86 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2EB, United Kingdom
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Meet Your Private Doctor
Dr Simon Glew
Dr Hannah Davies
Dr Hannah Davies
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBChB MRes BSc (Hons)
Consults: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Doctor Simon Glew founded The Hove Practice in September 2019. He is a dedicated GP with years of experience both in the NHS and the private sector. Until June 2020, he practiced privately in Chelsea as well as Hove. This has enabled him to develop
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBChB MRes BSc (Hons)
Consults: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Doctor Simon Glew founded The Hove Practice in September 2019. He is a dedicated GP with years of experience both in the NHS and the private sector. Until June 2020, he practiced privately in Chelsea as well as Hove. This has enabled him to develop and maintain a network of trusted Consultants at the forefront of the medical field, both locally and across London.
Brighton and Hove are close to his heart, having trained as a GP in the area. He achieved the highest mark across Kent, Surrey and Sussex in the Royal College of General Practitioners clinical skills membership examination. Dr Glew combined his GP training with a Masters in Medical Research, for which he was awarded a distinction.
He has diverse hospital experience including working in paediatrics in two major hospitals, psychiatry, ear, nose and throat medicine, care of older adults and obstetrics and gynaecology. He has a further interest in sports and exercise medicine.
He has published research in paediatrics (including the management of children with fevers), ear nose and throat medicine, allergy, sexual health, haematology, SCUBA diving and created a technique to assess the quality of medical record keeping.
Dr Glew has always had an interest in education, having trained GP trainees, junior doctors and medical students throughout his career. This culminated in working as an editor on a GP journal, producing award winning educational podcasts and becoming Vice-Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners National Trainee Committee.
Outside of work, Dr Glew has two young daughters & a son with his wife (a paediatric doctor) and enjoys running, cycling, kite surfing, SCUBA diving, travel and improving his French.
He became a GP to advise, support and care for families and enjoys practicing with a holistic approach.
Special Interests
· Paediatrics
· Whole Person and Family Care
· Psychiatry
· Ear, Nose and Throat
· Sports Medicine
Dr Hannah Davies
Dr Hannah Davies
Dr Hannah Davies
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBChB BSc DCH DFSRH
Consults: Tuesday & Friday
Doctor Davies graduated from Bristol Medical School in 2006.
Following her initial training In Bristol she moved to North London. Here she trained in paediatrics for 3 years in North East London, gaining expertise in general paediatrics, paediatric haematology, c
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBChB BSc DCH DFSRH
Consults: Tuesday & Friday
Doctor Davies graduated from Bristol Medical School in 2006.
Following her initial training In Bristol she moved to North London. Here she trained in paediatrics for 3 years in North East London, gaining expertise in general paediatrics, paediatric haematology, community paediatrics, neonatal medicine and paediatric surgery.
She then undertook General Practice training in North London at the Whittington Hospital, gaining experience in emergency medicine, general medicine, endocrinology and sexual health. Dr Davies has worked in a leading and innovative GP practice in Camden for the past five years, developing a huge breadth of experience.
Dr Davies prides herself on establishing long-lasting relationships with her patients, and tailoring care that address both current concerns and their wider context. She feels privileged to be a GP, she is curious to understand patients’ problems and create treatment plans together.
During her time in Camden, she continued to extend her professional development, gaining a diploma in Sexual & Reproductive Health, and undertaking courses in menopause care and counselling. These all help her explore patient needs more holistically.
She has moved to Hove to be close to family. Outside of work Hannah has 2 young children and can be found doing yoga in all sorts of settings locally. She has recently certified as a yoga teacher, which she feels has further aided her understanding of overall wellbeing.
She loves to cycle, run and swim which has led to her completing two triathlons in the past few years.
Special Interests
- Paediatrics
- Women's Health and Menopause
- Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
- Mental Health
*Please note that, unfortunately, NHS rules mean Dr Davies is unable to see patients registered at her NHS practice (Mile Oak Medical Centre) privately at The Hove Practice.
