Coronation Street star thanks Wigan hospital staff for care after breaking her toe in four places

Kel Allen, who plays Laura Neelan in ITV show Coronation Street, was treated by medics at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust on Saturday.

She described herself as a “plonker” after breaking her toe in four places, though did not reveal how she had suffered the injury.

Kel shared a photograph of her foot, which appeared to be taken in hospital, on social media and highlighted the efforts of the healthcare staff who treated her.

She said: “I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the amazing staff @WWLNHS who cared for me today. You guys are the real heroes. I’ve never felt so safe & looked after.

“If you’re gonna do it, make sure you do it good & proper. Big toe broken in 4 places #whataplonker #NHSheroes”

Kel joined Coronation Street earlier this year to play Laura Neelan, the ex-wife of the late loan shark Rick Neelan.

Her acting career has previously including playing Tiff in ITV soap Emmerdale in 2017.

She is also co-founder and managing director of Stellar School of Acting, based at The Deanery High School.

Kel received sympathy when she revealed on Twitter that she had broken her toe several times.

Wigan-born actor Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Battersby in Coronation Street, said: “Oh bloomin heck love! Sounds painful. Sending all the get well wishes and hopes for no heels on the cobbles anytime soon. Flats all the way. Take care xx”

Television drama director Brett Fallis said: “I’m sorry to hear that Kel, I once broke my leg in 2 places and the doctors advice for the future to make sure I don’t get a bone fracture in 2 places was ‘not to go to those 2 places!!’ I pass this advice to you and wish you a speedy recovery.”

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