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==Life and career==
==Life and career==
George grew up in [[Nantgaredig]], a village near [[Carmarthen]], [[Wales]].<ref name="Heart">{{Cite news|url=https://amp.heart.co.uk/showbiz/celebrities/who-is-dr-alex-george-girlfriend-university-age/|title=Who is Dr Alex George and does he have a girlfriend?|work=[[Heart (radio network)|Heart]]|access-date=6 February 2021|date=3 February 2021}}</ref> He is the oldest of three children.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-02-18|title=Love Island's Dr Alex George: 'If my brother had asked for help, would he still be alive?'|url=http://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/18/love-islands-dr-alex-george-if-my-brother-had-asked-for-help-would-he-still-be-alive|access-date=2021-02-18|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> George studied Medicine at the [[University of Exeter]] and went on to work in Emergency Medicine at [[University Hospital Lewisham]] in [[London]]. He is not on the GMC's specialist register having held a full license to practice since 2016. In 2020, George announced his intentions to specialise in [[general practice]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/love-islands-dr-alex-george-23061210.amp|title=Love Island's Dr Alex George announces he is leaving A&E job to train to be a GP|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|access-date=6 February 2021}}</ref>
George grew up in [[Nantgaredig]], a village near [[Carmarthen]], [[Wales]].<ref name="Heart">{{Cite news|url=https://amp.heart.co.uk/showbiz/celebrities/who-is-dr-alex-george-girlfriend-university-age/|title=Who is Dr Alex George and does he have a girlfriend?|work=[[Heart (radio network)|Heart]]|access-date=6 February 2021|date=3 February 2021}}</ref> He is the oldest of three children.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-02-18|title=Love Island's Dr Alex George: 'If my brother had asked for help, would he still be alive?'|url=http://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/feb/18/love-islands-dr-alex-george-if-my-brother-had-asked-for-help-would-he-still-be-alive|access-date=2021-02-18|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref> George studied Medicine at the [[University of Exeter]] and went on to work in Emergency Medicine at [[University Hospital Lewisham]] in [[London]]. He is not on the GMC's specialist register having held a full license to practice since 2016. In 2020, George announced his intentions to specialise in [[general practice]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/love-islands-dr-alex-george-23061210.amp|title=Love Island's Dr Alex George announces he is leaving A&E job to train to be a GP|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|access-date=6 February 2021}}</ref>


In 2018, George appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality dating series ''[[Love Island (2015 TV series)|Love Island]]''. Following the show, he returned to working part-time at Lewisham whilst also making regular media appearances speaking about mental health on ITV morning shows including ''[[Good Morning Britain (2014 TV programme)|Good Morning Britain]]'', ''[[Lorraine (TV programme)|Lorraine]]'' and ''[[Loose Women]]''.
In 2018, George appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality dating series ''[[Love Island (2015 TV series)|Love Island]]''. Following the show, he returned to working part-time at Lewisham whilst also making regular media appearances speaking about mental health on ITV morning shows including ''[[Good Morning Britain (2014 TV programme)|Good Morning Britain]]'', ''[[Lorraine (TV programme)|Lorraine]]'' and ''[[Loose Women]]''.


In 2019 George launched his podcast ''The Waiting Room with Dr Alex'' in which he interviews other healthcare professionals about topical health and wellbeing issues. Guests have included [[David Nott]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Waiting Room With Dr Alex on Apple Podcasts|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-waiting-room-with-dr-alex/id1453985439|access-date=2021-02-18|website=Apple Podcasts|language=en-gb}}</ref>
In 2019 George launched his podcast ''The Waiting Room with Dr Alex'' in which he interviews other healthcare professionals about topical health and wellbeing issues. Guests have included [[David Nott]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Waiting Room With Dr Alex on Apple Podcasts|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-waiting-room-with-dr-alex/id1453985439|access-date=2021-02-18|website=Apple Podcasts|language=en-gb}}</ref>


