The group exists to ensure that later career and retired members have the opportunity to:
- Shape their experience as a member of the RCGP
- Discuss matters relevant to their stage of the career and beyond
- Make suggestions and propose changes to improve the College's offer
We represent the interests of later career and retired members and - through the LCARM Chair - act as the conduit for local matters to be raised at our national meetings. Find out more about our work and how you can get involved.
LCARM Chair
Dr Jude Danby FRCGP (she/her)
Jude was a GP in Bradford and Calderdale for 30 years, retiring from clinical practice after the pandemic.
"I've acquired many hats throughout my career, including GP Trainer, Appraiser, LMC and CCG roles. I found it hard to remove these while continuing to identify as a GP during my retirement journey."
"I value having the RCGP as a professional home. As LCARM Chair, I work to develop resources to support a gentle and kind retirement journey for all."
Our work
The LCARM group works across different areas of College to support members in the later stages of their careers. This work includes webinars, faculty run events, intergenerational programmes, mentoring and networking opportunities and much more.
The group’s work is broad and varied, and continually responding to current issues and emerging themes. All work is conducted by faculty lead GPs acting in a voluntary capacity. Any member who would like to commission additional activity please contact your faculty LCARM lead.
Transitions
Transitioning to later career and retirement is just one of many transitions we go through in life. There are many practical considerations to later career options, from financial planning to ensuring performers list requirements are met. As a group we support members through this transition.
- Read about the practical considerations and how the RCGP can support you
- Watch our webinar about navigating the NHS pension scheme to achieve the retirement you deserve
Wellbeing
Along with the practical considerations, later career transitions can have a psychological and social impact as we change our work and responsibilities. It’s important that we look after our wellbeing during this time to ensure that we get the most out of our later career lives.
- Listen to former RCGP President Richard Vautrey explore his career on the #TeamGP Perspectives podcast
- Read our community stories
Age Inclusive Practice
Age is a protected characteristic, yet ageism remains a significant issue in general practice. As a group we have prepared a briefing to contribute to the RCGP's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, and it's relevant to all of us - both as clinicians and as individuals.
Get involved
Representatives
Members of the LCARM Community Group represent their local RCGP Faculty. To find out who your local representative is, or to enquire about any vacant LCARM roles, please visit your Faculty page.
Bedfordshire and Herts
- Julian Marsden
East Anglia
- Amanda Howe
Midlands
- Jonathan Leach
Vale of Trent
- Marilyn Horner
- Jane Selwyn
Having studied humanities at A level I undertook 1st MB qualifying from St Barts in 1982. Beginning life in general medicine (MRCP 1986) I realised that my vocation lay in General Practice (MRCGP 1989) and for 27 wonderful years was a full-time Partner in a semi-rural teaching practice in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Additional/leadership roles included Clinical Assistant posts in Cardiology and GU Medicine, Medical Director of Newark OOH Co-operative, GP Tutor, F2 Clinical Supervisor, Mid Notts CCGs Governing Body Member and Clinical Lead for Safeguarding, Children and Young People and Maternity & Neonates. I retired in 2018 at the age of 60 after 8 years as Senior Partner. In December 2020 I returned to full time work within the Nottinghamshire Covid-19 Vaccination Programme, initially as a GP Clinical Lead but subsequently as programme Clinical Director until final retirement in March 2024. I am now Provost of the VOT Faculty as well as LCARM lead and sit on RCGP Professional Standards Working Group. I was President of Nottingham Medico-Chirurgical Society 2024/25 and remain on Council. My daughter is a GP Registrar in Cornwall.
Leicester
- Nigel Scarborough - Retired GP, having been a GP in Leicestershire for 30 years and also involved in primary care education in the East Midlands for even longer. Married with 4 children and 10 grandchildren, so pretty busy in retirement. Other interests include being a school governor, as well as still being actively involved in the RCGP Leicester Faculty.
South West Thames
- Diane Christie
South London
- Penny Milner
North East London
- Mina Goyal
Dr Mina GOYAL FRCGP
I’ve worked as a GP across NHS and private sectors, in London and internationally, in roles from locum to partner and leaders. Now partially retired, I’m exploring my later career rather than stepping away entirely.
I currently coach, facilitate education, and continue some GP work, balancing NHS challenges with private and voluntary opportunities. I’m discovering new paths both within and beyond medicine.
I hope the LCARM role enables me to support others as they navigate their own late-career transitions and find fulfilling next steps in their professional and personal journeys.
North and West London
- Linda Miller
South East Thames
- Awadh Jha
Thames Valley
- Charles Todd
Charles qualified as a doctor in 1977. After completing GP training in 1981 in London, he went to Zimbabwe as a volunteer. There he initially worked in challenging clinical roles, then took up a position in the University of Zimbabwe where his main responsibility was leading the programme of community-based attachments for local medical students. Following a spell on secondment from the UK government to the European Commission from 2000-2004, he returned to general practice in the UK. Since 2005 he has worked in the Westongrove Partnership near Aylesbury, where, having retired as a partner and trainer, he remains a part-time salaried GP. He has been a fellow of the RCGP since 2011.
Essex
- Krishnakant Buch
Yorkshire
- Judith Danby (LCARM Chair)
- Ed Bylina (LCARM Deputy Chair)
Ed retired from General Practice in 2015 after working in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, for almost 30 years. He was also a trainer, LMC member, prescribing lead and endoscopist, at various stages. Also, he was a Covid vaccinator throughout 2021 at his old practice.
Ed joined the Yorkshire Faculty Board in 2017 and became the retired members lead which changed to being a joint LCARM lead. For the last three years he has been the deputy chair of the national LCARM group, has attended many meetings, worked on resources for RCGP members and has attended the last three Annual Conferences. He also became a Fellow of the College in 2022.
Ed is particularly interested in the wellbeing and retention of doctors, continuity of care and men’s health. He is also keen on photography, music, gardening, table tennis, travel and walking.
Cumbria
- Ashley Liston
South Yorkshire/ North Trent (SYNT)
- Alan Shirley
Humber and the Ridings
- John Reay
- Farhat Ahmed
Mersey
- Surendra Kumar
North East England
- Dr Alan Fortune
Northwest England
- Prof Mark Gabbay
Tamar
- Baljit Kalsi
Severn
- Jill Wilson
Wessex
- Barbara Barton
Barbara - a GP for over 30 years, now works as a coach and mentor. She holds a Master’s in Positive Psychology (the scientific study of human flourishing) and supports newly qualified GPs and other health professionals using this approach in mentoring. She is also passionate about helping later-career GPs reflect on their work, sustain wellbeing, and navigate transitions beyond clinical practice.
West Scotland
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Sharon Russell
East Scotland
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Vacant
North Scotland
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Vacant
North East Scotland
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Vacant
South East Wales
- Andrew Cooper
North Wales
- Liz Bowen
South West Wales
- Dr Julie Keely
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John O'Kelly
- Vacant
- Robert Lambourn
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