Meet the new Chair helping Castleman Healthcare plan for the future

Castleman Healthcare, which supports GP surgeries across Dorset, has welcomed a new Chair, Dr David Hogan.

Dr Hogan is a GP at Hadleigh Practice in Broadstone, one of the 12 practices that form part of the Castleman group. He was elected by the Castleman Board last Friday and is now ready to guide the organisation through its next chapter.

He said, “Castleman is in a great place to keep helping shape healthcare in Dorset and beyond. We have a brilliant team and strong values like honesty and fairness. I’m really looking forward to working together to keep improving care for patients.”

Alongside this appointment, Dr Christina Hawkins will continue as Vice Chair and James Leyland has been re-appointed as Director of HR. Together, this leadership team brings deep experience and shared passion for high-quality, community-based healthcare.

Castleman Healthcare has just celebrated 10 years of supporting general practice across Dorset. Formed by its 12 member practices, Castleman has grown into a trusted and forward-thinking organisation that helps surgeries work together, improve care, and ease pressure on healthcare services.

Castleman supports GP practices in Crane Valley, Poole North, and Wimborne and Ferndown. It has helped to bring care closer to home by running specialist diabetes clinics, supporting older people with frailty, and providing training and coaching for healthcare staff.

Castleman also plays a key role in wider NHS partnerships, delivering services on behalf of the Dorset General Practice Alliance and working on projects that promote staff wellbeing, innovation and system-wide collaboration.

Fiona Cleary, CEO, said, “We’re proud to have such a strong, committed leadership team. With David, Christina and James on the board, we’re well placed to build on our success so far.

“Castleman has always stood for fairness, partnership and making things better for both patients and staff. With this team in place, we’re ready to take on the next decade of care.”

Find out more about Castleman Healthcare at www.castlemanhealthcare.co.uk

Watch Dr Hogan in a short video celebrating 10 years of Castleman Healthcare: A Decade of Difference | Castleman Healthcare