About Us

Hello! My name is Poppy and I am 11 years old. I live in the south west of England and I enjoy gymnastics, reading, sport and spending time with my family and friends. I have a condition called PANDAS which means sometimes life is tricky for me. I am really proud to say I am a member of the Children’s Executive Board and I’m really looking forward to working with Dr Ubhi and his team.

My name is Erin McMurtry, I’m 11 years old and I’m a Year 7 pupil at Sale Grammar School in South Manchester. Some fun facts about me are: I love animals, I even have 6 pets! My favourite food are burgers or chicken wings. I really enjoy acting and shopping in my spare time. I’m really looking forward to helping contribute to the e-Hospital.

Hi my name is Hannah Dennis, I am 13 years old I live in Penkridge in Staffordshire with my Mum, Dad, little Sister Poppy and our Cocker Spaniel Bobby. My hobbies include reading and I am a huge Harry Potter fan! I also enjoy looking after and going on long walks with our dog Bobby. My favourite place to go on holiday with my family is Cornwall as me and my Dad really enjoy body boarding and I am hoping to learn to surf this year. My favourite subject at school is Science and I hope to have a job in Healthcare or science when I am older like my parents who are a Paramedic and a nurse. I am really excited to be part of the Children’s E-hospital executive board and I am keen to get started on developing the service especially for other teenagers.

Hi, my name is Edward Bywell. I’m 14 years old and I was born on the 26th of January 2006. When I was 7 years old, I was diagnosed with PANDAS syndrome, which stands for Paediatric, Auto-immune, Neuropsychiatric Disorder, Associated with Strep. PANDAS is a brain disease which results in tics.
I play a lot of sports including:
• Football
• Rugby
• Clay Pidgeon Shooting
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
I play football for Skipton Town as a goalkeeper and have trained in the past with Burnley and Bradford. I have been playing football since I was 6 years old.
I have been on the school council for my secondary and primary school, and head boy in primary school.
The most embarrassing moment of my life was when I was 7 years old, I was playing hide and seek with my friends and I decided to put a toilet seat on my head. In the half an hour of waiting for my friends to find me, the seat had got stuck on my head. My Grandad ended up having to oil my ears to release the seat.
I have recently signed up for my DofE, it sounds amazing and can’t wait to start it!

My name is Natasha. When I was 14 I suddenly started to experience severe mental health problems. I had therapy for some months, but progress was limited and fluctuating.
My parents had read about PANDAS while researching my health issues and wanted me to be checked for it. It was not easy finding a doctor for this, but their research lead them to Dr Tim. I had to have blood tests (which were not without drama for me - I hate needles!) and a few weeks later was diagnosed with PANS (linked, in my case, to a specific bacteria). Dr. Tim explained what was going on with my immune system response and why it was causing problems for me. He also explained how he would treat it, and the steps we would go through depending on my response. I understood there were complexities and it would not necessarily be a quick process. Shortly after I started on antibiotics we began to notice positive changes. Those have continued, as has the treatment and, combined with therapy, I feel so much better now. The progress helped me face therapy knowing there was nothing holding me back. I am very grateful to Dr. Tim and The Children’s e-Hospital for my diagnosis and treatment, and for all the education about PANDAS and PANS that they gave me and give so many other people.

Ffion has written and illustrated several children’s picture books. She is also the co-director of Nurse Ted Limited, which produces picture books for children whose parents have serious illnesses. Ffion has also written and illustrated the Nurse Ted stories, and work with palliative care nurses who provides information for the books to aid children's understanding of medical issues. Ffion has joined The Children's e-Hospital Team and will work alongside The children's executive board to develop stories and resources to help children understand medical problems.

Dr Tim Ubhi is an NHS Consultant Paediatrician & Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health. He has over 27 years experience in Paediatrics & Child Health. Tim has a specialist interest in Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) and is a founding member of the UK PANS/PANDAS Physicians Network. Tim is also a member of the Scientific and Medical Advisory Board of the European Immunopsychiatry Association (EXPAND).

The early part of his career was as a lecturer in Paediatrics & Child Health at Leeds University. During this time he completed his research into using botulinum toxin to help children with cerebral palsy to walk. For this piece of work Tim was awarded the prestigious Michael Blacow prize by the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health. Tim was then awarded a Medical Research Council training fellowship looking at the development of novel treatments for childrens cancers.

A large part of his training was in paediatric oncology but more recently Tim has focussed on PANS/PANDAS with a particular interest in PANDAS. Tim has treated over 500 patients with PANDAS in the UK over the past 3 years. As a consultant and clinical director in the United Kingdom he noted the improvements in patient care that were necessary in order for paediatrics and child care to survive as part of a National Health Service. Tim has completed the NHS Leadership Academy Nye Bevan Executive Training Programme and graduated in March 2016.

