Dr Brigid Joughin

A GP in Throckley for 26 years, Brigid was mental health lead for Newcastle Gateshead CCG for two years. She was involved in early pilots of social prescribing in Newcastle and has worked closely with local voluntary sector organisations. She is on the board of Ways to Wellness and is clinical director of the Outer West Newcastle PCN with 53,000 patients in six geographically close practices. She has worked with the Time for Care team. She is also one of seven clinical directors in Newcastle.