Dr Emma Richards
Dr Hannah Davies
Dr Emma Richards
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBChB BSc DRCOG DFSRH
Consults: Tuesday & Thursday
Dr Emma Richards has 18 years of experience, graduating from Cambridge Medical School in 2006, having previously gained a First-Class degree at Birmingham University in Biomedical Science. Her hospital training included working in Paediatrics, Obstetrics an
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBChB BSc DRCOG DFSRH
Consults: Tuesday & Thursday
Dr Emma Richards has 18 years of experience, graduating from Cambridge Medical School in 2006, having previously gained a First-Class degree at Birmingham University in Biomedical Science. Her hospital training included working in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine and General Surgery as well as several Accident and Emergency departments. During her GP training, she gained experience in Respiratory Medicine, Dermatology and Psychiatry with additional diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Reproductive and Sexual health, providing an excellent grounding for her special interest in women’s health and menopause. She worked as a GP within the NHS for 10 years before joining Hove practice and is passionate about fully understanding and connecting with patients to formulate the best solution for them as an individual. This particular interest in personalised medicine has led Dr Richards to undertake a part-time Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Genomics at St Georges and City University, London.
Dr Richards was selected to become an Honorary Research Fellow at Imperial College for a year, undertaking Primary Care Research and teaching medical students. She has published several articles in well-known medical journals, including the BMJ and BJGP and has presented at Academic Primary Care Conferences in Oxford and Cambridge. She was awarded the annual Learning and Development Prize by the London Deanery, and a Teaching Hero award by her students.
Prior to GP training, in search of warmer climes, she volunteered in Ghana with the charity Doctors Worldwide before moving to Australia to work in the Emergency Department of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, giving her an understanding of tropical, acute and emergency medicine and an appreciation of different medical systems.
Eventually the draw of family and friends brought Dr Richards back to the UK, taking up her first GP jobs in London, but later moving to Hertfordshire then Horsham in 2021, where she now lives with her husband and three children.
Outside work she can be found working on her Genomics diploma, chasing around after her children, trying to fit in a quick 5k run, playing the piano and doing mountains of laundry.
Special Interests
- Women's Health and Menopause
- Sexual and Reproductive Medicine
- Mental Health
- Genetics
Dr Jane Walker
Dr Hannah Davies
Dr Emma Richards
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MRCP BM BSc DFSRH
Consults: Monday & Thursday
Doctor Walker graduated from Southampton University in 2008. She completed her foundation training in Brighton and Chichester and following this she spent a year working in Canterbury Hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2011, she was drawn back to Brighto
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MRCP BM BSc DFSRH
Consults: Monday & Thursday
Doctor Walker graduated from Southampton University in 2008. She completed her foundation training in Brighton and Chichester and following this she spent a year working in Canterbury Hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand. In 2011, she was drawn back to Brighton and Hove where she spent the next 2 years completing core medical training at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Here she studied a range of medical specialities including: Neurology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Oncology. She completed the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), a post graduate examination giving Dr Walker an excellent basis for General Practice.
Dr Walker then trained to become a General Practitioner in Worthing in 2017. Since then she has worked in a number of busy, varied NHS practices on the South coast.
She has developed specialist interests and completed extensive training in sexual health, contraception, women’s health and, in particular, menopause.
In recent years, Dr Walker has helped a number of women, on the NHS and in a private menopause clinic, navigate their transition through perimenopause and menopause. She has also treated many women experiencing pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). She is a member of the British Menopause Society (BMS).
Dr Walker feels passionate about treating her patients holistically and delivering individualised care. She wants patients to feel empowered to make evidence based decisions about their health.
Dr Walker lives in Hove with her family. When her two young children aren’t keeping her busy, she loves to run, cycle and swim in the sea.
Special Interests
- Women's Health and Menopause
- Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
- Sexual and Reproductive Health and Contraception
- General Medicine and Diagnostics
Dr Ian Williams
Dr Thomas Whitfield
Dr Thomas Whitfield
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBBCh MA DA CAS
Consults: Monday & Wednesday
Dr. Ian Williams is an experienced GP, having worked in the NHS for over thirty years, and is widely recognized for his empathetic and understanding manner.
Known for his ability to connect with patients on a personal level, Dr. Williams brings a unique combinati
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP MBBCh MA DA CAS
Consults: Monday & Wednesday
Dr. Ian Williams is an experienced GP, having worked in the NHS for over thirty years, and is widely recognized for his empathetic and understanding manner.
