Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group have launched a new and dedicated sports membership for GAA and sports clubs across the island of Ireland.
Registration for clubs is free and it will be interesting to see the take up across clubs north and south of the border.
Once registered, all members will be able to avail of sports rates across physiotherapy and MRI, discounts on treatments and surgery, rapid access to same day x-ray, referrals, and a minor injury clinics at the Kingsbridge facilities in Belfast, Hollywood, Ballykelly and Sligo.
Additional resources and services that can be accessed easily through an online portal include a direct line to GPs and Physiotherapists with an ‘Ask a Specialist a Question’ feature and talks and pop-up events discussing important topics from healthy eating, cancer awareness, health checks, mental health focus’ and more.
The Kingsbridge Sports Fund is an added benefit which will allow clubs to apply for grant awards. This will help to provide financial support for equipment, training, and other necessary resources, should they meet the criteria.
Kingsbridge used its title sponsorship of the Irish News Ulster All-Star Awards to launch the new membership.
60 All-Star awards were handed out across the four codes as well as four Player of the Year Awards.
“From all of us across the Group, we want to say a massive well done to the All-Stars of 2024,” said Mark Regan, CEO of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group.
“We are proud that many of our employees have a connection with the GAA community.”
“Naturally, we were delighted to be part of the celebrations with staff who play, coach, or provide medical assistance for their local clubs and counties in attendance on the night. We wish all players and teams the very best of luck as they continue to train and compete.”
“Many of us across the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group have a connection with the GAA, including myself and my physio colleagues,” added Cathal O’Kane, Physiotherapist at Kingsbridge Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, pictured above.
“I’m originally from Donegal and I grew up playing for Carndonagh, since moving to Belfast I now play for St. Galls.”
“I will always love being a part of the GAA community and play when and where I can
‘At Kingsbridge Physiotherapy Clinic we understand first-hand how important it is for ease of access to healthcare when an injury occurs, or for injury prevention. The sports membership is a great way to gain preferential rates on private healthcare where you can also be seen quicker, meaning a faster recovery should you need it.”
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