Dr Steve Holmes has worked as a GP for more than 30 years and works as a part-time partner in Shepton Mallet in Somerset. Dr Holmes is education lead for PCRS and is a previous chair. He has been on RCGP council for the last 10 years and has worked extensively with the British Thoracic Society, British Lung Foundation and RCGP with more than 200 publications to his name. Dr Holmes is passionate that evidence based, patient centred care will improve outcomes and the quality of life of our patients. Dr Holmes is married with two daughters.