Dr. Anitha Rangaswamy, a General Practitioner based in Preston, has carved her niche in the heart of Preston's South Asian Community by promoting health and culture.

She is a first-generation immigrant, with a a deep understanding of the cultural and social dynamics that shape health and wellbeing in diverse communities. With over two decades of experience in women’s health and general practice, she currently serves as a partner at a GP surgery in Preston. Anitha is committed to delivering holistic, compassionate care to the communities she serves.

In addition to her clinical work as a GP partner, she has served as a Director of the local Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), contributing to service development in areas such as safeguarding vulnerable groups and women’s health. Her GP Practise is a part of a large Primary Care Network, which conducts outreach clinics for the homeless and sex workers. This is carried out collaboration with Preston City Council and social services. She is passionate about tackling social inequality and has actively promoted public health initiatives, including engaging with women at the Preston Muslim Women’s Forum to raise awareness around Covid vaccination. She also recognises the growing challenges of loneliness and social isolation within immigrant communities, and advocates for stronger, more inclusive support systems across social and health care to meet these needs.