Dr Elizabeth Guthrie presents Ruth with a bouquet and voucher on behalf of Arran Medical Group on her last day on Tuesday.
The friendly faces of Brodick Pharmacy, Janet Shand, Kirsty Connelly, Ruth Parker and Karine Stewart. Not pictured are Fionna MacPherson and Caoimhe McCallum.
Well-known face at the Brodick Pharmacy Ruth Parker hung up her white coat for the last time this week as she retires after nearly 10 years as the Brodick pharmacist. A well-respected and dependable character, Ruth has fostered professional relationships with other medical professionals and institutions on the island and, through various changes and modernising of processes in the industry, she has ensured that the people of Arran have enjoyed a consistent and people-focused service. Frequently going over and above what is expected, Ruth’s colleagues are quick to offer their praise, giving various examples of her commitment to serving others by staying open later to accommodate urgent requests, prioritising medical needs, providing useful and sometimes life-saving advice, and being a valuable resource of information and knowledge, not to mention being hands-on in the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.