Tom Robinson, the out bi singer whose 1977 hit "Glad to be Gay" helped blow open closets in the seventies, has been on tour recently. However, he shared with fans that he had experienced several health issues lately. After an accident chopping vegetables, he was taken to Accident and Emergency at London's St George's, the department made famous by the Channel Four series "24 Hours in A and E". Five stitches later, and Tom was back on tour, but playing keyboard with his good hand and transferring guitaring duties to his backing band. On 9th February, Tom will also be returning to hospital on Monday, 9 February, for a Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) procedure targeting Atrial Fibrillation (AF).

Pulsed Field Ablation is an innovative technique for treating AF, a common condition where the heart beats irregularly and often rapidly. The procedure uses targeted electrical pulses to create tiny scars in heart tissue, which disrupt the faulty electrical signals causing the arrhythmia. It is noted for its precision, aiming to minimise damage to surrounding tissues compared to older thermal ablation methods.

Consulting cardiologists have advised Tom that the upcoming treatment is a routine operation. The expected recovery period following the PFA procedure is typically between one and two weeks, allowing for a swift return to normal daily activities. We wish Tom the very best recovery and will be with him in spirit during his hospital stay.