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Dr. Onkar Sahota

Meet Onkar

Dr Onkar Sahota is a dynamic leader and a dedicated GP with a strong commitment to his communities and public health. As a former elected London Assembly member representing Ealing and Hillingdon since 2012 and chairing the Assembly’s Health Committee since 2013, Onkar has been instrumental in shaping healthcare policies for the city. Onkar is former Chair and Deputy Chair of the London Assembly, and a previous member of the Oversight and Economy Committees.

Born in Punjab, India, and raised in Hayes, London, Onkar's journey epitomizes the spirit of perseverance and hard work. Inspired by his father's journey from a British Airways maintenance worker to a successful business owner, Dr Sahota is driven to create opportunities for others to succeed.

A visionary with a diverse skill set, Onkar holds a medical degree from Sheffield University and an MBA from the prestigious London Business School. He further honed his expertise in Health Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Beyond his medical practice, Onkar has also contributed significantly to global healthcare, consulting for the Department for International Development on World Bank funded primary care reforms in Russia and Uzbekistan.

Devoted to community service, Dr Sahota has also chaired the Governing Body of a Primary School in Southall and served as a Magistrate (Justice of Peace) on the Ealing Bench from 1990-2015.

As a trusted advocate for health and social issues, Dr Onkar Sahota continues to be driven to achieve positive impact in these areas.

Latest News

Pupil absences a concern

Oct 20, 2023

Pupil absences a concern

LONDON ASSEMBLY LABOUR News release 20.10.23 For immediate use Commenting on DfE data showing that persistent school absence has more...

Fixing the crisis in NHS dentistry

Oct 13, 2023

Fixing the crisis in NHS dentistry

The crisis in NHS dentistry has become so significant that all parts of the political spectrum agree that urgent change is needed.

Dr Onkar Sahota warns of NHS reaching breaking point in London as workforce crisis deepens

Sep 20, 2023

Dr Onkar Sahota warns of NHS reaching breaking point in London as workforce crisis deepens

LONDON ASSEMBLY LABOUR News release Dr Onkar Sahota AM has warned that the NHS crisis will deepen and reach “breaking point” this winter...

Update from City Hall

Sep 20, 2023

Update from City Hall

I wanted to update you on what I’ve been up to both in the community and at City Hall over the past few months. If you want to get in...

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Annual Report - Why Onkar Sahota became an Assembly Member

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Annual Report - Why Onkar Sahota became an Assembly Member

Find out more about the London Assembly by reading the interactive version of the Annual Report here: https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/london-assembly/london-assembly-publications/london-assembly-annual-report-2017-18

Dr Onkar Sahota AM talking about Mental Health on Time To Talk Day

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Dr Onkar Sahota AM talking about Mental Health on Time To Talk Day

Take five minutes today to talk about Mental Health to help end discrimination and make changes to approaches to Mental Health.

Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the National Health Service

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Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the National Health Service

The Assembly agreed a motion putting on record its gratitude to the extraordinary people, including those from overseas, who work or have worked, for the NHS in London. Hear what Dr Onkar Sahota AM, who proposed the motion, has to say.

Dr. Onkar Sahota AM motion on Sikh war memorial

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Dr. Onkar Sahota AM motion on Sikh war memorial

The Assembly calls upon the Mayor, before the end of his Mayoralty, to work with the National Sikh War Memorial Trust to fin d a Central London site befitting a permanent national monument dedicated to the Sikhs who made, or were willing to make, the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of our country.

London Assembly plenary session January 2021

London Assembly plenary session January 2021

At the London Assembly plenary session last week, we heard a very moving story about an NHS nurse; one of so many healthcare staff at the frontline of fighting Covid. We owe everyone working for the NHS a huge debt of gratitude. And we know this is all happening after ten years of neglect by this Government. Staff are doing a phenomenonal job despite being under resourced - but it is vital that the Government does the right thing and provides proper resources and funding for the NHS.

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