Newson Health Stratford-upon-Avon

GP and Menopause Specialist

Dr Charlie Bell

MRCGP DRCOG LoCs IUT and SDI MBChB BVMedSci(hons) Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon and via video Having graduated from Birmingham University Medical School, Charlie now works as a GP in the South Warwickshire area. She has always had a keen interest in Reproductive Health and has publications in the area of Global Women’s Health, with additional qualifications from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG) and Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (LoCs IUT and SDI). Charlie is passionate about supporting all ages of ladies with their reproductive health needs, particularly those experiencing perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, as the effects and results can be profound and impact on so many areas of a woman’s life. She has been inspired by a multitude of un-diagnosed and under-treated ladies of a wide range of ages, whom she has endeavoured to help regain control of their lives and bodies through individualised management of their symptoms, both through medical and lifestyle means. She particularly enjoys sharing information with her patients in order to empower them to make informed decisions about their care. Outside of work, Charlie provides a taxi service to her three daughters, in between coercing them into joining her trail running with her Border Collie and trying to keep up with them on skis. She finds time to relax occasionally with her husband, cats and good food! You can see Charlie at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 7482231

GP and Menopause Specialist

Dr Katie Benge

BSc MSc MBChB Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon Katie graduated from the University of Warwick for the first time in 1999 where she studied Virology. She then worked for several years for the pharmaceutical company GSK before returning to Warwick University to study medicine in 2008. She initially trained as a pathologist but transferred speciality to general practice where she felt her skills were put to much better use. She completed her GP training in South Warwickshire and is now practicing in Stratford-upon-Avon as a GP. Katie’s interest in menopause was inspired through her increasing work with HRT in her daily practice and through working alongside Dr Clair Crockett, an esteemed colleague who also works at Newson Health. She would like to be actively involved in the ongoing research into HRT and its longer-term benefits. Katie is married with two young children, which she finds wonderful but exhausting. She loves sport and likes to stay active through walking her springer spaniel and playing football and squash with her children. She enjoys cooking and is currently trying to balance her love of fine dining with healthy eating – not an easy task! You can see Katie at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 7151409

GP and Menopause Specialist

Dr Anna Chiles

MBBS MRCGP DRCOG Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon and via video Anna qualified from Royal Free Hospital Medical School in 1996 and completed her GP training at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. She worked as a GP in London until relocating to the Cotswolds in 2006 and is now a partner in a GP practice in Stow On The Wold. Having always been involved in women’s health Anna has a keen interest in the menopause. After attending several of Louise Newson’s educational courses she felt inspired to devote more time in specialised menopause clinics and well as continuing in General Practice. She enjoys supporting women during this period of their life sharing her knowledge and expertise about the multitude and variety of symptoms that the perimenopause and menopause can cause and therefore helping empower women to make informed decisions about HRT and lifestyle changes that will improve their quality of life and reduce the impact of their symptoms on their day to day lives. In between piles of washing and being taxi to 3 teenage children Anna enjoys walking Baxter, the springer spaniel, catching up with her family and friends, cooking, skiing and would love to do more swimming and yoga! You can see Anna at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 4315160

GP and Menopause Specialist

Dr Catherine Coward

MBChB FRCGP DFSRH Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon and via video “My passion as a GP for over 25 years and a full-time working Mum with four children is for women’s health and well-being. I have had a significant interest and training in managing the menopause and sexual health.” Dr Catherine Coward graduated from the University of Birmingham Medical School in 1991 and completed her training in South Birmingham and shortly after became a member of the Royal College of General Practice, joining the Kings Norton Surgery where she was a partner for 25 years. During this time she was busy both developing her career and family. However, with more women presenting with menopausal symptoms such as brain fog, anxiety and altered mood, low libido and hot flushes actively promoted hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with great results. Furthermore, Dr Coward has attended many training events including the British Menopause Special Skills module. She enjoys discussing women’s health and well-being around the menopause, allowing them to transition successfully into their period-free life with the many challenges that it can bring. Catherine left NHS general practice in 2022 to work full time in clinical menopause care at Newson Health, alongside delivering menopause awareness training to both the private and public sector. She is now a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs (FRCGP) and a member of both the International Menopause Society and the British Menopause Society, holding the Diploma of Reproductive and Sexual Health Care (DFSRH). Her husband of 31 years is a doctor too who runs a domestic violence charity (WE:ARE) and is also a GP. Together, at times, they have job shared with four children who are now teachers, medical students and humanities undergraduates. Out of work Catherine enjoys staying fit, baking and walking in the Lake District and The Cotswolds. Catherine’s cumulative experience is such that by combining her many years as a GP, with interests in women’s sexual and menopausal health, this allows her great freedom to discuss and offer a holistic evidence based approach to all women and overcome any barriers to get the best possible outcomes for all women. You can see Catherine at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 3540848

