Farewell
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Mushtaq Ahmed Dr Mushtaq Ahmed, Manager Genetic Counsellor, has retired after 29 years of working at the genetic counselling service. Dr Ahmed stated that he thoroughly enjoyed his work and support from his past and present colleagues and the Trust. Dr Mushtaq Ahmed has dedicated his career to Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine. He has been one of the pioneers of transcultural genetic counselling service in the UK and has helped to set up genetic counselling services in Pakistan and the Middle East. Dr Mushtaq Ahmed has played a key role in engaging and recruiting British Pakistani families in genomic research projects. The findings of these projects have significantly contributed to patient care and genomic knowledge. This work has led LTHT
to be at the forefront of Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine both nationally and internationally. Dr Jennifer Campbell, Head of Yorkshire Regional Genetics Service at LTHT, Dr Saghira Malik Sharif, Ms Kath Ashcroft and Ms Rachel Belk and the team has arranged a special farewell event in September to appreciate Mushtaq’s hard work, clinical care to his patients and the huge contribution in enhancing the inclusion of diverse populations in genomics. and contribution Mushtaq has many fond memories of his work at LTHT and has said that he intends to carry on with his voluntary role with the Advonet Group where a wide range of advocacy services are offered to people from diverse backgrounds, facing a range of challenges, in the Leeds area. Mushtaq is looking forward to long walks, reading and last but not least watching cricket.
Helen Johnston Helen one of our amazing midwives has retired. Helen started her nursing career in 1984 and worked from 1987 at the LGI. She began her career as a midwife in 1981 and has been part of our antenatal family for many years. Helen was a fantastic midwife and student mentor, she now has time to enjoy her passion for travelling (Covidpermitting) and if not has lots of time to do jigsaws, learn the harmonica and meet up with her friends! Helen’s colleagues said: ‘We’ll miss you and wish you all the best for a well deserved ‘you time’ lots of love from your maternity family.
A fond farewell to our long-serving staff 22
