50 years of NRH - Rehab staff take a bow

WHEN the National Rehabilitation Hospital was founded half a century ago, few could have anticipated how valuable its services would prove for the nation.

For many a jockey unseated at a fence, or a child who developed a viral infection or fell off a bike, or a rugby player who suffered a spinal injury, a spell at the hospital has been a life-changing experience.

Thanks to its comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services, coupled with the dedication and patience of its staff, quality of life has been improved for thousands of adults and children who acquired either a physical or cognitive disability as a result of an accident, illness or injury.