My friend and colleague Richard Robinson, who has died of a heart attack aged 79, was a doctor known for his compassionate care for children with severe neurological problems. He was loved and respected by his colleagues and trained many paediatric neurologists, who remember him as an excellent teacher. He was also an expert botanist.
Richard was born in Bedford, to Eric Robinson, a teacher, and Beryl (nee Naftel). When he was six, the family moved to St Asaph in north Wales, where he spent much of his time roaming the countryside. During his teenage years, Richard developed a love of climbing and learned to play the french horn to a high standard.
