Cirencester Health Group
Dr William Norman, he/him
Senior partner
MBBS (London), MRCGP, DFSRH, DCH
Dr Norman is the senior partner. He joined what was then the Avenue in 2005 after several years working in a practice in Cambridgeshire, where he also ran the local GP training scheme. He was involved in the merging of the two practices to become Cirencester Health Group and has been actively trying to find us a site for a new building pretty much since he joined us. He is passionate about all things training, is qualified as a GP trainer, supporting the GP specialist trainees in the practice and has been actively working for the newly formed Three Counties Medical School in Worcester to bring student from there to the practice later in 2025. When not working he can be found with his wife and son visiting contemporary art galleries and looking after their chickens – Mabel and Dilly.
Dr Kate Digby, she/her
Managing partner
(Cardiff 2002) MB ChB, MRCP (2006), MRCGP (2010), DRCOG, DFSRH
Dr Digby joined the Partnership in 2016 and in January 2025 she became Managing Partner, helping to ensure the smooth running of CHG. She is the clinical director for the South Cotswold Primary Care Network (PCN), managing the collaboration of all the local practices in Cirencester. She has a keen interest in medical education and works as a training programme director with NHS England and a presenter for NB Medical Education, delivering national GP update courses. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and offers implant fitting as part of her family planning interest. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, keeping fit, and outdoor activities. She is a six-time Tough Mudder Legionnaire and a marathon runner.
Dr Vanessa Tiffney, she/her
BSc Med Sci (St. Andrews) MBChB 1993(Manchester), MRCGP, DFSRH
Dr Tiffney qualified as a GP in 2000 and has been a part time partner at the practice since 2008. She enjoys all aspects of general practice but has interests in general medicine and women’s health. She also sits on the Local Medical Committee representing South Cotswold GPs and is a qualified clinical supervisor, supporting GP training in the practice. When not at the practice she can be found looking after her family, running with her dog, or enjoying a good book.
Dr Rachael Wickett, she/her
(London 2006) BSc (Hons), MBBS, BSc, DRCOG, MRCGP
Dr Wickett joined the practice in 2014 becoming a partner in 2017. She enjoys all aspects of general practice with interests in child health and fertility medicine. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family as well as Pilates and running. In 2021 she ran the London Marathon raising money for a cardiac rehabilitation charity.
Dr Robert Mawdsley, he/him
BSc (Hons), MB ChB (Aberdeen 2006), MRCGP.
Dr Mawdsley joined the practice in 2016 after training and working across Scotland, including in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Tayside. He became a partner in 2022. Rob enjoys the full scope of general practice and has interests in urgent care, digital transformation, dermatology, minor surgery, joint injections, mental health, and supporting patients with complex needs. He is especially passionate about patient advocacy and education, and believes in helping people feel informed, listened to, and actively involved in decisions about their care. Alongside his clinical work, Rob also brings experience in service development and innovation through his involvement in his family’s business, which supports his work improving systems and care within the practice. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife and two young daughters, home improvement projects, and reading.
Dr Helen Bromwich, she/her
(Bristol 1995) MB ChB, MRCGP
Dr Bromwich is a salaried GP at the practice, having previously been a partner at the practice since 2000, until the end of August 2023. Her special interests are Care of the Elderly and diabetes. She is learning British Sign Language and at weekends she likes to enjoy her wildlife garden.
Dr James Urquhart, he/him
BSc (Hons) Psychology, MBChB (Manchester), MRCS (Edinburgh), DRCOG, MRCGP
Dr Urquhart joined the practice in November 2013. Prior to becoming a GP, he trained as a General Surgeon in the Northwest of England and worked in Accident and Emergency Medicine at the Great Western Hospital for 10 years. He has experience working in sexual health and currently provides a Vasectomy Service for patients in Gloucestershire and is a GP Tutor for Year 4 and 5 Bristol Medical students on GP placements with Cirencester Health Group. He enjoys the great outdoors and is keen on hillwalking and mountaineering.
Dr Alex Harris, she/her
(Southampton 1995) MB, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP
Dr Harris joined the practice in 2014 as a salaried GP. She enjoys all aspects of general practice but has an interest in women’s health and family planning and is trained to fit coils. She moved to the Cotswolds having worked in Oxfordshire and Devon. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her 3 children and trail running.
Dr Holly Cavanagh, she/her
(Newcastle 2009) MBBS, MRCGP
Dr Cavanagh joined the practice in 2017 as a salaried GP. Before becoming a GP, she spent time working in Emergency Medicine in Australia and Stroke Medicine in Bristol. She enjoys all aspects of general practice with interests in child health and ENT. She enjoys swimming, countryside walks and beach trips with her family.
Dr Emily Bean, she/her
BSc Hons (Birmingham), MBChB (Manchester), MRCGP
Dr Bean joined the practice as a salaried GP in 2022 having completed her GP training placements with us the same year. She has interests in child health, fertility medicine and urgent care. When not at work she is busy with her young twins, but enjoys travel, good food and going to the theatre or concerts.
Dr Kit Tigwell, he/him
BMedSci, BMBS (Nottingham) MRCGP
Dr Tigwell joined the practice as a GP Registrar Swindon Patch Education Scholar in 2022. Having completed his placement in August 2023, he joins the practice as a salaried GP in September 2023. He enjoys all aspects of general practice with an interest in gender healthcare. When not at work he enjoys baking, gardening, and going to festivals/concerts.