PATIENTS have paid tribute to an "absolutely wonderful" doctor from Llangollen following her tragic death.

Dr Jane Green, who was from Llangollen and worked at the Caxton Surgery in Oswestry, sadly took her own life, an inquest heard last week.

After news of the 51-year-old's tragic passing was shared on social media, dozens of Dr Green's former patients commented paying tribute.

One person said: "An absolutely wonderful lady. She helped me do much and I will always be grateful."

Another added: "Such a lovely lady, so kind and caring, a sad loss in every way."

A further commentor said: "A truly wonderful GP and lovely person. This is so incredibly sad. A huge loss, my thoughts are with her family and friends."

Others described her as a "compassionate", "understanding" and "incredible" doctor who will be very sadly missed.

Another person said: "Was fortunate to meet her several times over the past few years. I remember seeing her walking through the waiting room at Caxton in her scrubs, she smiled and I smiled back and said hello.

"She was so attentive and listened she was so full of empathy and so supportive. So incredibly sad. Thoughts go out to her family and to everyone at Caxton."

The inquest heard that Dr Green had been suffering from mental health issues, including work-related stress for which she had spent a period signed off work. 

The Caxton Surgery also paid tribute. A spokesperson on behalf of the surgery said: "Jane was an exceptional doctor, friend and person who is greatly missed by her friends and colleagues at Caxton and by the patients she cared for so well."

Simon Whitehouse, chief executive officer at NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, said: "My heartfelt sympathy and sincerest condolences go out to Dr Green’s family, her colleagues, her patients, and all those who were close to her. 

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"Jane was an exceptional GP, and her loss has been felt both within Caxton Surgery and the wider Oswestry community.

“During this extremely difficult time, additional support was offered to the practice to help in managing appointments and patient care, as well as the wellbeing of practice colleagues.

“We know that the demands within General Practice can have an impact on staff members, both in and outside of work.

“It is hugely important that we always remember this, that we ensure support is readily available should anyone need to reach out, and to always be kind and compassionate towards each other.”

  • Anyone with mental health issues can contact MIND's infoline on 0300 123 3393, email info@mind.org.uk or text 86463 anytime between 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, contact Samaritans at any time. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org.