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Shropshire hospital honours doctor who 'looks after patients as though they were his own family'

A specialised doctor has been recognised for his life-saving work and for "always putting the patient first".

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital honours doctor who 'looks after patients as though they were his own family'

Supporting image for story: Shropshire hospital introduces award in memory of former chief nurse

Shropshire hospital introduces award in memory of former chief nurse

Supporting image for story: Decision in former Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing won’t be handed down until the new year

Decision in former Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing won’t be handed down until the new year

Supporting image for story: Minister to visit 'world class' veterans centre at Shropshire hospital helping people transition to civilian life

Minister to visit 'world class' veterans centre at Shropshire hospital helping people transition to civilian life

Supporting image for story: Panel in Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing retires

Panel in Gobowen nurse's conduct hearing retires

Supporting image for story: 'Bullying' Oswestry ward manager who 'had to stop herself gouging former colleagues eyeballs out' shares her side of the story

'Bullying' Oswestry ward manager who 'had to stop herself gouging former colleagues eyeballs out' shares her side of the story

Supporting image for story: New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

New Railways Bill should pave way for train services to Oswestry and step-free access at Whitchurch Station, MP says

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Shropshire hospital honours doctor who 'looks after patients as though they were his own family'

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Supporting image for story: Shropshire college joins campaign to highlight power of specialist further education

Shropshire college joins campaign to highlight power of specialist further education

Supporting image for story: Oswestry illuminated tractor run thinks of Ella from Ellesmere who died when she was just 13 years-old

Oswestry illuminated tractor run thinks of Ella from Ellesmere who died when she was just 13 years-old

Supporting image for story: Gobowen panto returns with Jack and the Beanstalk!

Gobowen panto returns with Jack and the Beanstalk!

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About Gobowen

A large village near Oswestry, Gobowen is probably best known for its railway station but has a variety of other amenities including its local shops, churches and pub. The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital is also sited nearby.