Birmingham LMC
WEBSITE: www.blmc.co.uk

ABOUT US
Birmingham Local Medical Committee represents and supports General Practice to ensure that GPs are properly valued and their skills properly utilized in serving the public. The BLMC is:
• democratic – comprising elected local GPs
• representative – regularly canvassing the views of local GPs and representing General Practice to PCTs and the Strategic Health Authority
• statutory – with rights and responsibilities defined by Act of Parliament
• professional – concerned with promoting quality in patient care and upholding standards of professional practice
• independent – funded by GP's to support General Practice
• supportive – offering advice and support on all matters affecting professional activities
Birmingham LMC is:
• democratic
• representative
• statutory
• professional
• independent
• supportive
BLMC MANAGEMENT TEAM
Dr Charles Zuckerman
Medical Secretary
Charles has been a general practitioner in Northfield, Birmingham for many years and Secretary of the LMC since 1981. His experience and knowledge of the GMS and PMS Regulations are of particular value, when advising and supporting GPs and their practices.
Dr Robert Morley
Executive Secretary
Bob has been in post since early 2004 and his role has been to help with the negotiations for enhanced services across the city as well as working on a variety of policies between the health authorities and the LMC. He is the Birmingham and Solihull Representative on the BMA General Practitioners’ Committee, which is the national body that negotiates terms and conditions for the profession.
Mrs Margaret Ritchie
Business Manager
Margaret has worked in the health service for a number of years and manages the day-to-day business and finances for the LMC.
Beverley Williams
PA and Administration Secretary
Beverley supports the Medical Secretary and the Executive Secretary, organizing and servicing LMC meetings and working as part of the administration team.
CONTACT US:
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Chairman Dr A B Syed
Hall Green Health Centre
979 Stratford Road
Hall Green
Birmingham
B28 8BG
Telephone: 0121 777 3500
Email: aamir.syed@sbpct.nhs.uk
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Vice Chairman
Dr M K Downes
Kingsmount Medical Surgery
444 Kingstanding Road
Kingstanding
Birmingham
B44 9SG
Telephone: 0121 458 1340
Fax: 0121 373 1734
Email: mdownes@nhs.net
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Medical Secretary
![]() Dr CH Zuckerman MBE
Birmingham LMC
36 Harborne Road
Edgbaston
B15 3AF
Telephone: 0121 454 5008
Fax: 0121 455 0758
Email: charles.zuckerman@blmc.co.uk
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Executive Secretary
Dr R Morley
Birmingham LMC
36 Harborne Road
Edgbaston
B15 3AF
Telephone: 0121 454 5008
Fax: 0121 455 0758
Email: robert.morley@blmc.co.uk
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Business Manager
![]() Mrs Margaret Ritchie
Birmingham LMC
36 Harborne Road
Edgbaston
B15 3AF
Telephone: 0121 454 5008
Fax: 0121 455 0758
Email: margaret.ritchie@blmc.co.uk
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PA and Administrative Secretary
Beverley Williams
Birmingham LMC
36 Harborne Road
Edgbaston
B15 3AF
Telephone: 0121 454 5008
Fax: 0121 455 0758
Email: LMCadmin@blmc.co.uk
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