Wigan hospital patient leaving Intensive Care receives heartwarming applause from NHS staff

The woman called Carol (whose surname has not been revealed), had been in the ICU at Wigan Infirmary for more than a month, and had required a ventilator to help her breathe.

But she has made a remarkable recovery from her illness - details of which have also not been confirmed by the hospital - and was given the green light to leave intensive care by doctors.

NHS workers lined the corridors and clapped for Carol as she was wheeled back to another ward where she will continue her recovery.

The amazing video, which was posted to the Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Facebook page, was captioned:

"After spending over a month in ICU and requiring a ventilator Carol has been discharged.

"We are so pleased for her and her family and everyone at WWL wishes her the very best for her recovery."

The video has been liked hundreds of times and received more than 100 comments from well-wishers.

Karen Downs wrote: "She is amazing & getting stronger every day!"

Radoyka Watkins commented: "Great news... lump in my throat again... very well done to all staff".

And Anne Hayton said: "I have been following this lady's progress. I am thrilled she is out of ICU. Big thank you to all the staff at WWL- you are AMAZING! Carol, you are a fighter. Everyone has been rooting for you."

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