The development and opening of a purpose-built Spinal Injuries Center in Southport in 1991 was largely a result of his efforts, as was the appointment of the first dedicated clinical psychology service to a spinal injuries unit; case management initiatives to manage the process of care and community reintegration; development of lifelong follow-up programs and management in the community to ensure continued health; the development of purpose-built accommodation in order to enable people to live independently, and funding a chalet so patients and their families might take holidays together in safety and comfort.
The establishment and opening of a specially designed Spinal Injuries Center in Southport in 1991 was mainly due to his efforts, as were the hiring of the first dedicated clinical psychology service at a spinal injuries unit; initiatives to manage the care process and reintegration into the community; development of lifelong follow-up programs for continued health management; creation of purpose-built accommodations to allow people to live independently; and funding a chalet so patients and their families could take vacations together in safety and comfort.