Backbone of Britain: Rural GP reflects on caring for his local community in 2020

A GP with roots in farming, Dr Eilir Hughes finds himself at the frontline of the fight against Covid-19 in more ways than one. He reflects on helping to keep his rural community in Nefyn on the Ll?n Peninsula safe and well d

Hannah Binns
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Backbone of Britain: Rural GP reflects on caring for his local community in 2020

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