A MILITARY surgeon visited Borderland Rotary Club recently and discussed the success and future plans for the new veteran’s centre at the Gobowen-based Orthopaedic Hospital.

Lieutenant Colonel Carl Meyer, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, brought good news and exciting plans as he spoke about the Headley Court Veteran’s Centre which was officially opened last month by the Duchess of Edinburgh.

He mentioned the hospital's intention to build a rehabilitation unit, which will serve as the next step for patients from the existing unit.

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Carl said: “When the Duchess of Edinburgh formally opened Headley Court earlier this year it signified that part of the job was now complete and operational but there always seems to be more to achieve and we are now working on plans to build a rehabilitation unit which will become the natural next step for patients from the existing unit.

“We have the land, we just don’t have the building yet.

“The new development will have self-contained residential rooms, a gym, physiotherapy provision and a general leisure area.

“In the long term, it will improve outcomes and save the NHS money but of course, it’ll cost a lot to start with so, once again, we are on the fundraising trail."

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The new unit at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt (RJAH) Orthopaedic Hospital brings much-needed extra theatre and recuperation capacity to the hospital and is now fully operational as part of a world-class spinal injuries unit.

Borderland Rotary Club had played a role in the initial funding of Headley Court, and they are keen to continue supporting this new project as well.

The club is dedicated to raising funds and assisting the local community.