About us
Welcome from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Faculty. We support over 1,200 Members, Fellows, Associates and GP Registrars throughout the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire area. One of our main priorities is to engage with all members, especially new members. Here you can find out more about what we offer and how you can get involved.
Get involved
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Board are a dedicated group of volunteers who have been elected by fellow members to represent and support local interests. Find out which Board roles are currently available in your Faculty.
Our diverse group holds four board meetings a year to discuss a range of topics surrounding general practice and what further support could be offered to GPs at all stages of their career. These are either held online or face to face at London Luton Vale Hotel in Luton. One of the aims of our meetings is to gain grassroots views on issues of motions to present to the national RCGP Council.
The next board meetings will take place on:
- Thursday 26 November 2026
You are welcome to attend these board meetings as an observer, or join the board yourself through our annual elections process. Just get in touch at bedsandhertsfaculty@rcgp.org.uk if you would like to attend
Upcoming events
Our board is instrumental in producing a lively programme of events for local members, from localised CPD opportunities to family fun days and celebration evenings, everything is tailored to our members. Follow us on our LinkedIn page for up-to-date events and activities in your region or search our list of events below.
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire events
12 November 2026
Teaching Opportunities for GPs - November 2026
Are you looking to broaden your professional horizon? Do you enjoy teaching but are not sure how to access academic roles as a GP other than traditional supervisor roles? This webinar will give you an insight into the many options for GPs to extend their roles through teaching and research.
12 November 2026
SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar) - Part two
Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.
17 November 2026
AKT Preparation Course
This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.
18 November 2026
Annual General Meeting 2026
Join us to hear an update from our Chair of Trustees, President of Council, and Vice Chair Membership Value. A copy of the agenda and papers for this meeting are on our website: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/about/governance/college-meetings
Celebrating and supporting you
Each year we recognise outstanding members working in our faculty. We have annual prizes to support our student members, and also a range of Recognition Awards which we present at our annual celebration evening. Read more about our awards and prizes and please do contact us if you would like to find out more.
- Outstanding GP Trainer Award
- GP Registrar or First5 award (for a specific project or achievement)
- Team award for service or positive practice impact - clinical or admin
- Individual award for leadership or innovation
- Specific individual admin award
- A special award for a specific or heroic action that has had an impact on an individual patient or staff member
- A secondary care colleague or team
- Frank Raymond Award for excellence and innovation - (in process)
RCGP Fellowship
Fellowship of the Royal College is a great honour and a firm mark of achievement, and the Faculty actively encourages all eligible members to apply. Fellowships can be awarded to members of five years' standing, and confer a recognition of an individual's significant contribution to:
- The health and welfare of the community.
- The science or practice of medicine.
- The aims of the RCGP, or any organisation which benefits general practice.
Within the Beds and Herts Faculty, we have a dedicated Fellowship Committee which can offer advice and support to applicants. Get in touch with the Beds and Herts Faculty or view the Fellowship page for more information.
Meet your faculty
We are a friendly group made up of a range of careers stages and backgrounds. Through this mixed experience we bring everyone together so that a broad range of voices is represented. We also like to socialise and meet up – you are welcome to come to our next board meeting to meet us, or look out for the next social event. We would love to see you there.
Faculty Officers
Dr Frank Raymond – Chair
Dr Peter Graves – Provost
- Talib Abubacker – Honorary Secretary
- Vacant – Vice Chair
- Jason Reddy – Honorary Treasurer
Faculty Board Members
- Dr Frances Cranfield - Council Representative
- Dr Miles Oo - Deputy Council Representative
- Dr Meshkatul Saleh - First5 Lead, Bedford
- Dr Aksa Ahmed - First5 Lead, Luton
- Dr Naveen Nandakumar - First5 Lead, West Hertfordshire
- Dr Peter Gough - International Representative
- Dr Richard Stanley - Climate Change and Sustainability Lead
- Dr Alka Chandrayan - Well-being Lead
- Dr Sahadev Swain - Member
- Dr Vijay Nayar - Member
- Dr Kingsley Appiah - Member
- Mrs Andrea Assan - Lay Representative
- Ms Elizabeth Cross - Practice Nurse Representative
- Ms Von Balodis - Practice Manager Representative
Board vacancies
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead
- Faculty Fellowship Committee member
Contact us
Telephone: 020 3188 7402
Email: bedsandherts@rcgp.org.uk
Your local Faculty Administrator is: Chaido Alexiadou
Follow us
You can follow us on LinkedIn (RCGP Central and East England)
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