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Craig Williams

Family thank Glasgow hospital after daughter treated to surprise visit from her beloved dog

The family of an intensive care unit patient have thanked staff at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children for giving their daughter a “priceless” moment, after allowing her dog to visit her.

Brooke Gibson, eight, has been in hospital since November last year after being diagnosed with a very rare spinal condition called Acute Flaccid Myelitis, which impacts the body’s muscles and reflexes.

After seeing the youngster’s bed side cupboard was decorated with pictures of Jura, her beloved pooch, a staff member suggested that they surprise Brooke with a visit at the hospital grounds.

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