Published: Friday, 21st March, 2008 09:00
Doctor bows out after 25 years’ service
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A WELL-RESPECTED Prestonpans doctor is retiring from general practice at the town’s health centre at the beginning of next month.
A letter announcing the retiral of Dr Iain McNeill, after 25 years’ service in Prestonpans, has been issued to his patients. It confirms that he will be replaced by Dr Iain McLeod from Edinburgh.
In the letter, Dr McNeill states: “I greatly value the many memories of the 25 years I have spent here.
“I have seen a great deal of courage and perseverance by people who were disabled or ill, and countless acts of kindness by the family friends and neighbours who care for them.
“It has been a privilege to be involved in the care of such people.”
At last week’s meeting of the town’s community council, Dr McNeill’s service to the area was praised by members.
Chairman James Yule said: “He has been a well-liked doctor and has been a good servant to Prestonpans.”
Victor Cummings added: “He really went beyond the call of duty in his work and it wasn’t just about the patient, but family as well.”
Dr McNeill, who is 61, confirmed that, as well as there being a replacement in place for him, other changes are afoot at the practice.
He said: “There is nothing I can say about these at the moment, but as soon as they have been agreed, we will make them public.”
There were many things that had given him pleasure during his years of general practice in Prestonpans, he admitted.
“Some of the things that have given me particular satisfaction were my time as a GP trainer for a few years and being involved in the setting up of the general practice out-of-hours service, that covered most of East Lothian for several years,” he added.
Dr McNeill, who is married with two sons and lives in Longniddry, planned to keep busy during retirement.
“I am going to do more walking and cycling and play more golf,” he said.
“I would also like to spend a little more time sailing and windsurfing. I windsurf on beaches in East Lothian, anywhere between North Berwick and Longniddry.
“I will also keep on my work as a committe member of the East Lothian Branch of the Royal Scots’ Country Dance Society.”
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