Known for his ability to connect with patients on a personal level, Dr. Williams brings a unique combination of medical expertise and genuine compassion to his practice. This is particularly evident in his exceptional care for older patients, where his empathetic approach and deep understanding of the complexities of aging shine through. Dr. Williams takes the time to listen and tailor treatments to individual needs, ensuring his patients feel valued and supported at every step.
Dr. Williams qualified in Cardiff in 1989 and began his career in New Zealand before settling in North Wales for many years. He trained in General Practice, gaining his MRCGP in 1995, as well as in anaesthetics, earning a diploma (DA). Over the years, he has developed a diverse skill set, working in areas such as genitourinary medicine, as a police surgeon in deprived areas of North Wales, and as a GP partner and trainer. His experience in rural practice exposed him to pre-hospital emergency care, and during the 1990s, he served as the team doctor for the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team and supported mountaineering expeditions in Alaska and Greenland.
Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Williams has a rich academic and creative background. In the 2000s, he earned an MA in Medical Humanities at Swansea University, which sparked his career as an award-winning graphic novelist, broadsheet cartoonist, and writer. He has authored two graphic novels, numerous academic papers, book chapters, and magazine articles, and was a regular contributor to The Guardian with a weekly comic strip.
In 2013, Dr. Williams moved to Brighton and Hove, a decision prompted by his publishers, and began working as a GP in the area shortly thereafter. He joined Hove Park Villas Surgery in 2014 and continued at Trinity Medical Centre after the practices merged. He has also contributed to medical education as a general practice facilitator/teacher and honorary clinical lecturer at Manchester Medical School.
Dr. Williams’ dedication to communication in medicine has been recognized by peers, including BMA President Prof. Martin McKee, who featured him on the podcast Inspiring Doctors for his work expanding the boundaries of medical communication. With his combination of vast experience, compassionate care, and innovative communication, Dr. Williams is truly an inspiring and exceptional GP, especially for older patients seeking attentive and personalized care.
Special Interests
· Older people's medicine and aging well
· Later Life Fitness & Wellbeing
· General Medical Care and Top to Toe check ups
· Men's Health
· Sexual Health
· Lifestyle Medicine
Dr Thomas Whitfield
Dr Thomas Whitfield
Dr Thomas Whitfield
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP DO-HNS BMBS
Consults: Wednesday
Doctor Whitfield graduated from Brighton and Sussex Medical School in 2009.
Having completed his foundation training around London and spending a year working in Australia he returned to Brighton for his GP training and graduated as a member of the Royal College of General Prac
Medical Qualifications: MRCGP DO-HNS BMBS
Consults: Wednesday
Doctor Whitfield graduated from Brighton and Sussex Medical School in 2009.
Having completed his foundation training around London and spending a year working in Australia he returned to Brighton for his GP training and graduated as a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2015.
Dr Whitfield became a GP as he enjoys the varied nature of general practice work, relishes the opportunity to get to know patients and make a real long-lasting difference to their lives.
Whilst working as a junior doctor he gained experience in Orthopaedics, General Surgery, General Medicine, Gastroenterology, Care of the elderly, A&E, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and ENT.
He continues to work as an NHS GP but values working at The Hove Practice where the longer consultations enable him to really understand each patient’s problem in more detail, thoroughly examine and take time to discuss, answer questions and explain matters in depth.
Dr Whitfield has completed intercollegiate postgraduate exams in Ear, Nose and Throat surgery and works as a GP with a Specialist Interest in ENT at the University Hospital Sussex and at a local community ENT clinic. He has experience in all aspects of ENT outpatient work and has trained and worked with a number of local Paediatric ENT, Otology, Rhinology and Head and Neck Consultants since working as a Junior Doctor in the ENT department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in 2012.
He lives locally with his wife, who is a consultant radiologist, their two young daughters and a son. He is a keen golfer and also tries to play squash and football each week.
Special Interests
- ENT
- Men’s health
- Orthopaedics
- General Surgery (Abdominal complaints, lumps and bumps)
