Yvonne Carter

Today’s blog is devoted to just one subject.

This has been a very sad week for us at the College, and for me personally. Yvonne Carter, Dean of Warwick Medical School and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Warwick University, has died, and yesterday I attended the funeral in Kenilworth as a friend and on behalf of the College as a whole.

I’ve known Yvonne for years; in practice, College and university. Throughout the years she's been a great friend and colleague. She was a determined woman with a wicked sense of humour.

Yvonne was a role model for GPs and, in particular, for women doctors. She was a great teacher, brilliant researcher and highly effective leader.

She died aged 50 - far too young - having battled breast cancer for many years. She leaves her husband Michael, her son Christopher and her sister Alma. My thoughts go out to them.

The funeral, held at the St Francis of Assisi church in Kenilworth was packed with her many friends and colleagues from across this country and further afield.

The family have requested that contributions in memory of Yvonne are made to Cancer Research or the Yvonne Carter Memorial Fund. The Yvonne Carter Memorial Fund is being established at Warwick University with the intention of benefiting the support and recognition of Warwick Medical School students throughout their studies.

Donations to the Yvonne Carter Memorial Fund can be made online. Cheques should be made payable to ‘The University of Warwick’ and sent to FREEPOST RSBC-JAAG-TEST, Development & Alumni Relations, University of Warwick, University House, Kirby Corner Road, COVENTRY, CV4 8UW.