He founded the Children's e-Hospital in 2015 and and this was the first online child health service of it's kind. The service has been rated "Outstanding" by The Care Quality Commission and is rapidly growing.
Tim also has a blog where you can read about child health political issues as well as heart warming and humerous stories in "The Diaries of a Children's Doctor" - www.drtimubhi.com

Dr Indra co-leads the Adult Immune-Mediated Behaviour Clinic with Dr Ubhi, focusing on adults with suspected PANS and immune-driven behavioural conditions. She is dedicated to empowering patients by addressing underlying immune and behavioural issues, particularly in adults with hormonal imbalances and gut-related disorders, with the goal of guiding them towards vitality and wellness through personalised care.

Dr Indra graduated from Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1997 and worked as an NHS GP until 2015 when she opened her specialist functional medical practice to provide personalised functional medicine consultations. She now has one of the few multi-disciplinary practices in the UK, and her team comprises doctors, health coaches, nutritional therapists, a psychotherapist, a psychiatrist, and a pharmacist. In addition to her practice, Dr Indra collaborates with the Nexus HealthHub and sees patients in Wetherby, expanding her reach and offering her expertise to a wider community.

Dr Indra's passion is helping her patients learn more about the journeys they have taken to get to where they are, but most importantly, what they can do to help themselves shift towards vitality. Her mission is to educate the world about functional medicine through her practice, community membership, and free webinars.

To quote Dr Indra, she says: “Our hormones are working perfectly for us. I believe in ‘Who is the patient experiencing the disease?’ Not; ‘What is the disease the patient is experiencing?’.”

She further comments: “Recently, I took a week out to sit and do nothing! This has opened my eyes to realising that sometimes in your healing journey, you just need the space to be.”

Vicki has many years of administrative experience working in the NHS and joined The Children's e-Hospital as a patient treatment coordinator in spring 2018. Vicki prides herself in puttng the patients first and has become a big hit with the families that we treat through the Children's e-Hospital. She is very approachable and is happy to answer any questions that you have. You can contact Vicki directly by emailing her at; vicki@e-hospital.co.uk

Maria Vittoria is a neurophysiology technician with a strong academic background. She graduated from the University of Sussex with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and completed a Master's in Neuroscience at Kings College London, specialising in Neuroimaging.

As a polysomnography (PSG) technician, Maria conducted sleep studies using electroencephalography (EEG) to record brain waves and electromyogram (EMG) to monitor muscle activity. Her expertise in data acquisition of multiple physiological parameters helped diagnose and treat sleep disorders.

Maria also worked as a neurofeedback technician, where she provided innovative brain training interventions to children and adults with ADHD, Autism, OCD, and stress-related disorders. She used EEG to monitor and regulate brain activity, allowing patients to learn self-regulation techniques, optimise cognitive function and regulate emotional responses. Improving the quality of life for individuals with neurological challenges through neurofeedback therapy has been a gratifying experience in her career.

In addition to her practical experience, Maria is an active member of esteemed professional organisations such as the British Neuroscience Association, the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies and holds a graduate basis of chartered membership with the British Psychological Society. She is also certified as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner.

Dr Fiona Dang is a foundation doctor based in County Durham. She graduated from the University of Nottingham with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) and Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSci).

Fiona has a strong background of academic research, with a special interest in medical technology. In her BMedSci dissertation, she focused on using magnetic resonance imaging as a tool to differentiate the subtypes of specific gastrointestinal diseases. Additionally, she contributed to research at the University of Nottingham in collaboration with Animal Free Research UK, where she employed computational modelling to simulate the human body as a research tool for critical illnesses.

During her foundation training, Fiona worked as a junior doctor in the paediatric department, where her appreciation for Dr Tim Ubhi’s work in Paediatric Autoimmune Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) motivated her to collaborate with him.

Fiona is working with us as a clinical research fellow at the Children’s e-Hospital, where she is investigating the use of a pupillometer and its potential to monitor treatment response in patients. Our hopes is to utilise this data for monitoring patient progress and to provide objective evidence for the clinical work that we do at the e-Hospital.

Hello, I'm Raj and I’m a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I trained in Birmingham, London and Liverpool.
I work collaboratively towards your goals from therapy with the importance of a therapeutic relationship, this is developed from trust and confidence by understanding your presenting concerns and offering evidence based psychological interventions. I am a BABCP accredited cognitive behaviour therapist and see children and adults for a range of issues including OCD behaviours, anger management, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, bereavement and lack of self esteem.
The best part of being a CBT therapist is helping my patients identify and build on current strengths, learn problem-solving strategies and enhance their coping skills.
I get to learn more effective ways to connect with others and use these to better communicate and get through to my patients.
I’m excited to be a part of the Children’s E Hospital because I feel that I can be part of an innovate approach to health care. I’m looking forward to being part of a team of people with a wide variety of skills, from whom I can learn and develop my own knowledge.

I’m Lucy and I’m an integrative psychotherapeutic child counsellor.
Therapy with me is about feeling supported every step of the way, in a safe and trusting relationship. I work with children and young people, and together look at what may be troubling them and how to help untangle their difficulties and make life easier.

