ABOUT US
Our Team
Getting to know you is key to our model of care. It enables our GPs to tailor our services to meet your specific needs and the highest standards.
DEDICATED TO YOUR CARE
Our highly experienced private GPs and welcoming reception staff are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of care and support. Each member of our team brings their unique expertise and a shared commitment to delivering personalised and expert care, whatever your reason for visiting our practice.
Dr Simon Glew
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Consults Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Dr Simon Glew founded The Hove Practice, in September 2019. He is a dedicated and experienced family doctor who believes in whole-person, relationship-based care.
Simon takes a thoughtful, joined-up approach to medicine - advising, supporting and guiding patients and their families with clarity, warmth and clinical confidence.
Special Interests
Paediatrics
Whole Person and Family Care
Psychiatry
Ear, Nose and Throat
Sports Medicine
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Simon has worked across both NHS and private healthcare settings, most recently in Chelsea and Hove, giving him a broad perspective and a valuable network of trusted consultants across London and the South East. His hospital background spans paediatrics, psychiatry, ENT, care of older adults, and obstetrics and gynaecology. He also has a particular interest in sports and exercise medicine.
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Simon trained as a GP in Brighton and Hove, achieving the highest mark in the Royal College of General Practitioners' clinical skills examination across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. He also holds a Master’s in Medical Research, awarded with distinction, and has published widely—on topics including paediatrics, allergy, sexual health, ENT, SCUBA diving, and medical record keeping.
A passionate educator, Simon has trained medical students, junior doctors and GP trainees throughout his career. He has worked as an editor for a GP journal, co-created award-winning educational podcasts, and served as Vice-Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners National Trainee Committee.
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Simon lives locally with his wife—a paediatric doctor—and their three young children. Outside work, he enjoys running, cycling, kite surfing, SCUBA diving, travel and practising his French.
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As the founder of The Hove Practice, Simon is committed to creating a welcoming and modern general practice that prioritises time, trust and personalised care. His clinical expertise is paired with a strong belief in continuity and connection.
Book an appointment with Dr Glew.
Dr Ludka Soldanova
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Consults Monday, Thursday & Friday
Special Interests
Dermatology and Skin Lesion Assessment
Mental Wellbeing
Comprehensive Later Life Care
Women’s Health
Health MOTs and Wellbeing Checks
Wound and Procedural Aftercare
Dr Ludka Soldanova is a forward-thinking GP, committed to delivering attentive, personalised medical care of the highest standard.
She values continuity and builds trusted, long-term relationships with her patients, ensuring they feel genuinely listened to and confidently supported in every stage of their healthcare journey.
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Ludka originally trained in surgery, giving her a strong foundation in clinical assessment, acute decision-making and procedural care. This experience has shaped her confident and precise approach to general practice. She is particularly interested in helping patients look beyond immediate symptoms to their long-term health. By combining day-to-day clinical care with proactive health planning, she works closely with patients to support recovery, resilience and sustained wellbeing.
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Ludka holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology from Queen Mary University of London, completed in 2025. She also earned a Master’s degree in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine. These additional qualifications reflect her strong interest in dermatology and skin health and support her ability to offer evidence-based advice and treatment alongside her broader work in general practice.
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Outside of medicine, Ludka enjoys staying active and plays tennis regularly. She also loves travelling and spending time with family in the Czech Republic, combining her interest in exploring new places with valued time with loved ones.
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Ludka joined The Hove Practice in March 2026 and is passionate about creating a calm, unhurried consultation environment where patients feel genuinely heard. Her goal is simple: that every patient leaves their appointment feeling informed, reassured and actively involved in their care.
Book an appointment with Dr Soldanova.
Dr Ian Williams
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Consults Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
Special Interests
General Medical Care
Top-to-Toe Check-ups
Men's Health
Sexual Health
Lifestyle Medicine
Later Life Fitness and Wellbeing
Older People’s Health
Dr Ian Williams is a highly experienced GP with over thirty years in practice. Known for his empathetic, down-to-earth manner.
Ian takes time to connect with patients and truly understand their needs. He brings particular care and insight to his work with older patients, offering a thoughtful, tailored approach that is rooted in genuine compassion.
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Ian’s career has taken him across the world, beginning in New Zealand and then to rural North Wales, where he gained experience in everything from emergency medicine to genitourinary health. He’s worked as a police surgeon, a GP trainer, and even a mountain rescue team doctor. His broad skillset means he’s calm under pressure and confident in complex clinical situations.
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Ian qualified in Cardiff in 1989 and gained his MRCGP in 1995. He also holds a diploma in anaesthetics (DA) and later completed an MA in Medical Humanities at Swansea University. He has taught at Manchester Medical School and contributed to medical education throughout his career.
