East Dumbartonshire MP Amy Callaghan has described still having "a wee bit to go" in her recovery from brain haemorrhage earlier this summer. 

The SNP MP had two life-saving surgeries in June and is making "good progress" in her intensive rehabilitation. 

She thanked the NHS, her team and her constituents adding she was fighting for them. 

The 28-year-old, who has previously fought cancer, was elected to the House of Commons in December after ousting the then Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson from her East Dunbartonshire seat.

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In an update posted on Twitter on Sunday evening, Ms Callaghan wrote: “Since my illness, I’ve been undergoing intensive rehabilitation from what was two life saving surgeries. I cannot even begin to express my love and gratitude for everyone involved in my care – the nurses, surgeons, physios, doctors and healthcare assistants. They – our incredible NHS – have ensured I’m still here for you.

“I’m making good progress – and you’ll start to hear more from me these days – but I’ve still got a wee bit to go. Along the way I’ve picked up a few more scars. I’ve got more than my fair share of them. I used to hide them; feeling suffocated, self-conscious or defined by them.

“I’m not going to allow that any longer. It’s time to embrace them: proud of my progress and fierce in my determination.”

In a message to her constituents, she said: “To you – the people of East Dunbartonshire – it’s my privilege to be your MP. I’m fighting for you – always.”

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted a message of support, writing: “Sending lots of love and strength to the amazing, courageous, formidable @AmyCallaghanSNP.”