Dr. Dupe Akomolafe is a seasoned Health and Social Care entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience.

She earned her medical degree from the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1994 before moving to the UK for postgraduate training.

Dr. Akomolafe began her career in Paediatrics, working in several UK hospital units before transitioning to General Practice over two decades ago. Seeking a more family-friendly role, she became a GP Partner, balancing her NHS work with a part-time role in the family business —the award-winning Christchurch Health Centre.

After over 25 years of dedicated service, she retired from the NHS in May 2022. Today, she works full-time alongside her husband as a Mental Wealth Management Consultant and Private GP, with a special interest in Women’s Health.

Baba Akomolafe is a visionary leader in Health and Social Care entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on digital transformation in healthcare. With a background in Pharmacy, he has successfully revitalized Christchurch Health Centre, turning it from a struggling retail pharmacy into a thriving Healthcare Hub.

Starting his career in hospital pharmacy in the UK after earning his pharmacy degree in Lagos, Nigeria, Baba later transitioned into community pharmacy. His leadership and innovative mindset turned Christchurch Health centre into an award winning Healthcare Hub.

Baba is also the Community Pharmacy PCN Engagement Lead for Braintree.

Amanda joined Christchurch Cares as Manager in September 2024, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the care industry. Her journey in health and social care began as an Activities Coordinator, and through dedication and hard work, she progressed through roles as a Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Deputy Manager, and now Care Manager.

With a strong foundation in both hands-on care and leadership, Amanda holds multiple qualifications, including a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care, a Team Leader qualification, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care. Her extensive experience and commitment to person-centered care ensure that Christchurch Cares continues to provide high-quality, compassionate support to those who need it most.

Nikki has been a dedicated member of the Christchurch team for over 23 years. She began her career as a Dispensing Assistant and steadily advanced through hard work and commitment, eventually becoming an Accuracy Checking Technician.

In 2008, when the Pharmacy relocated from its original High Street premises to Rayne Road, Nikki stepped into the role of Deputy Pharmacy Manager, playing a pivotal part in the transition and continued development of the service.

In May 2022, Nikki took on a broader leadership role as the Practice Manager of the entire Christchurch Health Centre, where she now oversees the day-to-day running of both the Pharmacy and Care operations, continuing her legacy of excellence and care.

Ayoade joined the company in January 2023 and became a Team leader in September 2023. In her role as a Team Leader, she functions in a multidimensional role. She is a true team player, good negotiator and a great manager with 12years experience in HR and Business Operations, and over 3years experience in adult care respectively. She undertakes human resources functions, strategic business development functions and supports the team to deliver quality service.