Good Morning Britain regular is rushed to hospital
Good Morning Britain regular is rushed to hospital after a nasty accident on the London Underground
A Good Morning Britain regular was rushed to hospital last week after a nasty accident on the London Underground.
Iain Dale was taken to St Thomas’s by ambulance after the scary incident at Charing Cross station.
The LBC presenter, 60, revealed he had suffered a badly broken hip and would require surgery – while thanking the doctors and nurses who helped him.
He wrote on Twitter: “What news. This afternoon I tripped at the top of an escalator at Charing X Tube.
“I was taken to St. Thomas by ambulance. I have a badly broken hip. Replacement surgery scheduled for Monday. Fantastic care from everyone here.
Pain: Good Morning Britain’s regular Iain Dale was rushed to hospital last week after a nasty accident on the London Underground
Ouch: Iain Dale was taken to St Thomas’s by ambulance after the scary incident at Charing Cross station
“Big shout out to the all female paramedics led by Nicole and Poppy who looked after me and helped me out of the station.
‘And to Reda, Maverick and the lovely London Underground staff at Charing Cross. So impressive and caring.’
Updating followers after his surgery on Monday, Iain added, “Had a hip replacement and all is well!
“Went in at 8:45am and woke up at 12am. The pain is gone. So happy & relieved! What a top hospital this is.
‘So many nice messages from friends & complete strangers, it’s all a bit overwhelming! PS 5 hours after the operation they have me on my feet!’
He was visited by his on-screen partner Jacqui Smith in the hospital after surgery, who took a photo with him in his bed.
Former Interior Minister Jacqui said: ‘He’s alive, he’s in good spirits, he’s on his new hip. He is very impressed
@GSTTnhs (but not the food). We talked about a few intimate details, but no bed bath was administered!
Recovery: The LBC presenter, 60, revealed he had suffered a badly broken hip and would require surgery – while thanking the doctors and nurses who helped him
Support: He was visited after surgery by his on-screen partner Jacqui Smith in hospital, who took a picture with him in his bed
Friendly: His friendly fans were quick to send him well wishes, as one wrote, “Get well soon and don’t do it again!”
Popular: Another wrote: ‘Get well soon dear Iain, you have the best nurse in the business looking after you, so a speedy recovery is guaranteed!’ (pictured on LBC)
“Please keep emailing/messaging as he will be unbearable if he is bored. I love you Iain Dale.”
His friendly fans were quick to send him well wishes, as one wrote, “Get well soon and don’t do it again!”
Another said: ‘Great to read that Iain is on the mend. I look forward to hearing you two on a future show!’
Another wrote: ‘Get well soon dear Iain, you have the best nurse in the business looking after you, so a speedy recovery is guaranteed!’
A fourth said, ‘Looking forward to seeing you back on your feet and in the saddle @IainDale get well soon!’
Someone else wrote: ‘Fantastic news. Thanks for the update. Great photo too. Get well Iain!’