Tributes have flooded in for a well-respected family doctor who has died.

Popular and much-loved Dr Conor O'Loughlin worked at the Woodlands Family Practice in Gillingham.

A message from the practice in Woodlands Road read: "It is with deep sadness and regret that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend Dr Conor O'Loughlin who passed away on Friday unexpectedly.

"We send our condolences to his friends and family and ask for privacy for them. We ask all or patients for their support and patience at this difficult time."

Patients and colleagues have taken to social media to pay their heartfelt respects to the father.

Among the 80 plus messages included one from Nikita Plodder who wrote: "That's such sad news, he went the extra mile during lockdown. Pharmacy wouldn't deliver my kids medication when we were shielding. Dr Conor came on his lunch break and delivered it by hand. RIP."

Louise Smith stated: "Such sad news. Doctor Conor was the only doctor who ever took real time and care into helping myself and my problems. He was the nicest, kindest doctor I ever had, who went above and beyond to take care of his patients.

"So shocking as I saw him just last week and he gave me the best last bit of advice and I told him he was my favourite doctor. Always took time to care for my son and I if we had a problem.

"Loveliest doctor, only one who ever actually listened. Rest in peace."

Roxanne Marie said: "So sorry to hear this, such sad news. Conor was my doctor at Woodlands and I also looked after his children in the nursery.

"Sincere condolences such a lovely family.Absolutely devastated will always remember the laughs and the jokes.May you rest in peace Dr O'Loughlin."

Dr O'Loughlin had worked at the health centre since September 2016.

He was educated at King's College in London.