19/03/2026
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Today was a bit of a wake-up call for me.
I managed to have my first injury in 26 years of doing something I do every single day. It just goes to show that even with experience, it only takes a split second of not paying full attention for things to go wrong. Funny how something so routine can still catch you out.
After nearly an hour in surgery, the shattered finger is now back together. Thankfully there’s no tendon or nerve damage, which feels like a huge bit of luck all things considered.
I’m incredibly grateful for the care I received from the NHS. The teams at Dewsbury and Pinderfields were brilliant from start to finish. Calm, kind, and reassuring when I needed it most. We’re very lucky to have them.
A humbling reminder that no matter how long you’ve been doing something, things can still happen.
Feeling very thankful tonight and a little sore and bruised.