Latex free in Leven

Esme Jardine, born in Dumfries, graduated from Dundee University in 1991 and started her career as a VDP in Dundee and St Andrews then went on to work as an associate in her VT practice. Esme could never have imagined that less than six years later she would be running her own practice. The onset of a severe allergy to latex gloves meant she was forced to consider her employment options. In 1997, at the age of 27 she took a bold move and bought a single surgery practice as the only way of ensuring she could work in a totally latex free environment.

Her new practice was in Leven, a small seaside town in Fife. Positioned on the promenade, on one floor of a Victorian building, the practice had wonderful views along the sea front. Here Esme built up a large patient list from the town and surrounding area. However after 12 years her success, and the need to add a decontamination room, meant Esme was forced to look for new premises.