Signs of recovery for window cleaner Simon Hill

A Telford window cleaner who was left fighting for his life after falling from a ladder has begun to show some signs of recovery, his family said today.

Father-of-eight Simon Hill suffered serious head injuries when he fell while cleaning windows at a house in Ketley on November 13.

The 45-year-old was flown to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for a life-saving operation after suffering a serious head injury.

Mr Hill and his wife Lizz, both 45, who live in Leegomery, have been married for 25 years and have eight children.

Mr Hill, who has been cleaning windows in Telford since the 1980s, was only discovered after a boy spotted him lying on the grass of his client's front garden.

Today his mother Mary Hill said he has been moved to Telford's Princess Royal Hospital for rehabilitation.

"Simon's wife and family would like to thank his customers, neighbours and friends who have sent cards and good wishes to Simon," said Mrs Hill. "They are greatly appreciated.

"Simon is showing small signs of recovery but is not yet able to make any decisions regarding his business.

"It is realised that his customers will need to take on another window cleaner in the meantime. It is hoped, however, when Simon is able to return to his business that they will continue to show him their loyalty.

"Simon will be depending on the goodwill of his fellow window cleaners to hand back the work on his return."

Mr Hill's wife, who is a teacher at New College in Wellington, said her family were left devastated after hearing of the accident.

By Jason Lavan