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Fourteen months after leaving intensive care in a wheelchair, James is trekking 66 miles from Reading to Southampton.

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In June 2025, James was admitted to hospital with acute pancreatitis before developing pneumonia and a burst ulcer. After emergency treatment and time in intensive care, he left hospital in a wheelchair seventeen days later. He is now preparing to walk the 66-mile St James' Way alongside Cathy.

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Meet James and Cathy on their 66-mile trek along the St James' Way and talk about his recovery from intensive care.

Where it happens

Reading

The charity

https://www.royalberkscharity.co.uk/

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