Irish Injured Jockeys
Kildare, Co Kildare, Ireland
About
Irish Injured Jockeys is a charity based in Kildare, Ireland working on health, mental health, addiction +2 more.
Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) is a charity that supports jockeys in Ireland facing medical, financial, psychological or personal challenges, whether from injury or otherwise. Based at Curragh House in Kildare, it provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation, nutrition and dietetic guidance, addiction counselling and mental health support, and financial assistance for medical treatment, rehabilitation and living costs during recovery. It also offers bursary schemes and education and career development resources to help jockeys transition to work beyond racing. The organisation supports current and former jockeys as well as their families, and is funded through fundraising and donations from the racing industry and the public. Its services include a 24/7 industry support hotline.
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Addiction Counselling Services
Addiction
Confidential one-on-one addiction counselling for jockeys, provided by an experienced professional counsellor.
Injury Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
Health
On-site physiotherapy at the IIJ Rehabilitation Centre and on-course physiotherapy on racedays, covering injury rehabilitation, mobility and performance.
Strength & Conditioning Programme
Health
Core strength, balance and flexibility programme run with HRI Equuip to support injury prevention.
Personalised Meal Planning and Nutrition Workshops
Health
Dietetic guidance, sample meal plans, supplementation and hydration education for jockeys.
Mental Health and Resilience Support
Mental health
Confidential mental health support, mental resilience workshops and access to a 24/7 industry support hotline.
Bursary Schemes and Career Development
Employment & Skills
Bursaries, funded courses, vocational training and financial literacy courses to help jockeys pursue education or alternative careers.
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HRI Equuip, Horse Racing Ireland, Jockeys Accident Fund
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