Overview

• Brendyn Hatfield, a professional skater on ITV’s Dancing On Ice since 2019, has faced severe adult-onset asthma and sinus complications for over 18 months.
• Repeated hospital visits and medical tests revealed significant sinus issues requiring surgery, which NHS delays could not accommodate until December 2025.
• A clerical error in October 2024 mistakenly discharged him from NHS care, exacerbating the delay in his treatment timeline.
• Unable to endure prolonged breathing difficulties, Hatfield opted to self-fund the surgery to address his debilitating symptoms.
• The skater, who recently announced his departure from Dancing On Ice, shared his frustration with the NHS backlog while remaining optimistic about his recovery.