Dr Barbara Kelly retired on Friday 2 August after serving Reepham as a general practitioner for 29 years. A small celebration was held in the grounds of the surgery that evening, where many patients, friends and colleagues wished her a long and happy retirement.
Dr Barbara Kelly received a Rotary award in recognition of her services to the Reepham community. Photo: John Tym
“I’ve been overwhelmed with all the good wishes,” said Dr Kelly. “It has been a privilege to be a family GP, to see people from babies to graves. But it’s nice to hand over to younger doctors. I know patients don’t like change; doctors don’t like change either, but it has to come. I wish the practice well.”
Dr Kelly has been replaced by Dr Philip Ager, who has started as a full-time partner with the practice and will work primarily at the Reepham Surgery in Smugglers Lane.