This Morning star Dr Scott Miller has revealed that he was rushed to hospital after experiencing what he described as “the worst pain” of his life.
Dr Miller typically offers pet advice on the ITV mid-morning stalwart, but found himself dealing with a health crisis of his own.
In a video shared from his hospital bed to Instagram, Miller explained that he was “in a lot of pain” after a night spent in A&E. The TV vet revealed he had “really, really injured his back” and was unable to stand.
Despite his own discomfort, he expressed concern over the current scenes of unrest and violence across the UK, saying: “Of the people who have treated me, 95% have had accents, like me, and if it wasn’t for them this place wouldn’t run.”
In the clip he urged people to “be kind and calm and appreciate everyone no matter what their colour or race” before adding: “Immigrants bring so much, and I am one too.”
Going into more detail, Miller captioned his post: “The staff have been amazing, so attentive and kind as I received pain medication, examinations and soon an MRI for the worst back pain I’ve ever experienced in my life.
“This is not a pity party or a sympathy request, rather a grateful post for the kindness and humanity I’ve witnessed and experienced since my admission to hospital.
“After watching the 10 o’clock news from my hospital bed last night it pained me (even more than my current state!) to see all the rioting going on at the moment here in the UK. If there is nothing else to unite us here in the UK, it is the incredible free health care we receive from the NHS.
“I was quick to realise that at least 95% of the health professionals and support staff who have cared for me while I’ve been here have been of foreign descent and there is no way this hospital could run without them.”
He continued: “Generalisations are truly the worst thing we can do as humans, and to blame a section of society for one person’s actions makes no sense. I remind myself that I am not British, and in the Veterinary and many other health professions, we rely on foreigners heavily to care for patients both human and animal.”
He concluded his post by writing: “I hope everyone can come together to support the families of the three beautiful children and mourn beside them, rallying behind what is one of the best things about British society, its diversity.”
The vet said he is now set to undergo an MRI, also thanking the NHS and “all the amazing staff” who keep it running.
His post was flooded with messages of support, including from This Morning host Dermot O’Leary, who wrote: “Hey man, get well soon.”
While fellow TV doctor, Dr Zoe Williams commented: “Hope you feel better soon Scott”.
