At Alcohol Free Sikhs, our strength lies in the dedication, empathy, and experience of our team. Each member brings a unique blend of professional knowledge, lived experience, and spiritual understanding to support individuals and families on their journey toward a healthier, alcohol-free life.
We are educators, healthcare professionals, recovery advocates, youth mentors, and community leaders — united by a shared mission to enhance lives through the wisdom of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, and a deep commitment to Seva (selfless service).
Our dedicated team comprises professionals and volunteers who bring a wealth of experience in health education, community outreach, and support services. Together, we work tirelessly to develop programmes that resonate with the community and address the unique challenges faced by individuals dealing with alcohol-related issues.
We don’t just promote an alcohol-free lifestyle; we lead by example, grounded in Oneness, Humility, and Community. Guided by Sikh principles and driven by service, we are proud to be part of a growing movement to heal and uplift humanity.
Gurdev Singh Rayat is a highly respected figure within the UK Sikh community and serves as an Ambassador and Community Leader at Alcohol Free Sikhs. With decades of service dedicated to faith, culture, and wellbeing, Gurdev Ji brings deep-rooted community insight and unwavering commitment to supporting individuals on their journey to alcohol-free living.
He is a Founding Member of the Ramgarhia Sikh Association Woolwich, an Executive Member of the Supreme Sikh Council, and a Trustee of the Ramgarhia Association, playing a pivotal role in strengthening community engagement and representation at both grassroots and national levels.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his outstanding service, Gurdev Ji leads with humility, wisdom, and a passion for empowering others through Sikh values, unity, and compassion. At AFS, he champions awareness, outreach, and meaningful dialogue within Gurdwaras and wider networks.
Alcohol Free Sikhs is a health and wellbeing platform inspiring you to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Healthcare Experience
Over 20 years of corporate experience in Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare has enabled me to gain a wealth of skills, expertise and accomplishments.
Medreich Plc – General Manager UK
Responsible for the sales and strategic relationships with UK’s largest pharmaceutical wholesalers, pharmacy groups and distributors.
Medreich
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Community Educational Workshops
Mental Health & Wellbeing | Eye Health | Diabetes | Dementia
Previous Appointments
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services – Charity Board Member & Ambassador
• Alzheimer’s Society – Dementia Community Educational Workshops
• International Glaucoma Association (IGA) – joint venture in delivering a community educational programme to local communications on eye health to prevent glaucoma and sight loss.
Dr Ranj Sagoo is a GP, lifestyle medicine physician, and holistic wellbeing coach who specialises in helping high-achieving professionals overcome stress, burnout, and self-doubt.
With nearly 20 years of medical experience, he combines the power of coaching, NLP, hypnotherapy, and lifestyle medicine to get to the root of emotional and mental exhaustion.
His mission is to guide clients out of survival mode and into a life of clarity, confidence, balance, and lasting joy, so they can thrive not just in their careers, but in every aspect of life.
Dr. Parwaan Singh Oberoi completed his BDS in India and earned his Master’s degree from the prestigious London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. As a patient-focused dentist, he is dedicated to providing excellent care and making a positive impact on his patients’ lives. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, he brings a culturally sensitive approach to his practice.
Gurjeet Jutley is a Consultant Ophthalmologist based in Oxford, specialising in cataract and glaucoma surgery. With a career built on precision, compassion, and continuous innovation, he offers a wide range of treatments from conventional surgeries such as trabeculectomy and tube shunt procedures to cutting-edge techniques like minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He is a high output cataract surgeon, using an array of lenses to achieve excellent outcomes and spectacle independence.
Growing up in a Sikh household, Gurjeet is proud to live by the principles of seva (selfless service), sat (truthful living), and compassion, values that closely align with the mission of Alcohol Free Sikhs. His clean lifestyle is both a personal commitment and a professional statement, resonating deeply with the ethos of promoting wellbeing, clarity, and balance in life.
In his role as an ambassador for Alcohol Free Sikhs, Gurjeet shares his expertise to raise awareness about the critical link between alcohol consumption and eye health. He regularly engages in community education, offering insights into how lifestyle can impact vision, accelerate ocular conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts, and contribute to long-term eye damage.
Through his clinical practice and his involvement with Alcohol Free Sikhs, Gurjeet Jutley is committed to empowering individuals with knowledge and encouraging healthier choices that support long-term wellbeing.
Subhash Suthar is a trained Clinical & Therapeutics pharmacist, with a focus in Eye Health Education. He is nationally & internationally involved with many organisations and regularly delivers educational sessions about eye care. He has developed the WOK (Wrist-On-Knuckle) drops instilling technique, for safe and correct eye drops instillation. Winner of 2019, David Burt inaugural award on Advances in Vision care. He is focused on programmes targeted to ethnic requirements (speaking in Ethnic Languages viz. Gujarati, Hindi, Swahili) for eye health and eye drops.
Hemant Patel is a retired pharmacist, clinical leader, and bestselling author dedicated to transforming lives through science-backed health education and community empowerment. With over four decades of experience, he bridges the worlds of pharmacy, functional medicine, and public health to address the root causes of chronic illness.
A passionate advocate for self-care and preventative health, Hemant now focuses on educating diverse communities about inflammation, lifestyle disease, and drug-induced nutrient depletion. His work empowers individuals and families to reclaim their energy, purpose, and vitality – naturally and sustainably.
Whether through coaching, writing, or speaking, Hemant’s mission is to help people make informed choices, overcome silent suffering, and live a life aligned with clarity, compassion, and long-term wellbeing.
Alcohol Free Sikhs is building a healthier world, enhancing community health through unity, kindness, education and the timeless wisdom of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
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