MP Amy Callaghan, 28, undergoes life-saving emergency surgery after collapsing with a brain haemorrhage
- Amy Callaghan, 28, the MP for East Dunbartonshire was found collapsed at home
- She was rushed to hospital with brain haemorrhage for emergency neurosurgery
- Her sudden collapse is ‘related to a previously manageable medical condition’
- She was elected to the House of Commons in December – beating Jo Swinson
SNP MP Amy Callaghan, 28, has undergone life-saving emergency surgery after collapsing with a brain haemorrhage.
The MP for East Dunbartonshire was found collapsed at home by her partner, before being rushed to hospital for emergency neurosurgery.
She is now recovering in hospital, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
The SNP politician was elected to the House of Commons in December after ousting the then Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson from her East Dunbartonshire seat.
Her brain haemorrhage was said to be ‘related to a previously manageable medical condition’, a statement from her office said.
Ms Callaghan has previously battled cancer, having been diagnosed with melanoma when she was 19. She has been cancer-free since 2014.
She underwent emergency neurosurgery after ‘imminent risk to life was identified’ but is now stable in hospital.
SNP MP Amy Callaghan, 28, was found collapsed at home by her partner. She has now undergone emergency life-saving surgery
The MP for East Dunbartonshire campaigning before last December’s election with Nicola Sturgeon
The statement said: ‘Thanks to the immense skill and response of the medical team involved in her care, Amy was able to successfully pull through the operation and is now stable in hospital.’
Thanking NHS staff for ‘saving her life’, it added: ‘Amy is in good spirits and able to communicate well with family. She has been overwhelmed with the messages of support and kindness, which are a huge source of encouragement.
‘She has made great progress thus far but is under no illusion of the seriousness of her condition and the rehabilitation that will follow.
‘As she always has done throughout her life, she will continue to fight. She is determined to overcome what barriers, if any, may now arise as a result of this incident.
‘She wants to make clear that her constituency work will continue: her office is still open for all those who require help and support.
‘There will be a period of required rest and recovery. Whilst this is ongoing, we ask that you respect her and her family’s safety and privacy.
‘It is the privilege of her life to be elected as the Member of Parliament for East Dunbartonshire.
‘There is absolutely no doubt that Amy will come back stronger, fitter and more determined than ever to continue in that role and serve, to the best of her ability, the people of her constituency.’
Ms Callaghan, 28, has previously battled cancer
SNP leader and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sent her good wishes to the 28-year-old.
Ms Sturgeon tweeted she was ‘sending lots of love and strength to @AmyCallaghanSNP and her family, and wishing her the speediest possible recovery’.
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford MP said: ‘My thoughts and best wishes are with Amy and her family at this incredibly difficult time.
‘I wish Amy a full and speedy recovery from everyone in the SNP, and would ask that people please respect her family’s privacy now and in the weeks to come.’
A spokesman for the MP added: ‘On Wednesday, Amy Callaghan was found collapsed at home suffering from a brain haemorrhage.
‘She was admitted to hospital for emergency neurosurgery and is now beginning the process of recovery.
‘Amy and her family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to our NHS staff for their excellent care and support.
‘All our thoughts are with Amy and her family at this time. We would ask that people please respect their privacy as she recovers.’