Pinderfields

Well, he's now all moved. Pinderfields is a small regional hospital, but is all on one floor so is spread out over a large area! The part of the hospital he is in is an old Victorian building. He has a better view out of the window - trees, rather than a brick wall! There seems to be many more nursing and auxiliary staff and they are quite attentive, which he will like. The physiotherapists and occupational therapists will see him tomorrow, as well as his new consultant, and work out a rehabilitation plan. His consultant met him tonight and said that they are pessimistic in the unit in general. They work on helping the patient to look after themselves in the condition they are in at the moment, and then as they improve they can discard the things they don't need. I think it is going to be hard work. His consultant said that they wouldn't discharge him to an unsuitable situation, it may be that he has to move from his apartment, maybe even to a spinal injuries unit in the US, eventually. It is too soon to tell and he could be in Pinderfields for up to 6 months, depending on his recovery. So, it's all about finding a routine. It is strange to see him in a ward with so many other people with the same/similar injuries. So many young men - very sad.
Keep sending messages - he really looks forward to hearing from you all.
Love,
Airasa