THIRTEEN retired doctors from Dunfermline and West Fife are set to come out of retirement to join the frontline in the fight against coronavirus.
The heroic medics have answered a call from both the Westminster and Holyrood governments to help an under-siege NHS battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 13 doctors, who live in the area, have received temporary registration from the General Medical Council (GMC) to return to work to help the health service cope with the outbreak.
Those receiving temporary licences are generally coming back from retirement or left the service and returning to help and these licences will allow them to return to the frontline immediately.
They've been hailed by Douglas Chapman, MP for Dunfermline and West Fife, who said: “I am delighted that these doctors have answered the call for help from the Scottish Government and are coming back in service.
“It is a totally selfless act to come back onto the frontline as they will be putting their own health at risk as they are exposed to COVID-19 patients and for that we will be forever grateful.
“It is at times like these that we realise that our NHS is full of incredible people who will do whatever it takes to care for us."
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