"support and care helped me recover"

After a 12-hour wait at A&E in excruciating pain, which was certainly not a pleasant experience, I was contacted the following day by the fracture clinic at Down Hospital. I cannot praise their diligence highly enough. The doctors, nurses and radiographers involved in my treatment were absolutely amazing.

When they learned that I was still working despite being at retirement age, they arranged for me to see the occupational therapists at Ulster Hospital. I attended seven sessions with the occupational therapy team and I have to say they were brilliant.

During my visits I met Manny and Erica, but I was mainly treated by Elaine McKenna. Her help and advice were invaluable to my recovery. At every session she listened carefully to my concerns and provided exercises for me to do at home, which I followed diligently.

As a photographer, I am now able to carry out about 95% of my usual tasks, and I could not be happier with the progress I have made.

Thank you to the NHS, and especially Down hospital fracture clinic doctors and nurses and a huge thanks to  Elaine, for all the support and care that helped me recover.