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Kathleen Speirs

NHS staff celebrate 'inspiring' Scots OAP who walks out of hospital after leg amputation

This is the moment Scots amputee and Covid-19 survivor walked out of hospital.

Brian Valentine left Arbroath Infirmary in Angus to cheers and a huge applause from staff on Tuesday.

Brian Valentine left Arbroath Infirmary this week (NHS Tayside)

The pensioner's leg was amputated from below the knee and he was diagnosed with deadly coronavirus.

Brian spent weeks in hospital working with the Physiotherapy team before he was discharged.

He has also recovered from COVID-19.

The patient, from Carnoustie, was celebrated on NHS Tayside's Facebook page.

Brian Valentine was cheered on by NHS staff (NHS Tayside)

A statement from the health board read:"The staff at Arbroath Infirmary would like to wish Brian Valentine from Carnoustie all the best for the future.

"Brian's leg was amputated below the knee amputation and he has also recovered from COVID-19.

"Brian worked tirelessly with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team daily and was discharged home this week.

"Everyone is inspired by what Brian has achieved and were delighted to see him walk out of hospital."

Followers took to social media to praise the covid-19 survivor in their droves.

One wrote: "Well done Brian. What a journey you have had.

"Best wishes for the future."

Another added: "What a brave man.

"Your achievement is marvellous."

A third commented: "Such a lovely man. I had many  great chats with him.

"Always positive, well done, Brian."

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