Latest from Alan Hewson:

"We saw Paul on Thursday, and he drank from a cup having whispered "water"

Drip now removed. The hole from the tracheotomy will take some time to heal. When he tries to speak, air escapes which is frustrating him! He is moving both legs a little, and the plaster cast should have been removed yesterday.

All tiny improvement which give us real hope. he is clearly trying to communicate and haveing managed to say a few words to Frankie confirms his brain function is working on that level which is really good news."