A severe physical assault cost Ethan his ability to speak for himself, but professionals and agencies, coordinated by the MTSP, did it for him. This ensured he could concentrate 100% on his recovery and not where he was going to live or afford to live.

Thanks to the support he received, after almost nine months in hospital a grateful Noel could finally return home to wife Emily and son Murray.

Fitness fanatic and motorcyclist Steve Rouson was devastated when he ended up in hospital for a lengthy stay after being hit by a car on his way to work one morning.