Dr Alex George returns to the NHS frontline three weeks after his brother’s tragic death

Dr Alex George has returned to work on the NHS frontline three weeks after his brother’s tragic death.

The former Love Islander 30, shared a selfie to Instagram on Thursday showing him at a hospital in his scrubs, writing that it was ‘good to be home’.

Alex announced last month that he had lost his younger sibling Llŷr, 20, who was about to start his own medical training, ‘to mental health’. 

'Good to be home': Dr Alex George shared a selfie of him back at work on Thursday, just three weeks after his brother's tragic death

‘Good to be home’: Dr Alex George shared a selfie of him back at work on Thursday, just three weeks after his brother’s tragic death

Taking to Instagram Alex shared the picture of himself at work prompting several of his fans to call him ‘incredible’ and say ‘your strength is inspiring’.

While another wrote: ‘You’re a top man, Alex. Keep on doing what you’re doing’. 

The doctor also shared that he has set up a Just Giving page in memory of his late brother, posting the link to Stories so his followers could donate.

Just an hour after mentioning the fundraiser to raise £10k for mental health charities, Alex again wrote a message saying ‘wow, you guys are being so generous. Let’s do this!’, with the money count standing at £4,300.

Traig: Alex announced last month that he had lost his younger sibling Llŷr, 20, who was about to start his own medical training, 'to mental health'

Traig: Alex announced last month that he had lost his younger sibling Llŷr, 20, who was about to start his own medical training, ‘to mental health’

It comes after Alex admitted his life has ‘changed immeasurably’ since Llŷr’s death and he now wants to help tackle the mental health crisis.

Alex recently told how he is ‘hanging on by a thread’ after his younger brother’s death aged 20, following a battle with mental health.

Taking to Instagram, Alex shared a snap of himself standing beside his car as he said it’s time for him to ‘rebuild and grow’. 

He wrote: ‘There is no doubt that my life changed immeasurably two weeks ago. We are thrown into the deep end at times, however, with family and friends we can overcome even the most seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Fundraiser: Alex also shared that he is trying to raise £10k for mental health charities

So kind: He later  thanked his followers for being 'so generous'

Fundraiser: Alex also shared that he is trying to raise £10k for mental health charities and later thanked his followers for being ‘so generous’

Goal: Dr Alex recently admitted his life has 'changed immeasurably' since the death of his brother and he now wants to help tackle the mental health crisis

Goal: Dr Alex recently admitted his life has ‘changed immeasurably’ since the death of his brother and he now wants to help tackle the mental health crisis

‘It is now time for me to head back to London, to reflect, rebuild and grow. I already have a fire in me, things I want to tackle and change, especially when it comes to mental health. 

‘For now I just want to say thank you to all of you who have supported me. The kindness has been truly overwhelming. Please know it has helped me no end and continues to get me through each day. Thank you ❤️’. 

Alex was left shocked when a follower took issue with him for being on social media so shortly after Llyr passed away last month. 

Family: Llyr was just weeks away from starting his own medical training when he died and was 10 years younger than Alex

Family: Llyr was just weeks away from starting his own medical training when he died and was 10 years younger than Alex

Alex wrote: 'We are thrown into the deep end at times, however, with family and friends we can overcome even the most seemingly insurmountable challenges'

Alex wrote: ‘We are thrown into the deep end at times, however, with family and friends we can overcome even the most seemingly insurmountable challenges’

The star took a screen grab of the exchange, in which the person responded to his seaside picture with the comment: ‘your brother is dead get off social media.’

Sharing his anguish at the response, Alex penned: ‘Imagining being this person. I’m holding by a thread and you get people like this.’

In his next Instagram story, the medic explained to his fans why he was on social media, as he thanked them for support during this tough time.

He wrote: ‘I am honest and open with you all. The good, the bad and the ugly. There is so much that isn’t shared online of course. So many of you are so kind and message me each day with well wishes.’

Shocking: Alex was left shocked when a follower took issue with him for being on social media so shortly after Llyr passed away last month

Shocking: Alex was left shocked when a follower took issue with him for being on social media so shortly after Llyr passed away last month

Response: In his Instagram story, the medic explained to his fans why he was on social media, as he thanked them for support during this tough time

Response: In his Instagram story, the medic explained to his fans why he was on social media, as he thanked them for support during this tough time

He concluded: ‘I often post to let you know I am still going strong x.’

Alex recently confirmed that his brother’s funeral took place on Monday and the following day, he paid a heartbreaking tribute to his younger brother. 

Sharing a photo of him with his arm around his sibling, standing in front of a scenic backdrop, Alex captioned the image: ‘Yesterday I said goodbye to my little brother Llŷr. It was the hardest day of my life.

‘Except it wasn’t goodbye. Llŷr, your dream was to become a doctor, you will live that dream. Every patient I see, we will do it together, you and I ❤️

‘Your favourite passion is cars, every time I am out driving, I know you will be there laughing and smiling with me.

‘I love you so much Llŷr, you are always with me, my boy ❤️’

Sad: Alex has shared several heartfelt tributes to his little brother since his passing (pictured with his family)

Sad: Alex has shared several heartfelt tributes to his little brother since his passing (pictured with his family)