In July 2020, George's youngest brother Llŷr died by suicide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/lorraine/articles/dr-alex-george-opens-up-about-losing-his-younger-brother-to-mental-health|title=Dr Alex George opens up about losing his younger brother to mental health during lockdown
In July 2020, George's youngest brother Llŷr died by suicide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/lorraine/articles/dr-alex-george-opens-up-about-losing-his-younger-brother-to-mental-health|title=Dr Alex George opens up about losing his younger brother to mental health during lockdown
|date=14 September 2020}}</ref> In January 2021, George launched a campaign requesting the UK Government prioritise mental health amongst children and adolescents, especially in light of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. During Children's Mental Health Week in February 2021, George met with Prime Minister [[Boris Johnson]], who appointed George to the newly created position of Youth Mental Health Ambassador.<ref name="Press Release"></ref> In addition, George also became a member of the Mental Health in Education Action Group.<ref name=":0" /> They will discuss the best way for children to return to education after the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and ensure they receive the support they need.<ref name="Press Release" />
|date=14 September 2020}}</ref> In January 2021, George launched a campaign requesting the UK Government prioritise mental health amongst children and adolescents, especially in light of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. During Children's Mental Health Week in February 2021, George met with Prime Minister [[Boris Johnson]], who appointed George to the newly created position of Youth Mental Health Ambassador.<ref name="Press Release" /> In addition, George also became a member of the Mental Health in Education Action Group.<ref name=":0" /> They will discuss the best way for children to return to education after the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and ensure they receive the support they need.<ref name="Press Release" />


At his post as Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex will work to improve the support that young people receive regarding their [[mental health]], as well as aid in the shaping and creation of policies to increase the support for students within the education system. George holds a large [[social media]] following, which he will use to demonstrate the support currently available whilst working to bring about changes.<ref name="Press Release" />
At his post as Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex will work to improve the support that young people receive regarding their [[mental health]], as well as aid in the shaping and creation of policies to increase the support for students within the education system. George holds a large [[social media]] following, which he will use to demonstrate the support currently available whilst working to bring about changes.<ref name="Press Release" />

Revision as of 00:55, 2 July 2021

Doctor
Alex George
George in 2021
UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador
Incumbent
Assumed office
3 February 2021
Prime MinisterBoris Johnson
Preceded byPosition established
Personal details
Born (1991-02-15) 15 February 1991 (age 33)[1]
Carmarthen, Wales
Alma mater
Profession
  • A&E doctor
  • television personality

Alex George is a Welsh physician and television personality who serves as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador within the Department for Education.[2]

Life and career

George grew up in Nantgaredig, a village near Carmarthen, Wales.[3] He is the oldest of three children.[4] George studied Medicine at the University of Exeter and went on to work in Emergency Medicine at University Hospital Lewisham in London. He is not on the GMC's specialist register having held a full license to practice since 2016. In 2020, George announced his intentions to specialise in general practice.[5]

In 2018, George appeared in the fourth series of the ITV2 reality dating series Love Island. Following the show, he returned to working part-time at Lewisham whilst also making regular media appearances speaking about mental health on ITV morning shows including Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and Loose Women.

In 2019 George launched his podcast The Waiting Room with Dr Alex in which he interviews other healthcare professionals about topical health and wellbeing issues. Guests have included David Nott.[6]

In July 2020, George's youngest brother Llŷr died by suicide.[7] In January 2021, George launched a campaign requesting the UK Government prioritise mental health amongst children and adolescents, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. During Children's Mental Health Week in February 2021, George met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who appointed George to the newly created position of Youth Mental Health Ambassador.[2] In addition, George also became a member of the Mental Health in Education Action Group.[4] They will discuss the best way for children to return to education after the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure they receive the support they need.[2]

At his post as Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex will work to improve the support that young people receive regarding their mental health, as well as aid in the shaping and creation of policies to increase the support for students within the education system. George holds a large social media following, which he will use to demonstrate the support currently available whilst working to bring about changes.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Lewisham's Love Island star Dr Alex reflects on turning 30". News Shopper. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Prime Minister appoints Dr. Alex George as Youth Mental Health Ambassador". 3 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Who is Dr Alex George and does he have a girlfriend?". Heart. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Love Island's Dr Alex George: 'If my brother had asked for help, would he still be alive?'". The Guardian. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Love Island's Dr Alex George announces he is leaving A&E job to train to be a GP". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  6. ^ "The Waiting Room With Dr Alex on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Dr Alex George opens up about losing his younger brother to mental health during lockdown". 14 September 2020.
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