Boy stuck in hospital for two years after brain tumour – parents

Danny, a big Manchester City fan, was described by his parents as very active before his stroke – enjoying riding his bike and being a member of his local cubs group.

Nigel said: “Then suddenly not to have that, to stand outside here and wait to hear his scooter come rattling on the footpath and rattling on the grids and it’s not there any more, words don’t describe.”

Julie said now Danny was unable to walk, talk, sit up unassisted or feed himself and required breathing support at night.

“It’s just heartbreaking to see him like that”, she said.

Julie has been living in special accommodation on the hospital site.

The couple said extensive modifications were needed to be able to bring Danny home.

Nigel said Fylde Council had drawn up plans to adapt their garage for Danny’s needs, which would be connected to the house by a covered walkway.

“We said, ‘no it’s not going to work'”, Nigel said.

“He’s our family and we want him in the house.

“It’s quite obvious we need to move, and we need to move to a house that can be adapted.”