Signs of recovery for window cleaner Simon Hill
Thursday 16th December 2010, 5:09PM GMT.
A Telford window cleaner who was left fighting for his life after falling from a ladder has begun to show some signs of recovery, his family said today.
Father-of-eight Simon Hill suffered serious head injuries when he fell while cleaning windows at a house in Ketley on November 13.
The 45-year-old was flown to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for a life-saving operation after suffering a serious head injury.
Mr Hill and his wife Lizz, both 45, who live in Leegomery, have been married for 25 years and have eight children.
Mr Hill, who has been cleaning windows in Telford since the 1980s, was only discovered after a boy spotted him lying on the grass of his client’s front garden.
Today his mother Mary Hill said he has been moved to Telford’s Princess Royal Hospital for rehabilitation.
“Simon’s wife and family would like to thank his customers, neighbours and friends who have sent cards and good wishes to Simon,” said Mrs Hill. “They are greatly appreciated.
“Simon is showing small signs of recovery but is not yet able to make any decisions regarding his business.
“It is realised that his customers will need to take on another window cleaner in the meantime. It is hoped, however, when Simon is able to return to his business that they will continue to show him their loyalty.
“Simon will be depending on the goodwill of his fellow window cleaners to hand back the work on his return.”
Mr Hill’s wife, who is a teacher at New College in Wellington, said her family were left devastated after hearing of the accident.
By Jason Lavan
UK News
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Liz,
devastated to hear of Simons accident. I just happened to google his name and found this. Our love and thoughts to Simon, you and the family.
Rob Hume
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So sorry to hear about this accident – I was at polytechnic with Simon. Please accept my best wishes for his complete recovery – I will pray for this as well as every provision for your family at this time.
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So sorry to hear this. Thinking about you and your family Simon.
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So sorry to hear this news. I was at Huddersfield a little later than Simon but do remember him. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and your family.
Cath Brooks (Murray)
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Hi Simon, Liz and all of you, so sorry to hear about your accident, we have been lifting you up and routing for you and remembering you all in our prayers.
So glad that your Mum and Dad are now staying in England. Have been in touch with them and have now got there new telephone number.
Just keep on getting better we all need you alive and well and back to your old bouncy self.
Love you loads
Auntie Freda
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Lizz and family,
So happy to hear Simon is making a recovery even if small it’s in the right direction, I have been looking out for you to see how he is doing, please let us know when he is strong enough for visitors. Wishing you strength at this time.
Take care
Kerry and family xx
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