Meet the Team

Dr Ashworth qualified from St. George’s Hospital Medical School University of London in 2000. She always wanted to be a GP so did her specialist training in and around Winchester and became a GP in 2006. Dr Ashworth has been a Partner with The Portchester Practice since 2010. In addition to her work as a GP she is a Clinical Advisor for NHS England South East region working with the complaints team and professional standards team.

Outside of work she enjoys running, cycling and gym classes. She also loves cooking and family holidays!

Dr Lawrie qualified from Brighton and Sussex Medical School in 2011. He completed his GP training in Portsmouth in 2016, joining The Portchester Practice as a partner in 2017. He has an interest in medical education and is a GP trainer in the Practice. Dr Lawrie is available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Dr Perry qualified in 2008 from the University of Birmingham Medical School. He worked as a Medical Officer in the Royal Navy for several years before returning to work for the NHS in 2014. Dr Perry qualified as a GP in Portsmouth in 2017 and joined The Portchester Practice before moving to New Zealand in 2018, returning to the UK and The Portchester Practice in 2021. Dr Perry is qualified to administer joint injections. Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and enjoys the outdoors, either mountain biking or getting out on the Solent. Dr Perry is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Dr Owens qualified from University of Southampton medical school in 2012. She did her specialist training in Portsmouth and became a GP in 2018. She has worked as a GP for Portchester Practice since January 2019. In addition to her work at the
practice, she works in Southampton children’s emergency department as a GP and occasionally as an examiner for Southampton medical school.

Out side of work she is involved in her church as the music coordinator, loves baking, running and sings in Southampton Philharmonic choir.

Dr Helen Buckby qualified from Southampton Medical School in 2003 and completed her GP training in Portsmouth in 2010. She worked in a Portsmouth surgery for 10 years before joining the Portchester Practice as a retained GP in 2020. Outside work Dr Buckby enjoys spending time with the family and photography. Dr Buckby is available on Tuesdays & Thursdays.