Dr Sujoy Biswas qualified in 1990 in Liverpool and has been practising in the Area for more than 26 years.

Dr Washik Parkar qualified in 1992 in Liverpool.  Dr Parkar has a Special Interest in Cardiology and has been working in the North West for 24 years.

Dr Alison Statham recently joined the practice on a locum basis after retiring from her own Practice in the area.

Dr Raj joined our Practice in February 2024 after completing his GP Training with Parbold Surgery.  Prior to undertaking his training he was an Anaesthetist in the local area.

Rebecca is our newest addition to the Clinical Team here at Burscough Family Practice and has recently joined us from another neighbouring GP Practice.

Rebecca holds a first-class BSc (hons) in Nursing from Manchester Metropolitan University, with additional MSc modules some of which include Clinical Assessment and Diagnostics, Non-Medical Prescribing, Advanced Practice and Leadership. As an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner with specialised training and experience in acute and chronic disease management, Rebecca has developed a particular interest in Heart Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease and Liver Disease.

Sr Maria Jordan in an experienced Practice Nurse working with ourselves, 2 days a week in addition to her role in a GP Practice in Southport.

Laura joined us in 2021 after working for a local school and prior to that, she had a finance background.  Laura will often be seen in Reception, taking bloods, blood pressures and running a healthcare assistant session as well as also assisting Dr Biswas in Minor Surgery!  

Laura is currently studying a General Practitioner Assistant (GPA) Qualification.

Leah joined the practice is November 2023 and is currently undertaking her General Practitioner Assistant qualitification after successfully completing her phlebotomy training.

We have trained three of our practice receptionists to do phlebotomy (take bloods) and undertake blood pressure checks. 

This is to enable us to provide a one-stop service and speed up any investigations that you may require following your GP consultation.  It also allows us to provide phlebotomy services 5 days a week if required. 

Nicole is the Business Manager for the practice she has oversight for governance finances. Nicole has extensive experience in practice management, she works 1 day a week with ourselves in addition to two other Practices in Southport.

Bernice is the Operations Manager and is responsible for the day to day running of the Practice. Bernice has extensive experience working within the NHS in a secondary care setting.  

Shirley is definately one of our most experienced GP Receptionists.  Shirley joined us after working in GP Practices in Liverpool.

Shirley is our dedicated Patient Advocacy Champion and supports our Patient Participation Group (PPG).

Lucy joined the Practice in June 2024 and is currently attending university alongside her Medical Receptionist role.  Lucy has also recently been trainined to undertake phlebotomy (blood taking).

Trisha is our newest Medical Receptionist who joined us in September 2024.  

We have a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist based at Burscough Family Practice.  Jeni can monitor your medication, change your dosage and discuss any medication issues that you may have.  Please call reception on 01704 776099 to make an appointment.

Community Services are now ran by HRCG  and can be contacted on the following number: 0300 247 0011. 

You will be asked to select which service you require including;

• Treatment Room Services - Leg Ulcer Services, Dressing Changes, Removal of Sutures/Stitches etc
• District Nurses
• Community Matrons
• Continence Nurses
• Cardiac & Respiratory Nurses
• Tissue Viability (Pressure Ulcer)
• Diabetic Nurses
• Falls Team
• Dietetics
• Speech & Language

The health visitor is a fully trained nurse also with midwifery experience. She can provide advice on health care, particularly for expectant mothers, pre school children, elderly and handicapped patients. Please call 0300 247 0040 (Option 1)