
Peter Higgins
Chief executive & Secretary to the five LMCs
My name is Peter Higgins and I have been the Chief Executive at the Consortium of LMCs since 2008. I have overseen the development of the LMCs to provide a more timely and relevant support offer to GPs and Practices during this period. We are always keen to hear your views as to how we should develop further.
My email address is: peter.higgins@nwlmcs.org
Jessica Tomlinson
Executive Lead for Central Lancashire
Hello, I am Jess – I joined the LMC in December 2013 and have been in various roles during my time here. I am the Executive Lead for Central Lancashire LMC and I also lead on supporting practices with complaints; including providing training to practice staff.
My email address is: jessica.tomlinson@nwlmcs.org
Ross McDuff
Executive Lead for Lancashire Pennine
Hi, I'm Ross and I joined the LMC at the end of 2019. I am the Executive Lead for Lancashire Pennine. My specialist areas are premises, NWAS liaison and firearms licensing. I have also led an Equality Project for the consortium.
My email address is: ross.mcduff@nwlmcs.org
Faye Tomlinson
Executive Lead Lancashire Coastal
Hi, I am Faye. I am the Executive Lead for Lancashire Coastal LMC. I have responsibility for overseeing the budgets of our Consortium of LMCs and managing our training programme. I also work closely with Lancashire & South Cumbria ICS colleagues on current and ongoing primary care issues.
My email address is: faye.tomlinson@nwlmcs.org
Stephen Toulmin
Executive Lead Morecambe Bay
Hi. My name is Stephen and I have been working at the LMC for 9 years. I am the executive lead covering Morecambe Bay and have a supportive role for North Cumbria. My responsibilities include information governance, workforce planning, overseeing “quality contracts”, policy analysis, GPFV and transformation agenda.
My email address is: stephen.toulmin@nwlmcs.org
Toni Parker
Executive Lead for NEW Cumbria / Practice Support & Development Service Manager
My name is Toni Parker, I am The Executive Lead for NEW Cumbria and the Horizon Programme Manager at the LMC. I have been in this role since October 2019. The Practice Support & Development Service offers support, development and networking meetings to Practice Managers, Assistants and Admin Teams. I also lead on CQC.
My email address is: toni.parker@nwlmcs.org
Mariah Mulberry
Member Services Lead
Hi! My name is Mariah and I have been at the LMC since October 2017. I am the Member Services Lead covering Communications, Projects/ Programmes and liaison for the Consortium. I am also the Coordinator for the LMC Support Network.
My email address is: maria.mulberry@nwlmcs.org
Rebecca Noblett
Events & Administrative Officer
My name is Rebecca and I have been at the LMC since June 2019. I am the Events and Administrative Officer for the LMC and the Horizon Programme. I coordinate and plan all training events including HR, Nurse training, Complaints and CQC Updates.
My email address is: rebecca.noblett@nwlmcs.org
Stevie Simpkin
HR Service Lead
My name is Stevie and I have been at the LMC since 2016. I am the HR Service Lead and CIPD level 5 qualified. I am responsible for planning, maintaining and developing the LMC HR Service to all GP Practices across the consortium footprint.
My email address is: stevie.simpkin@nwlmcs.org
Mikaela George
LMC Support Officer
Hi, my name is Mikaela and I have recently started at the LMC. I provide administrative support for the 5 LMCs.
My email address is: mikaela.george@nwlmcs.org
Dr Jane Lothian
Lead Officer at Northumberland LMC
Hello! My name is Jane. I am a retired GP and the lead officer at Northumberland LMC. We work in collaboration with Lancashire & Cumbria LMCs and offer medical advice and guidance to the team.

Abigail Askew
Currently on Maternity Leave
Hi, my name is Abi and I have been at the LMC since 2016. My specialist areas are premises, partnership agreement drafting and queries around the regulations.