Dr Nigel Twelves

Nigel Twelves qualified as a doctor from Newcastle upon Tyne Medical School and trained as a GP on the Northumbria Vocational Training Scheme. He joined Ponteland Medical Group in 1994 and became a GP trainer in 1997. 

His interest in Occupational Health led to the creation of Newcastle Premier Health, where he is a director with a special interest in Aviation Medicine. Nigel is also a qualified aeromedical examiner for the Civil Aviation Authority and an appointed doctor for the health and safety executive.

In 2014, he helped create Northumbria Primary Care, developing an innovative corporate model for Primary Care delivery. Outside of work, Nigel is a keen sailor and a school governor.