Notice of retirement – A message from Dr David Loveday

  As many of you will be aware, this is my last year at Plas Ffynnon and I will be retiring at the end of June.

  It has been a huge privilege to be part of the lives of many of you since 1997.

  For over 28 years General Practice has been rewarding, fascinating and challenging, in equal measure. I can       honestly say I’ve not had a dull moment in my working life, in this tucked-away little corner of the borders – in an area and among a people that I have grown to love greatly.

 I’ve worked with some truly inspirational colleagues and some wonderful staff; shared some good times and some bad. We’ve weathered the storms of the pandemic, recession, health scares and numerous political upheavals. The fundamentals of medicine may not have changed but the complexity of delivery has grown beyond recognition.

 Plas Ffynnon has a truly excellent team, and I will be leaving you in good hands.

 For me though, it’s time to move on and occupy myself in other ways. I don’t intend to go far, so we may meet again. 

 However, if we do bump into each other in the street, at a concert or in a garden please don’t ask me look at the odd skin blemish on your cheek, tell me about a new medication side-effect, or ask how to speed up your hospital treatment, but do say hello!

 Best wishes and good health to you all.