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Alongside his clinical work, Ian is an award-winning graphic novelist, cartoonist and writer. His work explores the human side of medicine and has featured regularly in national publications including The Guardian. He’s also written two graphic novels and contributed to books, academic journals, and magazines.
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Ian moved to Brighton and Hove in 2013 and has been part of the team since 2014. He is passionate about communication in medicine and was recently featured on the Inspiring Doctors podcast for his innovative approach.
Book an appointment with Dr Williams.
Dr Jamie Signy
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Consults Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Special Interests
Cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention
High blood pressure
Cholesterol management
Heart failure and complex cardiac conditions
Chronic disease management
Metabolic health concerns
Dr Jamie Signy has a specialist interest in cardiology and cardiometabolic health, and focuses on disease prevention and long-term health and wellbeing.
With a proactive, holistic approach, Jamie aims to provide clear, practical advice and collaborative care, helping patients make informed decisions and sustainable changes to their health.
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Jamie has over 15 years of clinical experience, including extensive training in general medicine and cardiology in both the UK and New Zealand. He completed his GP training in Sussex and continues to work across both primary and secondary care. Alongside his GP role, he works as a GP with Extended Role (GPwER) in Heart Failure at University Hospitals Sussex. He has a particular interest in cardiovascular disease prevention, metabolic health, and supporting patients to improve their energy, fitness, and long-term health.
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Jamie completed a PGCert in Clinical Professional Studies and Medical Education (Distinction) and was awarded the KSS Academic and System Leadership Fellowship. He holds MRCP and MRCGP and is accredited as a GP with Extended Role in Cardiology.
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Jamie is a keen and competitive long-distance runner with local club Brighton Phoenix. He has competed across distances up to ultramarathon, with a marathon personal best of 2:28 (Berlin 2024), and recent success in the Brighton Trail Marathon. He lives locally with his wife and three sons and enjoys spending time outdoors on the South Downs.
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Jamie joined The Hove Practice in 2026. He sees a wide range of general practice conditions but has a particular focus on cardiovascular and metabolic health. With a background in cardiology and a personal interest in endurance sport, he particularly enjoys working with patients who want to take a proactive role in improving their health, reducing future risk and maintaining an active lifestyle.
Book an appointment with Dr Signy
Our Practice Team
Our Practice Manager
Dr Alexandra Da Costa
Alex has played a key role in the development and success of The Hove Practice. With a deep passion for healthcare and a commitment to patient-centred solutions, she works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure every individual receives compassionate, high-quality care.
She’s dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and providing excellent care, whilst ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Her leadership in clinical governance and policy development has been instrumental in supporting our CQC standards and driving continuous improvement across the practice.
If you have any feedback or concerns, you can contact Alex directly at pm@thehovepractice.co.uk
Our Reception Team
Our Reception team is integral to the smooth-running of our practice and the day-to-day coordination of patient care.
Acting as your first point of contact for any enquiries, they are always eager to assist with compassion and professionalism. They’re responsible for handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence, managing appointments, and supporting patient needs.
We take pride in being a close-knit team, fostering a supportive environment not only for each other but for all our patients. Every team member is committed to providing exceptional service and making sure patient care is seamless.
Join our growing team
We are a busy, exclusively private, General Practice in the heart of Hove that prides itself on clinical excellence and the doctor-patient relationship. Our employees and patients often remark on how much it feels like the style of General Practice they remember and we consider ourselves very lucky to be able to offer this.
Since opening in 2019, we have developed a significant patient base who follow either exclusively private care or private-NHS mix. And our current team of administrative staff and doctors are continuing to build upon our excellent reputation, to expand our services for the local community within Hove and beyond.
Successful applicants may have the option of working in Hove and/or one of our future locations. If you are interested in joining our growing team, please contact our Practice Manager at pm@thehovepractice.co.uk.
Useful Information
Register with Us
We welcome all ages to register with us and you do not have to be living in Brighton & Hove - we support patients from all over the South of England. You are welcome to use us as a one-off or an occasional service as suits you, or for your ongoing regular healthcare provision.
We can register you with The Hove Practice to arrange any of our Health Screening, General Health or Lifestyle Healthcare services. Registration is free and quick and our helpful team are always on hand to help. There's no ongoing obligation for you to use our services and you don't have to live in Brighton and Hove to join us.
As soon as you book a “New Patient” appointment, you will automatically be sent a digital registration form to complete.
Any Questions?
We hope you've found the information you're looking for, but we also know that sometimes it's nice to just talk. If you still have questions we can help with, we'd love to hear from you.
Feel free to drop our team an email at reception@thehovepractice.co.uk or call us on 01273 733830.
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