Therapy works best when it is well-supported and I work closely with parents and schools. As well as offering talking therapy to children and young people, I see parents on their own. I offer a warm and reflective space to think about family difficulties, and explore strategies to help. These therapeutic parent sessions focus on helping find ways to cope in difficult times, so parents can support themselves and their family.

My training is integrative which means I choose from a variety of tried and tested approaches - from psychology and neurobiology - to create a tailored approach for each person. I am qualified to work with the arts. Sometimes young people find it easier to show how they feel through pictures or metaphors rather than find the right words.

I have worked in primary and secondary school counselling services, and I have nearly finished training for a Masters Degree in Child Psychotherapy. I am BACP registered. I can see people remotely or, preferably particularly for younger children, by direct meetings at the Children’s e-Hospital on Harley Street. I am thrilled to join this multi-disciplinary team of experts, because I believe that children heal best when knowledge and experience is shared.

I am also the host of the PANS/PANDAS Stories podcast, where I use my experience as a journalist to talk to those impacted by this illness, as well as the experts who treat them.

Growing up and living with PANS has immensely shaped my perspective, enabling me to build resilience and adaptability. I have a strong combined background of health and social care with a huge passion for art. I completed my level 3 in both Health and Social Care and Art and Design. The combination of my experiences has allowed me to approach my work with understanding, creativity and empathy.

Despite PANS I spent time abroad working on archaeological excavations which resulted in me producing archaeological illustrations which were later published. I also had the pleasure of implementing and teaching an art therapy session for an NHS mental health Acute Day Centre, which I found incredibly rewarding.

I am delighted to be part of this team. As an adult with PANS, I would like to spread a little joy and understanding through my creative talents.

Andy is a management consultant for a large firm in London and has experience in the transport & defence industry. Andy and his wife, Theresa, have an 11-year old daughter Holly who has PANDAS and a 13-year old healthy son called William. They live in Surrey and are passionate about helping others by increasing the profile and awareness of this condition. They consider themselves fortunate as they were able to get a swift diagnosis through Dr Ubhi and begin a successful course of treatment.

Theresa is currently working in a senior operations role in the NHS . She worked commercially in publishing and media before joining the NHS. Theresa has experience in man management, service delivery, capacity and demand planning, change management, negotiation and project management. It was through a colleague that she heard about PANDAS and then investigated further and found the Children's e-Hospital.

Michelle is a keen advocate for PANS/PANDAS awareness and the importance of those affected having the appropriate access to diagnosis, treatment and support. Michelle has personal experience with the many challenges that families face as one of her children suffers from the condition.

Michelle is looking forward to supporting the Children's e-hospital in their important work in this area.

Michelle's professional experience includes being co-founder of Cirrus, a market leader CCaaS and CX business. Michelle also has corporate consulting experience with Deloitte where she worked across the private and public sectors.

Jason brings first-hand experience and insight as a father of a child diagnosed with PANDAS. His personal journey navigating the complexities of this condition has equipped him with a unique perspective, enabling him to effectively guide and support other families through similar challenges.

As a passionate advocate for children with PANDAS, Jason hopes to be instrumental in enhancing awareness, improving patient experiences, and influencing policy changes. His commitment to this cause, combined with his background in leading businesses and driving organizational success will help him as an advisor to the Children's e-Hospital to ensure that patient care remains at the forefront.

Jason is a serial entrepreneur and is currently the CEO and founder of Cirrus, a market leading CCaaS and CX business, and he holds a Royal Warrant for Cirrus’ services to the Royal Household.

Caroline has a background in corporate learning and development and has led her own coaching and leadership development consultancy for over a decade. Her passion for her work is rooted in the commitment to helping people be happier and healthier in their working lives.

Caroline has a deeply personal connection to the children’s e-hospital. As a mum to two boys, she feels privileged to have received their support and treatment for her elder son. With the right treatment plan, her son has been able to return to school and to regain mental and physical health. Caroline’s aim is to combine her professional skills and personal insights to help extend this opportunity for healing to as many young people as possible.

Clare is a registered mental health nurse by background and has always had a particular interest in child and parental mental health. Having previously worked in CAMHS she now is a lead practitioner for a NHS perinatal mental health service supporting women experiencing mental health difficulties in pregnancy and postnatally.

She is a Mum of two girls, one of whom has a diagnosis of PANDAS, and is excited to have the opportunity to support the valuable work of the Children’s e-Hospital.

Lucinda Miller has over 20 years of experience and qualified as a naturopath, gaining a further diploma from the Functional Medicine University. She is a fully qualified NLP coach and mentor for kids with ADHD and Autism. Lucinda is also the author of the bestselling children’s nutrition and cookbook The Good Stuff.

Lucinda founded the NatureDoc Clinic, and runs a team of UK-wide nutritional therapists specialising in child and teen nutrition. They have a strong focus on gut health, inflammation and immunity, while integrating nutrition with conventional medicine. She is the mum of three and has joined the Children's e-Hospital to help produce an integrated approach to child health.