This Morning star Dr Scott Miller has been rushed to hospital after experiencing ‘the worst pain’ of his life.
The Australian TV personality is best known for his work on the ITV breakfast programme, where he advises viewers on how to best care for their beloved pets.
However, Dr Scott has now revealed he’s had a health scare of his own.
Posting a video from hospital, the TV vet said he was ‘in a lot of pain’ after spending the night in A&E.
Speaking to the camera, Dr Scott said he was facing ‘a bit of a touch time’ after ‘really, really injuring his back’ and couldn’t currently stand up.
He then went to speak about how despite being in serious pain, he was pained to see scenes of unrest and violence around the UK currently.
‘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,’ he said.
Going on to urge people to ‘be kind and calm and appreciate everyone no matter what their colour or race’.
He added: ‘Immigrants bring so much, and I am one too.’
Going into more detail, Scott wrote on 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.’
Dr Scott 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.’
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.’
Meanwhile follower Ashley wrote: ‘Sorry to hear you’re in such pain Dr. Scott. Sending all my best wishes for a speedy recovery! Very glad you’re receiving the best care and treatment.’
Mieke added: ‘Beautifully put, I hope you feel better soon.’
Earlier this year Dr Scott, who began working as a vet in 1997, explained what drew him to the profession.
‘There’s certainly a huge benefit to having animals around us, because they’re very calming. An animal is often someone you can trust to read your moods, feelings and thoughts, especially if you tend to verbalise things in a different way. They can understand you on a very deep level,’ he told OK!
He added: ‘That’s the reason why I became a vet. As a child, way before I was diagnosed with autism, I struggled socially and realised the benefit of having animals around. They were so validating and supportive, and I wanted to give back to them by becoming a vet.’
Alongside appearing as This Morning’s resident vet, Dr Scott runs three small animal practices in south-west London.
He also previously appeared on Crufts, Blue Peter and The Paul O’Grady Show.
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