About us
A warm welcome from the Severn Faculty. We support over 1,950 members, Fellows, Associates and GP Registrars throughout Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bath and North-East Somerset and part of Wiltshire 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 Severn Faculty Board are a dedicated group of volunteers who have been elected by 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 held online. One of the aims of our meetings is to gain grassroots views on issues of motions to present to the national RCGP Council.
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 severn@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.
Severn Faculty Westonbirt Wellbeing Walk
Severn Westonbirt Wellbeing Walk
Wednesday 21 October 2026
10:00 - 13:00
Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury
Refundable attendance deposit £19 members and guests/non-members will be charged according to age.
Follow us on our LinkedIn page for up-to-date events and activities in your region or search our list of events below:
Severn events
10 November 2026
The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course
This SCA preparation course is designed to help ST3s who are preparing to sit their SCA examination. The day will involve our lead facilitator showing you how to structure and manage your consultations to give you the best possible chance of success in the SCA exam.
11 November 2026
Severn Faculty Board meeting 11 November 2026
Severn Faculty RCGP are hosting their board meeting on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel. The evening will begin a hot buffet dinner from 6.30pm. This is a great opportunity to network, meet the board and many other Severn Faculty colleagues, and have an enjoyable evening! As well as our normal board meeting activities it will include interesting short talks from recipients of Severn Faculty bursaries awarded through the year.
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.
Celebrating and supporting you
RCGP Fellowship
The Faculty actively encourages its members of five years plus standing to consider putting themselves forward for RCGP Fellowship - our highest level of membership. This prestigious honour reflects excellence and acknowledges your significant contribution to the field of general practice.
We will be pleased to offer informal advice to any member who wishes to propose a colleague for this honour. Guidance on eligibility and the process of nomination can be found on the RCGP website. For more information view the Fellowship page.
Meet your faculty
Your faculty board has been elected by members to represent and support local interests. 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.
- Dr Holly Hardy - Chair, Council Representative & FFC
- Dr Jennie Cox - Deputy Council Representative & Bristol Representative
- Dr Veena Aggarwal - Climate Champion & Sustainability Lead (joint)
- Dr Liz Alden - Swindon Representative
- Dr Anita Annakesavan – IMG Representative
- Dr Pam Curtis - South Gloucestershire Representative
- Dr Molly Dineen - GP Registrar Representative, ST4
- Dr Sam Gillett - Wellbeing Representative (joint)
- Dr Amy Gwyther- Climate Champion & Sustainability Lead (joint)
- Dr Daniela Hall - Wellbeing Lead & Gloucestershire Representative
- Professor Martyn Hewett - FFC
- Dr Steve Holmes - Somerset Representative & Severn Deanery Representative
- Dr Alison Hutchings – Established GP Lead (joint)
- Isabelle Gray - Student Representative
- Dr Jonnie Martin - GP Registrar Representative, ST3
- Dr Pat Nearney - Established GP Lead (joint)
- Dr Nellie O’Neill – First5 Lead(joint)
- Dr Graham Rawlinson - FFC
- Dr Mary Robertson – International lead (Junior)
- Dr Bushra Shahid - International Lead (Senior) & Wellbeing representative (joint)
- Dr Lindsay Smith – FFC
- Dr Kath Speller – Wellbeing representative (joint)
- Dr Simon Thornton - University Representative
- Emilie Tindal- representative
- Dr Jill Wilson – LCARM Lead (Later Career & Retired Members)
- Dr Sabeeka Zehra - First5 Lead (joint)
Contact us
RCGP Severn Faculty
c/o UWE Glenside Campus
Rooms 2H001/2
Blackberry Hill
Bristol
BS16 1DD
Telephone: 0203 188 7714
Email: severn@rcgp.org.uk
Office opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00.
Thursday: 08:00 - 12:30.
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