Dr Dr Andy Hall MB BCH BAO DRCOG DCH FRCGP
Andy was born in Leicestershire in 1955 but spent virtually all his formative years in
Northern Ireland and qualified from Queens University Belfast in 1979. Always wanting to be a GP
and recognising that fantastic training was available in the South of England he was fortunate
to find himself appointed to the Southampton GP training scheme and then in 1983 he became a
partner in Wilton. He has remained there ever since and became the senior partner at the Old
Orchard Surgery (formally the Upstairs Surgery) in 1991.
From an early stage Andy has been involved in general practice education and, with time, this has taken up more and more of his working day. In 2001, after many other more junior posts, he became the deputy GP Director for the Severn & Wessex Deanery. This meant he had overarching responsibility for the education of all GPs and those in training for General Practice within the six counties of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Avon, Somerset and Dorset as well as being involved with much travelling throughout the UK to advise on GP matters. He has numerous publications on GP educational matters as well as sitting on many national committees and advisory boards.
Throughout this whole time however he has continued in his role as GP to his patients in Wilton - albeit in a limited manner and his enthusiasm and commitment towards General Practice is undiminished. With the constant travel becoming a strain he jumped at the opportunity the merger presented to return to his first love of General Practice. He is absolutely thrilled to be able to join Gordon at Bechers Brook where he will work 5 sessions a week whilst continuing to consult at Wilton. His ability to work on both sites will ensure the smooth merger of the two practices over the coming months and years.
Andy separated five years ago and has four grown up children, June has three - so life is full and busy. Outside his family he adores watching cricket (his wicket keeping days are over), travelling, reading and cooking. Oh and eating!