Hywel Dda are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Locality Leads to the region.

Dr. Kerry Phillips, a GP partner at Meddygfa Taf Surgery in Whitland will be taking on the role which covers the Whitland to Carmarthen Town corridor and the Twyi Valley as far as Llandovery.

In Pembrokeshire, Dr. Martin Mackintosh, a GP partner at Narberth Surgery will take on the role of Locality Lead for the South Pembrokeshire region.

They take over the helm from two very well-respected general practitioners, Dr. Carwyn Jones and Dr. Richard Bury, who have represented their areas as Locality Leads for several years. Dr. Jones resumes his position as a full time GP at Furnace House Surgery, Carmarthen, and Dr. Bury will continue to work at Argyle Medical Group Practice, Pembroke Dock.

Commenting on this development, interim director of commissioning, primary care, therapies and health sciences, Jill Paterson, said: “The Health Board would like to thank Dr. Jones and Dr. Bury for the hard work and dedication they have shown over the years in establishing and taking forward the role as the Locality Lead for their respective area, whilst continuing to work as a local GP. We wish them well as they continue their positions at their respective practices.

“We also congratulate and warmly welcome Dr. Phillips and Dr. Mackintosh to their new roles and know they will do a splendid job representing their locality with the full support of the Health Board behind them.”