"Hard work, patience and understanding"

Late last year I had a riding accident where I hit the ground head first from about 9ft off the ground at about 12mhp, the consequence of which was a chronic subdural haematoma, which became apparent at the beginning of February. I was admitted for surgery to drain it, and was discharged home three days later.

Complications - believed to be a resurgence of the haematoma and an infection - saw me admitted back to hospital and transferred back to neurosurgery.

I then suffered from ketoacidosis as the result of my diabetes medications and woke up in intensive care owing repeated draining of the haematoma. 

I was transferred after 4 days in ICU to ward 66 and have to say that all of the nursing staff have been absolutely fantastic and have had relevant members of other teams come and assist me. One nurse even took my laundry home to do for me (I am away from family and friends) as after almost 3 weeks I was desperate.

I cannot praise the staff here highly enough for their hard work, patience and understanding. I am due to go home.