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13 October 2008 08:46 BST

Defence rehab upgrades follow govt review

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The Ministry of Defence's main rehabilitation centre has been awarded an additional £24 million of funding.

The Headley Court centre receives the increased resources following the outcome of a review commissioned by the armed forces' surgeon general last year.

"Key enhancements" will be funded by the move, including the replacement of a temporary ward annex which will increase the number of beds for higher-dependency patients to 66 and an expanded prosthetics facility.

"Headley Court is globally renowned for delivering first-class rehabilitation treatment to troops with complex physical and mental injuries," defence secretary Des Browne said.

"I want to ensure that reputation is retained and that is why I have announced £24 million of additional investment in the future of Headley Court."

Headley Court, which is situated close to Epsom, offers beds for neurological inpatients and poly trauma and medical patients. End of story

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