Dave Thompson MSP

As many folk will be aware Dave Thompson MSP for Skye Lochaber and Badenoch has been off work recently recuperating at home following surgery.

Dave had a chronic bilateral subdural haematoma and underwent successful surgery to correct the problem at the end of August. This condition is often due to a head injury but it can also occur spontaneously and this appears to be what has happened in his case.

This is, without question, a serious condition and, while Dave has made an excellent recovery, he has been advised by his doctors to return to work gradually.

Since August, his staff have been dealing with constituency work and Mike MacKenzie MSP has also been assisting with constituency business.

Following a recent MRI scan and subsequent advice from his Neurosurgeons, Dave has now returned to work part-time with Mike MacKenzie MSP continuing to assist him with constituency business until his recovery is complete.

Mr Thompson said. “Thank you to all the kind folk that have treated me and cared for me while I have been recuperating. I am pleased to be returning to work in this historic week.

Mike Mackenzie MSP said. “I am delighted that Dave is returning to work as he has been greatly missed by all of us in Parliament and very pleased to assist and share the workload as he gets back to full strength.”