Our Team
The People Behind Neighbourhood Health Group
At Neighbourhood Health Group, our strength lies in our people. We’re a clinically led team of healthcare professionals, operational experts, and system leaders who share a common mission: to deliver high-quality, community-focused primary care that improves outcomes and strengthens local services.
With decades of combined experience across the NHS, urgent care, and primary care sectors, our leadership team brings deep insight and proven capability to every partnership. We understand the challenges practices face because we’ve lived them, and we’re here to help you navigate them with confidence, compassion, and clarity.
Our Team
James Stevenson
As CEO of Neighbourhood Health Group and the wider Celsus Group, James Stevenson brings over 30 years of leadership experience, with a deep focus on public sector and healthcare services. His mission at Neighbourhood Health Group is to shape sustainable, clinically led primary care models that deliver measurable outcomes for patients and local communities.
With a proven background in business growth, operational excellence, and NHS collaboration, James is committed to driving long-term value for GP practices, PCNs, and ICBs. Under his leadership, Neighbourhood Health Group champions high-quality GMS contract delivery and innovative solutions that put Neighbourhood Health at the forefront of care.
Mariann Cleverley
Mariann Cleverley leads on strategic partnerships for Neighbourhood Health Group, bringing over two decades of primary care leadership to the role. With experience spanning urgent care, GMS contract management, and service transformation, Mariann is a driving force behind our neighbourhood-focused approach.
Her work at Neighbourhood Health Group focuses on building long-term, trusted relationships with GP practices, PCNs, and healthcare providers. With a background in governance, compliance, and workforce planning, she supports our partners in delivering high-performing services that are resilient, responsive, and rooted in community needs.
Lorraine Gray
Lorraine Gray plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering the high-impact services at Neighbourhood Health Group. With over 35 years of healthcare experience, including senior nursing and COO roles in urgent and primary care, she brings both clinical insight and operational acumen to the team.
At Neighbourhood Health Group, Lorraine oversees service delivery across GMS contracts and CQC mock inspections-ensuring that every partnership is backed by clinical credibility, strategic planning, and an unwavering focus on patient outcomes. Her passion lies in building scalable, quality-led services that reflect the needs of every local community we serve.
Dr Chopra
Dr Chopra serves as Chief Medical Officer for the wider Celsus Group, bringing a wealth of clinical and leadership experience from his years as a practising GP and senior leader across primary care. His deep understanding of frontline challenges helps shape patient-centred models that reflect the realities of general practice.
Dr Chopra leads on clinical strategy, quality improvement, and CQC preparedness. He plays a key role in embedding clinical governance into everything we do, from GMS contract delivery to service transformation, ensuring our approach is safe, effective, and always focused on better outcomes for patients and practice teams alike.
Get In Contact With Us
Whether you’re looking to schedule a mock CQC inspection, explore GMS contract support, or simply learn more about how we can help your practice thrive, we’d love to hear from you. At Neighbourhood Health Group, we’re here to offer expert guidance, collaborative solutions, and ongoing support tailored to your needs. Fill out the form below or reach out directly, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.