TWO Blackburn GPs have been given new roles to improve patient care through the use of technology and educational development.

Dr Hereward Brown, who practices at Gebbie, Burn and Brown, in Preston New Road, and Dr Stephen Gunn, of Witton Medical Centre, Preston Old Road, have been appointed clinical leads for Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Dr Brown said: “I will be looking at how we can use technology to improve patient care.”

Dr Gunn said: “I will be working with the CCG and member practices to identify educational development and will be available to offer advice to ensure high quality care.”