Former front line uniformed police officer Nikki Thornley, pictured with husband Phil , has spent almost a year in rehabilitation and adjusting to family life.

She now hopes to return to work in a part-time capacity in the coming months and said her employer had been very helpful. "The biggest change to my life has been the transition from being someone who is so fiercely independent to having to ask for help, and I'm still trying to get my head around that now. It has been really difficult, especially when I see our cars flying around with their blues and twos on. However, I'm looking forward to going back work part-time, whatever it is I can do. As long as I'm able to add something I just want to get back to work."