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Pioneering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Breaking Ground for Veteran

The most injured British soldier from the Afghanistan conflict is making huge progress in his recovery thanks to a pioneering new course of treatment
 
Ben Parkinson suffered multiple injuries after the vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a mine in Helmand Province eight years ago. 
 
Now his family say hyperbaric oxygen therapy is dramatically improving everything from his walking to his speech. 
 
Ali Gibson was given special access to Ben at the end of his first course of treatment. 
 
To find out more about the work of Castle Craig Hospital please go to http://www.castlecraig.co.uk/

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