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Pavlo, a work rider for Pat Phelan, thought he may never work with horses again when he sustained serious injuries. Through the help of Racing Welfare he is back in the saddle and thriving.
When Fiona found herself without a job through the global pandemic, she turned to Racing Welfare at a crucial time.
Laetitia suffered from debilitating pain and sleepless nights after an injury left her in agony. Through physiotherapy she is now back at work doing what she loves most.
From school jumpers to PE kits and book bags, it’s an expensive time for parents and Shelley tells her story.
Following a family bereavement, Laura struggled with her sleep and turned to Sleepstation for help. Changing bad habits has helped her to drift off at night.
Raceday Presenter Anthony Kemp talks openly to ITV Racing about the support he received through Racing Welfare.
Catrina Charman, who works at Chasemore Farm talks about her experience of counselling she received through Racing Welfare and her journey to recovery.
Owners and trainers liaison at Musselburgh Racecourse, Fran Marshall, tells her story of support through furlough.
Physical health support offered by Racing Welfare helped to get Alex Cairns, head person to James Fanshawe, back to work pain free.
Beck Edmunds was crowned 2021 employee of the year at the Godolphin stud and stable staff awards. She details how the mental health awareness course has helped her to empower her staff to success.
We have asked staff from across the racing industry to explore some of the services on offer through Racing’s Support Line which is now delivered in…
John’s move to Newmarket through Racing Homes helped to combat his feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Shannon who works for trainer Andrew Balding was diagnosed with depression at the age of 16 and received counselling funded by Racing Welfare.
Debra, who works for trainer Roger Fell dislocated her shoulder when leading up at the races. Racing Welfare funded vital treatment in her recovery.
Georgie Murgatroyd was faced with losing her career with horses following an accident and turned to Racing Welfare for help.
Sandeep Guaravaram received support through Racing Welfare’s occupational health service following a fall.
Olivia received counselling through Racing Welfare’s Occupational Health service and tells her story.
Toni received occupational health support from Racing Welfare following an accident and tells us her story of recovery.
Maureen receives regular befriending calls from Racing Welfare as well as check-in calls since the COVID-19 outbreak. She tell us her story.
This is Darren. Darren received support from Racing Welfare to overcome his battle with alcoholism. We’d like to thank him for allowing us to bring you…
Each year Racing Welfare provides a group holiday for 50 retired racing staff, their partners and carers, providing them with the opportunity to enjoy new experiences,…
Paddy Trainor is a regular face at racecourses up and down the country, in his role as travelling head lad to Mark Johnston. However, after an…
I’d worked in racing all my life and always joked with my colleagues about how much I was looking forward to retirement; but as the moment…
Duggie is a Racing Welfare beneficiary who has battled with mental ill-health. He wanted to share his story in his own words. Research shows that…
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