I graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2010 and completed my GP training in Derby. I then moved back to the Holme Valley where I had grown up and joined the practice in 2015.  I work in all aspects of General Practice but have an interest in Sports and Exercise Medicine.  I became a Partner in October 2018.

DR GARETH PRICE

GP Partner, MBChB Sheffield 2008, MRCGP 2014 - Male

I graduated from Sheffield University in 2008 and completed my GP training in 2014. Having moved to Yorkshire I joined Elmwood and became a Partner in October 2018. I enjoy all aspects of General Practice.

DR GEMMA SIMCOX

GP Partner, MBChB (Leeds) MRCGP DPD DFFP - Female

I’m a Leeds graduate who has trained and worked exclusively in West Yorkshire.  Although not Yorkshire born and bred, I have very much come to see Huddersfield and the county as my home.  I joined Elmwood in 2015 and am very much enjoying being a Holmfirth GP and getting to know my new patients.

I have special interests in diabetes, dermatology, child and women’s health.  I’m also a GP Appraiser which allows me to meet and speak to colleagues all over Kirklees.

DR JAMES D MORTON

GP Partner, MB BChir MA(Cantab) MRCGP PGCME - Male

Having grown up in the Holme Valley and completing my medical training locally I am proud to be part of such a wonderful team that is committed to the delivery of high quality patient care.

DR AJAY SHARMA

GP Partner, MBBS(1998), MRCS(Ed), MRCGP, DFSRH - Male

Originally from India, I did my medical training in New Delhi. I trained as a GP in Huddersfield and have been working in the region since 2009. I joined the practice in 2010 after deciding to settle in Holmfirth. My special interests are Musculoskeletal medicine, joint injections, minor surgery. I offer fitting and removal of contraceptive implants at the practice. I am also involved in the training of students.

DR ALISON DEWHURST

GP Partner, MBChB (Liverpool 1993) - Female

I spent time as a locum in West Yorkshire and a year in Morley before joining the practice part time in 2000, though have had time out for a baby and a year in Melbourne! I enjoy all aspects of general practice. Having worked as a salaried GP at Elmwood for some years, I became a partner in 2010. Whenever I get the chance I enjoy spending time in the great outdoors with my family.