Crewe and Nantwich MP, Dr Kieran Mullan, is currently in hospital following a serious sporting injury - making him miss a recent visit from the hospitals minister.

Lord Markham paid a visit to Leighton Hospital this week as Dr Kieran Mullan who had been due to accompany him, Ironically ended up in hospital himself.

Dr Mullan suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle, requiring surgery during a game of rugby.

During a game of rugby, Dr Kieran Mullan suffered a fractured and dislocated ankle, requiring surgery (Kieran Mullan MP).

Sharing a picture of the injury on Facebook, the Crewe MP warned people to "look away now" if they were queasy.

Dr Mullan told Nub News: "To those who saw the photo, yes, my ankle is pointing the wrong way.

"I love rugby and keeping fit but there is no denying it comes with risks. I did however get first class care from the NHS as always.

"It was great to have Lord Markham visit Leighton to discuss the plans for the new build and also to open the new modular ward building.

"Our recent success in securing funding for the rebuild is great but I wanted Lord Markham to visit so we can keep the momentum to get the work done as soon as possible.

Hospitals minister, Lord Markham, paid a visit to Leighton Hospital this week, opening the new modular ward building (Kieran Mullan MP).

"Ironically, I couldn't be there as planned as I was stuck in another hospital."

The new modular ward building hosts two wards over two floors, with a mixture of single and multi-bed bays, along with a patient day room and a specialist physiotherapy area. 

Specialist off-site healthcare construction firm, Darwin Group, constructed the building, which has increased capacity at Leighton Hospital.

It has recently supported essential refurbishment works within existing wards in the hospital. 

Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer at MCHFT, Russ Favager, said: "The two new wards have allowed us to continue our focus on providing unparalleled care for our patients and the best quality and safe place to work for our people.

The government gave the green light to a £663 rebuild of Leighton Hospital this May (Mid Cheshire Hospitals).

"I'd like to say a huge thank you to our estates team, Darwin Group and all those teams involved in this project for the speed in building these wards." 

Dr Mullan confirmed he is currently unable to attend events, but will be "raring" to go as soon as he possibly can.

He added: "I wanted to let people know what has happened with me because inevitably I won't be out and about as much as I normally would be.

"It is very frustrating to be immobile for a while as I have a lot coming up in the next few weeks.

"It is always horrible to not be able to make events. I always feel guilty missing stuff.

Crewe and Nantwich MP, Dr Kieran Mullan, confirmed he is currently unable to attend events, but will be 'raring' to go as soon as he possibly can (Wikimedia Commons).

"This week I was also due to be at an alleyway cleanup, the Crewe Alexandra Football Club session in St Barnabas and the official launch of Lyceum Square with Crewe Town Council and more.

"I will be raring to get back up and about as soon as I can if people can just bare with me."

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