Alex George (television personality)
Alex George | |
|---|---|
| UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador | |
| Assumed office 3 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1990 Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | A&E Doctor & TV Personality |
Alex George (born 15 February 1990) is a British physician and TV personality who serves as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador within the Department for Education[1]
Having first come to fame in the fourth series of British reality dating show Love Island, George returned to work as a Emergency Medicine doctor in Lewisham Hospital Emergency Department.[2] Since returning to work as a doctor, George has made regular appearances on talk shows including Lorraine, Loose Women, and Good Morning Britain.
In March 2019, George began a podcast, The Waiting Room With Dr Alex where he interviews other healthcare professionals about topical health and wellbeing issues. In July 2020, George lost his younger brother, Llŷr, to suicide.[3]
In November 2020, George announced he was intending to train as a GP in 2021.
On 3 January 2021, George started a campaign inviting the UK Government to make mental health amongst the youth a priority, especially due to the impact of lockdowns in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. One month later, during Children's Mental Health Week, George met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson where he was appointed to a new position as Youth Mental Health Ambassador.
References
- ^ "Prime Minister appoints Dr. Alex George as Youth Mental Health Ambassador". 3 February 2021.
- ^ "Love Island's Doctor Alex returns to work at Lewisham Hospital". 18 December 2018.
- ^ "Dr Alex George opens up about losing his younger brother to mental health during lockdown". 14 September 2020.