A DOCTOR has been recognsied with a trip to Downing Street, courtesy of Aberconwy MP Robin Millar.

As part of a series of events to celebrate 75 years of the NHS, Dr Mike Bloom, Cluster Lead of Conwy West GPs, was invited to a special reception at Number 10. 

Dr Bloom, who represented GPs and NHS staff across North Wales, was praised for his work in supporting the vaccine rollout for residents of care homes from Conwy to Rhyl during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It was a privilege to be recognised in this way and visiting Number 10 Downing Street was certainly a unique experience," Dr Bloom said. 

“The vaccine rollout across North Wales, and indeed all that we deliver in the NHS, is only possible though a vast team effort. This recognition is a recognition of all those efforts and so I’d like to thank this opportunity to thank my team and colleagues for their efforts.

"They are an inspiration to the communities that they serve.”

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Mr Millar said: "I’m delighted that Dr Bloom, representing GPs and NHS staff across North Wales, has been recognised in this way and it was a pleasure to accompany him to Downing Street and to learn more about his work and the work of NHS teams throughout Aberconwy.

“GPs provide an invaluable service to so many but I understand the very real challenges that they are facing on a daily basis.

"I will continue to work to support the staff of the NHS and to provide better access to healthcare for residents and I would like to take this opportunity to thank, once again, the fantastic NHS working in Aberconwy and throughout North Wales.”