THE family of Swindon scaffolder Jamie Mines, who had to have limbs amputated following an electrical shock accident, say they are immensely proud of his progress as he gets set to be transferred to a hospital in Oxford for rehabilitation.

The 33-year-old was in intensive care following the accident in Galton Way on December 19 and was placed in an induced coma in Southmead Hospital in Bristol until the end of January.

As a result of his injuries, the dad had to have one leg and part of both his arms amputated. He also lost all of his toes on his other foot.

Now, the former semi-professional footballer is to be transferred to hospital in Oxford where he will start an intensive rehabilitation programme to help him adapt to his life-changing injuries.

Jamie’s family said: “In what has been an extremely emotional and turbulent time for the family, we are so happy to announce that Jamie is being transferred from Southmead hospital to Oxford hospital where he will start an intensive rehabilitation programme within the best specialist amputee care and prosthetics units the south west has to offer.

“To date, Jamie has defied the odds, fighting infection after infection and overcoming the terrible injuries he sustained to begin his road to recovery, this next stage is going to be equally tough for Jamie as he works with the medical team to learn how to adapt and gain use of the amazing technology that will give him a better life.

“Throughout Jamie’s recovery he has shown super human strength and character, he remains upbeat and determined, we are so proud of him.”

Since the tragic accident, more than £100,000 has been raised for Jamie which will be spent on his recovery as well as helping to support his twin baby girls Isabella and Savannah who he shares with partner Harley.

To carry on the celebrations, a family fun day will be held in Jamie’s hometown of Frome next Sunday from 11.30am. The whole thing will be filmed so that Jamie can watch it from his hospital bed.

His family added: “There is absolutely no doubt that the love and support his friends, family, the great town of Frome and everyone’s who’s been involved in raising money for Jamie has had a major impact on Jamie’s recovery and for this we cannot thank you enough. The money raised is going to help Jamie receive the very best care, prosthetic’s and rehabilitation services available.

“Jamie wishes to thank everyone which he promises to do one day soon in person!

We hope to update you again very soon, please appreciate that we cannot always do this but for now, the message is clear, Jamie’s made amazing progress, we are all so proud and we cannot thank you enough.”

Jamie moved to Swindon a year ago and it is understood he was working for Boundary Scaffolding at the time of the accident. The Health and Safety Executive confirmed they are investigating.