Richard Madeley suffered a nasty fall ahead of a Good Morning Britain segment on the struggles facing the NHS this winter.

The 66-year-old presenter suffered the accident while on his way to present the special episode and nearly didn't make it.

The special took place in a hospital in Rainhill and aimed to highlight the struggles facing the country's healthcare system.

He presented the special alongside Kate Garraway which comes amid the announcement of strikes by the Royal College of Nurses and emergency service staff.

Madeley recounted the incident, saying: "I fell over this morning getting out of the car, a full-on fall!" 

Co-host Kate Garraway interrupted him, adding: "Richard nearly didn't make it on air. It was very tense."

Richard continued: "A lot of people walking into hospitals all over the country where it's freezing cold with fall accidents. That is really pushing the pressure up."

Some users compared him to the comedy character Alan Partridge as he appeared on screen with his tie tucked into his shirt.

He added: "If you've just joined us, the reason we're in shirt sleeves and tie tucked in and all the rest of it - though that isn't really compulsory but I've done it just in case."

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When are NHS strikes taking place?

The RCN announced that nursing strikes will take place on December 15 and 20 with ambulance strikes taking place on December 21 and 28.

The strike action comes amid a dispute over pay, conditions, and the safety of patients amid a period of strain on the health service.