GP and Menopause Specialist

Dr Clair Crockett

BSc Hons MBChB DRCOG MRCGP DFSRH Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon Clair graduated from the University of Warwick Medical School in 2010 and initially trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before moving to General Practice. She is now a GP and remains passionate about women’s health. Clair has completed diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Sexual and Reproductive Health, and fits coils and implants. She is dedicated to empowering women to speak about their perimenopause and menopause, working together with women to achieve individualised care for their menopausal transition. Clair has volunteered with suicide prevention charities to raise awareness and equip individuals with knowledge and skills through delivering education and training. The role of hormones in maintaining psychological wellbeing is of pivotal importance and Clair is involved in work that aims to ensure that this is well recognised by both women and healthcare professionals. In her spare time Clair enjoys walking and keeping fit. She loves the outdoors but if forced to be indoors can be found trying to complete a jigsaw or cycling on her peloton. You can see Clair at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 7074942

GP and Menopause Specialist

Dr Sumi Janmohamed Rampling

Mb BCh DCH MPH MRCGP FFPH DFSRH Dip G-U-Med Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon Dr Rampling studied medicine at UWCM in Wales. She worked in global health in several different countries and specialised in public health medicine in the UK before qualifying as a GP. She also spent some years working in a sexual health clinic in Soho, London. She now lives in Warwickshire with her husband and 3 young children, where she works as a GP and menopause specialist. She holds a number of postgraduate healthcare diplomas as well as a master’s degree in global health from Yale University USA, and is trained to fit coils and contraceptive implants. Sumi is a fellow of the Faculty of Public Health medicine at the Royal College of Physicians UK and is also a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. Sumi strongly believes in high quality menopause care, both for personal wellbeing and for the benefit of public health. You can see Sumi at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 4633862

GP and Menopause Specialist

Dr Jo Sewell

BSc(Hons) MSc MBChB MRCGP Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon and via video Jo qualified in medicine from Bristol University and stayed in Bristol to complete her GP training. She has had a varied career including some years working abroad in New Zealand where her love of Women’s Health developed. She is furthering her interest in the menopause by currently doing her advanced certificate in menopause care qualification. Jo also works as a GP in the Cotswolds two days a week and also has an interest in lifestyle medicine and feels this is an excellent combination with good quality menopause care. Jo is passionate to help empower women and give them the time and advice to get the most effective treatment specific to them through this challenging stage in their life. She finds helping women to manage their menopause symptoms effectively a rewarding part of her job. When not at work, Jo has two young boys who love sport, two energetic dogs and a husband who is bike and car mad. She likes to jog, play tennis, and spend time with her family in the Cotswolds. If time allows, she also enjoys snuggling up with a good book. You can see Jo at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 7016640

Dr Katy Spencer Hammon

BSc MBChB DCH DFSRH MRCGP PGCMedEd Offers appointments in Stratford-upon-Avon A University of Edinburgh graduate, Katy has been a fully qualified General Practitioner for over 20 years. She has always had a passion for Women’s Health and was working as a Family Planning Doctor before she fully qualified as a GP and so is an experienced coil and implant fitter. Having experienced perimenopause symptoms herself, Katy is fully aware of the meaning of “brain fog” and is pleased to be able to help women going through a similar experience become themselves again. As well as working at Newson Health, Katy is a part time GP in South Warwickshire and also works for NHS England as an Appraiser which involves undertaking annual reviews of other GPs to support them with their ongoing learning and practice. Outside of work Katy enjoys home improvements, film, travel, meeting friends and fielding two teenage boys. You can see Katy at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic for an in person appointment. GMC number 4445652