Return2Play launch partnership with National League Rugby
National League Rugby and Return2Play (part of Meliora Medical Group) are delighted to announce a partnership that will see all of National League Rugby clubs offered discounted access to Return2Play’s medical services. Return2Play are the UK’s leading sports medicine provider for youth and grassroots sport. They work to create a safer environment for rugby clubs to operate in […]
Sunday Times Interview with Dr Sam Barke
“My biggest fear is that there are still schools and clubs where cases are being underreported and not managed safely.” Following a series of high profile examples of concussion being wrongly managed in professional rugby, The Sunday Times’ David Walsh talks to Return2Play’s Head of Sports Medicine, Dr Sam Barke, about the example set by […]
NextGenXV & Return2Play Interview
Watch former England Rugby International and current Return2Play team member Peter Richards, alongside Head of Business Development Andrew Marshall, talk to NextGenXV about some of the benefits of Return2Play’s Head Injury & Concussion Care service. The full clip (15 mins) can be found on our YouTube Channel.
The Dangers of Rugby – How Applicable Are They to the School Game?
Dr Sam Barke Head of Sports Medicine Return2Play & Meliora Medical Group It’s taken me a little while to put pen to paper with my thoughts on the recent headlines regarding long term health risks from playing rugby. I feel there is merit in letting the dust settle a little so as to avoid knee-jerk […]
Meet Return2Play’s #NHSHeroes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the response of everyone involved in the NHS has been widely regarded as outstanding. Outpourings of public support for the NHS can be seen everywhere, from rainbows and flags in house windows to the weekly #clapforourcarers ritual on Thursday evenings. We spoke to a number of Return2Play’s doctors who are currently working […]
Covid-19: Impact on Return2Play’s Services
Statement from Dr Sam Barke, Head of Sports Medicine, Return2Play & Meliora Medical Group: “With the ongoing disruption and anxiety of the Covid-19 crisis the management of concussions will be, understandably, low down the priority list. While “return to sport” may not currently be the end aim, ensuring symptom resolution – and with that improved physical […]
Return2Play’s Medical Director discusses George North’s latest concussion
In Wales’ Six Nations fixture against France, winger George North suffered his sixth concussion of his professional career after a collision with France winger Gael Fickou. After just 11 minutes of the match, the collision left North motionless on the pitch before he was eventually able to leave the field to undergo a Head Injury […]
Return2Play launches partnership with SOCS
Return2Play and SOCS have partnered, integrating Return2Play’s Injury Management System and SOCS’ Co-Curricular & Sports Management System to help schools safely manage pupil injuries whilst reducing the school’s administration time. The integration allows schools to have complete visibility of any pupil injuries when selecting teamsheets and taking registers in SOCS – ensuring that no injured […]
Return2Play awarded ‘Best Sports Medicine Company 2019’.
Return2Play have recently been awarded the esteemed prize of ‘Best Sports Medicine Company 2019’ at the 2019 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards, run by Global Health & Pharma. “We are thrilled to receive this award. It’s always nice to be recognised for the great work the Return2Play team have done to date and it’s a marker […]
Return2Play’s Medical Director talks Concussion and HIAs on BBC News
Wales international Rugby star, Rhys Patchell, has suffered a recent concussion, just days before the 2019 World Cup is due to begin in Japan, raising questions over whether he should travel with the squad. Following this news, Return2Play’s Medical Director, Dr Barke, was invited onto BBC Wales 6pm News show to discuss how World Rugby […]