Catherine Tyldesley shares update after 'horrendous 6 days' as mum is treated in ICU

Catherine has thanked NHS staff

Author: Alex RossPublished 14th May 2020
Last updated 14th May 2020

Former Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has taken to social media to express her gratitude for NHS staff, after her mum was rushed to ICU last Friday night for emergency surgery.

Catherine, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, took to her Instagram page to give an emotional update, where she revealed she's now been able to take her mum home, despite her grandad still 'fighting for his life' at the same hospital.

The actress told her followers, 'It’s been a horrendous 6 Days.

'Mum was admitted to ICU on Friday night, needing emergency surgery. The worry was like nothing I’ve ever known. I want to take this opportunity to express my never ending gratitude to our #NHS and to #SalfordRoyal Hospital. The doctors worked around the clock to treat my mum swiftly and keep her protected from#covid19 at all times. In the six days she spent in ICU she witnessed heartbreak and miracles. Each time I spoke to her describing the medical staff as ‘angels’. My mum has spent a week of her life with the greatest of heroes.

'Today I received the miraculous news that I could take her home. I’ve never felt more Gratitude in my life. I for one will be continuing to ‘give thanks’ and prayer each Thursday - past lockdown to all the heroes still fighting, to all the hero’s we’ve lost and to all the families unable to be with loved ones.

'My grandad still fights for his life in the very same hospital. Unable to see him is heartbreaking, but knowing he is surrounded by ‘earth angels’ is reassuring.

'Do not stop giving. Do not stop hoping. Do NOT stop clapping. Do NOT stop praying. Do NOT stop counting small blessings .Stay safe. Save lives. There IS a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow 🌈 🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰🙏🏻🌈🌈🌈❤️❤️❤️❤️ Welcome home mum'. (sic)

Catherine's friends and former co-stars were quick to comment on her emotional post, sending both her mum and her grandad their well-wishes.

Corrie actress Samia Longchambon wrote, '❤️ So pleased she’s home for you Cath xxx', with Emmerdale star Anthony Quinlan adding, 'So glad your mums ok x thoughts n prayers are with your grandad x much love to u all ❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)

Ore Oduba then wrote, 'So glad to hear about your mum hun. And prayers for your Grandad. Lots of love to you and your family 🙏♥️'. (sic)

The news comes after Catherine revealed on Lorraine last month that both of her parents, Janet and Graham, were battling Covid-19. Despite this, it's understood her mum's recent hospital admission wasn't related to the virus.

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