STROKE victim who had a “do not resuscitate” order placed on him while at Basildon Hospital is now recovering after being treated elsewhere.

The Echo revealed in November Paul Scoble’s son and daughter had launched a legal battle to keep him alive after medics at Basildon Hospital decided they would not restart his heart if he went into cardiac arrest.

Danni Scoble, 29, and brother Leon, 27, were told their dad was not well enough to undergo surgery and he could end up disabled if he lived.

Mr Scoble, 48, from Harlow, was admitted to Basildon Hospital, in Nethermayne, in August after having a stroke.

After the Echo published his plight, the Royal Brompton Hospital, in London, offered to help.

Mr Scoble was transferred on Monday, December 1, and, two days later, underwent heart surgery to repair leaking valves. He is nowoff a ventilator, and eating and talking.

Miss Scoble said: “We weren’t getting any help from Basildon Hospital. When we found there was a problem with dad’s valves, we started doing research into procedures. We were doing this without any medical knowledge, and at the same time being told our dad was ‘incompatible with life.’ “He has got so much determination.

I’m disgusted with Basildon Hospital. It was such a relief to get out of there. Do not resuscitate orders were just being thrown around.

“I can’t even think about what would have happened if his heart had stopped.

“He has worked since he was 16 and had paid taxes all his life. It’s unbelievable he has been treated like this.”

The family said one doctor at Basildon Hospital said Mr Scoble would never walk again, but a few days after surgery, he was moving his knees and feet.

His family set up a Lifeline for Paul Facebook page, which attracted more than 900 supporters.

Speaking from his hospital bed, Mr Scoble, who runs an import business, said: “Everyone is calling me Superman. I think I’ve exceeded all expectations.

“It’s really hard thinking about what my family had to go through. I’m very disappointed.”

The care our hospital provided enabled him to be transferred

BASILDON Hospital is working alongside Paul Scoble’s family to review the care he received.

A spokesman said: “We are delighted Mr Scoble is doing so well and would like to send our best wishes to him and his family.

“Mr Scoble was extremely poorly when he arrived at our hospital where he spent months receiving round-theclock care from our doctors and nurses. During this time his condition varied significantly and our clinicians sought advice from external experts on a number of occasions.

“We are pleased the care we provided for him when he was critically ill enabled him to be transferred to a world-leading centre where he could have this life-saving operation.

“This was a very complex case and we are conducting a thorough review of Mr Scoble’s care, including feedback from him and his family, to establish where improvements can be made.”