We are very pleased to share the news that Dr Anne-Marie Spooner has been appointed as the new Clinical Director of Arc Primary Care / Chesterfield & Dronfield PCN and Chair of the Arc Primary Care Board.
Anne-Marie brings a wealth of clinical experience, leadership insight, and a deep commitment to patient-centred care. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Arc Primary Care, and we are confident that her strategic vision and collaborative approach will help guide us through both current opportunities and the evolving landscape of primary care.
As many of you are aware, the NHS is facing a period of significant transformation. With proposed changes on the horizon, strong and forward-thinking leadership will be essential. Anne-Marie’s appointment ensures that Arc Primary Care will continue to be a proactive and influential voice in shaping that future, while maintaining our shared focus on delivering high-quality, integrated services for our communities.
We hope you will all join us in warmly welcoming Anne-Marie to her new role and offering your full support as she leads us into this next phase. Together, we will continue to build a resilient and responsive primary care system that meets the needs of both patients and professionals.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Upendra Bhatia for his valued leadership and commitment as Clinical Director of Arc Primary Care / Chesterfield & Dronfield PCN over the past three years. His guidance and support have been greatly appreciated, and we wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.