Executive Committee members
Chairman - Dr Andrew Seymour
A GP in Gloucester since 1993 having qualified in 1987 from St Bartholomew’s
Hospital, London and then doing training jobs in Norfolk - as he puts it 'as attractive as the
Broads are, no-one ever visits you that far away!'.
Andrew also worked as a police surgeon, which evolved into a lead forensic medical examiner
role for the county until 2005.
He joined the LMC in 1997 and worked his way through most roles, including
quite an active role as a child protection representative. He has been chairman
since 2005 and seen a number of changes within officers and the office structure
of the LMC in
recent years. He now hopes for a period of stability internally so as to cope
with the inevitable instability that GPs are likely to face from the direction
of the government.
Vice Chairman - Dr Philip Fielding
Phil joined
the Royal Well Surgery in Cheltenham in 1993. Prior to coming to Gloucestershire
he spent 6 years as a Medical Officer in the British Army, completing tours of
duty in Iraq, Northern Ireland and Germany. He has special interests in ENT,
Paediatrics, GP Education and Medico-politics and hence his involvement in
the Gloucestershire LMC for over 10 years. Within the organisation he has lead
responsibilities in the areas of Appraisal, QOF, Media Relations and a pastoral
role for GP Members and/or practices having difficulties.
Treasurer - Dr Steve Steinhardt
Steve qualified in 1973 from Bristol University Medical School. Since then he did various jobs in Bristol and Cheltenham. He joined his present practice in Hucclecote as GP registrar via an overland trip to India! He was Honorary Secretary of the Gloucestershire branch of the BMA from 1987-1992. He joined the LMC in 2000. He is presently Treasurer and an Executive member. As Treasurer he is responsible for overseeing finance and financial matters, ensuring resources are used efficiently, effectively and ethically. Steve also has medical interests in Occupational Medicine and Acupuncture.
Executive member - Dr Chris Good
A GP for 22 years in Drybrook, Forest of Dean and a LMC committee member for several years. He has recently become a member of the Executive Committee and also presents the LMC on the Support Panel for practitioners whose performance is causing concern; on the Substance Misuse Management Committee and on the Countywide Tb/BCG management committee.