Our Team

Dr Benny Gilhooley has now joined the practice. He is a very experienced GP who has previously been a GP Partner, but more recently has worked as a salaried GPDr Bernard Gilhooley[continue]

Jane is a highly experienced GP with a keen interest in women’s health and we look forward to working with her.

Dr Knox is the practice lead for patients with a learning disability, cancer and palliative care. He is also the link GP with the Patient Participation Group.

Gareth has been a GP Partner since 2016. His interest is in Medical Education.

As well as seeing patients here at The Croft practice, Dr Oliver works as a a trainer of medical students in Carlisle.

Dr Mekoma joined the team on a placement in August 2026. He will be with us for 6 months, bringing a variety of experience to benefit our patients.

Dr Ojo will be with us for 6 months from August 2026.

Dr Rai is with us on a 6 month GP placement from August 2026.

Jen has worked as a healthcare assistant for over 20 years both in a hospital and GP setting. Among other task Jen takes blood tests, carries out EGCs and administersMrs Jen Davidson[continue]

Emma has worked at the practice since 2018. Since qualifying as a nurse in 2003, she has worked mainly in A&E with experience in medical and surgical admissions, respiratory medicineMrs Emma Smith[continue]

Nicola has worked for the Croft Surgery since July 2023. Prior to this she has experience of working in operating theatre recovery and in Yorkshire she worked in A&E, asMs Nicola Heeley[continue]

Sam has worked at The Croft since June 2011. She previously worked in the Civil Service and as an Environmental Health technical officer Sam is the staff representative with theSamantha[continue]

Jo is our practice manager, responsible for staffing and business administration. She is our longest serving member of staff, starting at The Croft in 1998 and she has worked hereJoanne Paisley[continue]

Emmie is an apprentice, and attends Carlisle College. She has worked with us since August 2024. She is a full-time staff member and works as a dispenser and in reception

Hollie has been working at The Croft practice since she started as a receptionist in 2020. She is a member of the dispensing team and also works with document filingHollie[continue]

Kym has been with the team since October 2023

Sam has worked at The Croft since June 2011. She previously worked in the Civil Service and as an Environmental Health technical officer Sam is the staff representative with theSamantha[continue]

Sal has come to the practice from Derbyshire and joined the team in November 2025. She has experience in the management of medical documents from working for many years inSal[continue]

Ruth is a retired GP. Many patients will remember as Dr Pearce from her years as a GP at this practice. Prior to that she was a GP for manyRuth[continue]

Hollie has been working at The Croft practice since she started as a receptionist in 2020. She is a member of the dispensing team and also works with document filingHollie[continue]

reception duties, scanning, coding, staff rotas and appointment book management

Kym has been with the team since October 2023

Shirl joined the team in June 2026. She comes to us with a background in business and lots of experience with customers and clients.

Lynn joined us in June 2026 and comes with a public service background and lots of experience with clients and customers.

Sal has come to the practice from Derbyshire and joined the team in November 2025. She has experience in the management of medical documents from working for many years inSal[continue]

Emmie is an apprentice, and attends Carlisle College. She has worked with us since August 2024. She is a full-time staff member and works as a dispenser and in reception

Hollie has been working at The Croft practice since she started as a receptionist in 2020. She is a member of the dispensing team and also works with document filingHollie[continue]

reception duties, scanning, coding, staff rotas and appointment book management

Kym has been with the team since October 2023

Living Well Coach from the Wellbeing Service (may be working remotely or based at Wigton because of limited space in the Practice)

Emma has worked as a clinical pharmacist in GP practices in North Cumbria for over 5 years and has been here at The Croft for 1 year. Prior to thisEmma Simmons[continue]

Imaad has a clinic in practice on Wednesdays and patients are booked with him for support with managing musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. He's been with us since 2024. At your appointmentImaad Mohammed[continue]

Living Well Coach from the Wellbeing Service (may be working remotely or based at Wigton because of limited space in the Practice)

Mick joined the team in August 2026.

Our practice cleaner keeping everything tidy and looking after the building for us.