Dean Russell, MP for Watford, has today (Wednesday, January 17) used his time at Prime Minister’s Questions to thank those who helped him after he suffered a heart attack last year.
Mr Russell MP stated: “Unexpectedly, five months ago, I had a heart attack. Thanks to the swift action of the NHS and emergency services, it was caught early. So one stent operation later, I was on a swift path to rehabilitation and recovery, and I’m now sat here today fighting fit, and a bit lighter too!
“So, along with encouraging everyone to visit the British Heart Foundation (BHF) website to understand the early warning signs and get fantastic resources to help them, would the Prime Minister also join me in personally thanking everyone who helped to save my life and help me recover, including the East of England Ambulance Service, the teams at Watford General and Harefield Hospital, the cardiac rehabilitation teams, and everyone who supported me, especially my family and my team, some of whom are in the gallery today, who helped ensure that I continue to deliver for the great people of Watford.”
In response, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated: “I thank my honourable friend for sharing his story, and I know the whole house will be delighter to hear that’s he’s made a swift recovery.
“We all wish him good health for the future as he resumes his excellent campaigning on behalf of his constituents in Watford, and I also join him in thanking our excellent NHS staff for the lifesaving work that they do up and down the country. We’re backing them with record resources. From our doctors, to our ambulance service, we are all in this house truly grateful for what they do.”
To find out more, visit BHF’s website.
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