Steve has had a busy week this last week. He continues with the physio and the treatment for his burns. He is getting used to wearing the pressure bandages and they appear to be having a positive effect on his damaged skin.

He has had the audiology test during the week. The results have come back which unfortunately indicated that Steve will require hearing aids in both his ears. This is obviously not the result which Steve wanted but he is dealing with this in the best way he can. We as a family are supporting him and keeping him positive.

He also attended Preston Hospital to have tests carried out on his right foot and ankle which is not yet functioning as it should do. Steve told us what the tests involved which was a procedure where the nerves within the foot and ankle area were checked using needles to stimulate the whole area. Steve told us this was painful and Pauline told us that Steve was very brave going through what he had to go through. He is currently waiting for the full results of these tests.
Steve came home on Friday Lunch time this week. We spent Friday evening with him and Pauline. He was in good spirits and was looking forward to spending the weekend at home. These home visits are very important for both Steve and Pauline. Pauline has told us that the Hospital have said that once the Stair lift is installed then it will only be a short time before Steve is allowed to come home on a more permanent basis. The stairlift has been sourced and Steve is currently waiting for it to be installed. In his words "the sooner the better".

This week coming up we will hopefully get Steve and Pauline up to Jubilee house for the day. The Regional Fire fighters Charity rep has very kindly sorted out the day for Steve which will involve him looking around the Therapy Centre and meeting the Staff there. I will be driving Steve and Pauline up to the Therapy Centre and also spending the day with them. I have never visited the Centre myself so it will be an opportunity for me to bring info back to the wider family and let them know what is available for Steve's continuing recovery.