My friend Alan Lee, who has died aged 74 from a stroke, was a consultant psychiatrist renowned for his work in the treatment and long-term care of depression, and noted for his total commitment to the NHS.
He was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire (now in Greater Manchester), the only child of Kathy (nee Rolls) and Joe Lee, who worked in the chemical industry. From Manchester grammar school Alan went on a scholarship to Christ’s College, Cambridge, to study maths. After a year he switched to philosophy and psychology.
