IN BRIEF
BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL
LAUNCH FULLY FUNDED
ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR SIXTH FORM
SPIRE MURRAYFIELD
TO BECOME TRANMERE
ROVER’S OFFICIAL
MEDICAL PARTNER
Spire Murrayfield Hospital Wirral has announced that
it has become Tranmere Rovers Football Club’s official
medical partner.
At this time of year, many Wirral students will be
deciding on where to study A Levels from September.
Birkenhead School, a leading independent school based
in Oxton has announced that 100% Funded Sixth Form
Access Scholarships are now available from September
2020.
On announcement of the Access Scholarships, Paul Vicars,
Headmaster, stated: "This initiative continues our desire to be as
accessible as possible to local families and is available for students who
would benefit from all an independent education can offer, but would
otherwise be unable to attend without significant funding being made
available. We are committed to removing as many barriers to entry to
study at the School as possible.
"We believe our Sixth Form offering is an exciting one, with a
commitment to academic excellence combined with forward-thinking
initiatives which give our students a great foundation and network for
the years ahead.
"As the size of our Sixth Form grows, we are excited to be able to offer
this extensive means-tested financial support to students with strong
academic credentials, who would otherwise not be able to consider
enjoying their sixth form education with us."
Students who are interested in applying for the Access Scholarships,
are invited to the School’s upcoming Sixth Form Open Evening on
Thursday 13th February, 6.00 - 8.00pm, and to submit an application
by Monday 24th February.
Further information can be found on the School’s website -
www.birkenheadschool.co.uk.
Under the new agreement, Tranmere Rovers players will have access
to Spire Murrayfield’s diagnostic sports medicine facilities in their
physiotherapy department, which will help Tranmere Rovers players
significantly when it comes to preventing injuries and when recovering
from injury. It is also supporting the renovation of Tranmere Rovers
Physiotherapy Suite at Prenton Park. This new improved facility will
enable Tranmere Rovers to provide improved levels of physiotherapy
care to their players on a day to day basis whilst they are in training.
Spire Murrayfield Wirral, part of Spire Healthcare Group PLC, is
recognised for its provision of sports and exercise medicine to the
local community. The hospital, based in Thingwall, Wirral, is home
to some of the region’s leading sports medicine and orthopaedic
consultants and physiotherapists. Spire Murrayfield’s Hospital
Director, Philip Oehley, said that the hospital’s decision to become
Tranmere Rovers medical partner is part of its wider commitment
to supporting the Wirral community. Philip said: “Spire Murrayfield
Wirral is delighted to be supporting the Tranmere Rovers squad. At
Spire, we are committed to providing the highest quality care in sports
medicine to the local community – whether professional athletes or
weekend sports persons. We are proud to be extending this service to
Wirral’s own football team. By offering access to our services, we will
be able to create individual management plans to the TRFC squad –
ensuring the players are in peak condition for the remainder of the
season.”
Tranmere Rovers Manager Micky Mellon is pleased that Spire
Murrayfield will be working with the Club, and he says that it will
benefit the medical department. Micky said: "It is fantastic to have
Spire Murrayfield supporting our medical team. The partnership will
allow us to take the department to another level."
Tranmere Rovers Chairman Mark Palios said: “We’re delighted to
have Spire Murrayfield as our medical partner. Their support will be
a tremendous help in ensuring we keep players on the pitch. It’s also
another step forward in the Club’s efforts to work with Wirral based
businesses. We look forward to further developing the partnership
over the coming years.”
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