Strike action by junior doctors will take place at our hospital and community sites from 7am on Tuesday 11 April to 7am on Saturday 15 April. We'll contact you if you or your child’s appointment is affected. We apologise for any inconvenience.

A number of transport strikes are due to take place this March. If you or your child has an appointment at one of our hospitals or community centres, please plan ahead and do all you can to attend. If you need to cancel your appointment, please contact your clinical team.

Respiratory team

This section provides information about some of the staff you may meet:

  • Dr Simona Turcu – consultant in respiratory medicine and head of service
  • Dr Jane Heraghty – consultant in respiratory medicine
  • Dr Zehan Rahim – consultant in respiratory medicine
  • Dr Meredith Robertson – consultant in respiratory medicine
  • Dr Anna-Louise Nichols – consultant in respiratory medicine

  • Rhian Lakhani – matron
  • Dela Dillon Morvany – clinical nurse specialist
  • Tamsyn Hernandez – clinical nurse specialist, long-term ventilation
  • Victoria Powell – clinical nurse specialist, long-term ventilation
  • Lucinda Short – clinical nurse specialist, long-term ventilation
  • Claire Atkins – deputy clinical nurse specialist, long-term ventilation
  • Ashira Simmons – clinical nurse specialist, asthma
  • Fiona Henley – clinical nurse specialist, asthma

  • Dr Amelia Carton – clinical psychologist
  • Helen Cranney - physiotherapist
  • Catherine Barraclough – physiotherapist
  • Sukeshi Makhecha - pharmacist
  • Ross Hanwell – lung function technician
  • Franklin Sopuluchukwu – lung function technician

  • William Roose – service manager
  • Tanushree Karandikar – assistant service manager

General contacts

Tel: 02071887188 (ext 58203)