About Us
Our Vision
Who are SoliHealth?
SoliHealth Limited was formed in September 2018 as a limited company. It is owned by all 6 of the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Solihull and the board includes a Medical Director and representatives from each PCN. Each PCN has its own Clinical Director (CD). It is the responsibility of the board working with the CDs to identify opportunities for new “at scale” services.
The board representatives and CDs support the principle that SoliHealth brings together the strong values of local GP practices with a detailed understanding of the diverse population in Solihull and an ability to provide at scale healthcare services.
Board representatives and the CDs work closely with the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB), local hospitals, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and other healthcare organisations in the area to be responsive and proactive to current and future requirements.
All board directors are committed to upholding the seven Nolan principles applicable to those taking a leading role in public matters: these cover the areas of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
SoliHealth Limited is a registered provider with the Care Quality Commissioner (CQC). The CQC ensures that the services delivered are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led.
Officers
- Dr Mike Baker
- Dr Anand Chitnis
- Dr Vicky Matiopoulou
- Dr Bilal Patel
- Dr Syed Shah
- CQC Registered Manager – Dr Vicky Matiopoulou / Dr Syed Shah
- CQC Nominated Individual – Dr Vicky Matiopoulou / Dr Syed Shah
6 Primary Care Networks
GENERAL PRACTICE in SOLIHULL PCN (GPS)
39,250 patients
CD: Dr Vivian Georgy, Dr Nazish Murtaza
Sites:
Knowle Surgery
Meadowside Surgery
Park Surgery
Tanworth Lane Surgery
Village Surgery
Yew Tree Medical Centre
SOLIHULL NORTH PCN
39,220 patients
CD: Dr Anand Chitnis, Dr Tara Goodburn
Sites:
Coventry Road Practice
Croft Medical Centre
Kingshurst Medical Practice
Parkfield Medical Centre
The Castle Practice
SHELDON PCN
42,700 patients
CD: Dr Syed Shah, Dr Rizwan Syed
Sites:
Arran Medical Centre
Bosworth Medical Group
Green Lane Surgery
Manor House Lane Practice
Rowlands Road Surgery
SOLIHULL RURAL PCN
33,350 patients
CD: Dr John Davenport
Sites:
Balsall Common Surgery
Dorridge Surgery
Hampton Surgery
The Arden Medical Centre
SOLIHULL HEALTHCARE IN PARTNERSHIP PCN (SHP)
56,925 patients
CD: Dr Nish Patel
Sites:
Grove Surgery
Haslucks Green Medical Centre
Monkspath Surgery
The Jacey Practice
Blossomfield Surgery
Dickens Heath Medical Centre
Shirley Medical Centre
SOLIHULL SOUTH CENTRAL PCN
31,000 patients
CD: Dr Vicky Matiopoulou
Sites:
Grafton Road Surgery
Hobs Moat Medical Centre
Richmond Medical Centre
St Margaret’s Medical Practice
CD = Clinical Director
Board of Directors
Dr Mike Baker MBchB, MSc, FRCGP
Special interests include GP Education, Chronic disease and Illness, Palliative Care and Men’s Health
Dr Anand Chitnis MBE BSc MB ChB DRCOG FRCGP
I qualified as a doctor from the Universities of St Andrews and Manchester, and am the senior partner at the Castle Practice in Castle Bromwich, a practice of 11000 patients.
Since 2019 I have been Co-Clinical Director for North Solihull PCN, which has 11 independent GP practices and over 81000 patients.
I am on the Board of Directors and Medical Director of SoliHealth Ltd.
I chair the Newman Holiday Trust, a registered charity that provides summer holidays for children with disabilities.
Dr Bilal Patel MBChB FRCGP MFMLM
I have been involved with Solihealth since the early foundations in 2015 and was Chairman until 2022.
I currently serve on the board as Director of Finance and Caldicott Guardian.
I am a GP Partner and Executive Board Member at Solihull Healthcare Partnership, a 55,000 patient practice in Central Solihull and Shirley. I have been a local GP with the Jacey Practice since 2006 before our merger into SHP.
I enjoy working with other organisations across Solihull borough and the wider Birmingham and Solihull community.
I have an Honorary Clinical post with University of Warwick Medical School and am involved in teaching medical students, pharmacy students, Clinical Pharmacists and GP trainees.
Dr John Davenport MB ChB FRCGP DCH DRCOG
I am rural PCN clinical director. I represent rural PCN on the SoliHealth Board.
I have been a GP in Solihull for 36 years, 34 years as a partner in Dorridge surgery and in the last two years a salaried GP at Hampton.
I was involved in commissioning for a number of years as a governing body member on Solihull CCG and then as the GP governing body member representing Solihull in BSOL CCG. I am a longstanding member of Solihull LMC.
I am also a director of the Family Care Trust a Solihull charity that supports people with mental health conditions, learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
Dr Vicky Matiopoulou
GP Principal at Richmond Medical Centre in Solihull and Clinical Director for South Central PCN. I am also the Clinical Lead for Extended Access for Solihealth. I have been in the practice for 13 years and have special interests in Dermatology, Anticoagulation and MSK.
I feel very proud to be part of the NHS and being a GP. I will always make the continuous care of the patient my first concern to provide high quality care for our diverse population within Solihull. Patients need to maintain trust in us as GPs because we are the one constant factor in health care for the patient and to ensure continuity of care during periods of illness and during the patient’s course of life. The GP profession is dedicated on being open, honest and acting with integrity.
We have already established good relationships within South Central PCN, with our patients and valued colleagues. I am now looking forward to continue developing with our Solihull PCNs and Neighbourhoods.
Dr Syed Shah MRCGP (2017), MBChB, BSc (Hons.)
Clinical director Sheldon PCN, GP Partner Bosworth Medical group. Chair of Solihealth as well as CQC lead and SIRO.
I have been a GP partner since 2018 and took on Chester Road surgery in 2021. Recently became a clinical director of the newly formed Sheldon PRN. I also sit on the LMC board for Solihull.
I am particularly interested in Diabetes and MSK medicine as well as business development.
I am keen on becoming fitter, playing football, squash and gym in my little spare time.
My key motivations are to provide Solihull patients with access to better medical care in the primary sector by providing services that may not otherwise be available.
Dr Tara Goodburn MBChB 2005 University of Birmingham, MRCGP 2010
GP and Executive Director for Operations, overseeing operations for all clinical services within SoliHealth.
Clinical Director North Solihull PCN.
Specialist interest in Women’s Health (DFSRH and Faculty Registered Trainer), training & education and population health.
Hobbies – weight training and travel.