Marking World Glaucoma Week Honouring a well-loved colleague

Colleagues in the Trust’s Colorectal Department organised an event in memory of a revered colleague, Colorectal Consultant, Andrew McAvoy, who passed away last year at the age of 38, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Andrew was described by his peers as being “kind, compassionate and caring” as well as a “talented surgeon, an astute clinician and an enthusiastic teacher.”

The event, that was held on 17 March at The Spine Building, was hosted by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Roger Phillips. Andrew’s department organised a reception inviting members of Merseyside’s surgical community, colleagues from the Trust and Andrew’s friends and family to celebrate his personal and professional life.

Ahsan Javed, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at LUHFT, said: