Dr John Morgan, Clinical Director of Bucket and Sponge Medical Services and BASRaT committee member, has been made a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland. The award was made on 10th July 2017, to mark his outstanding contribution to sports and exercise medicine.

Dr Morgan, who has been practicing medicine for 19 years, is also a GP at Pennygate Medical Centre in Hindley, Wigan. Additionally, he is director of both Dr1ve Medicals (providing medical examinations for commercial drivers) and of Enrich Aesthetics.

Well known in the world of sport, Dr Morgan has acted as Physician to Lancashire Rugby Union and to Warrington and Widnes Rugby League Clubs. He is the current doctor of Orrell Rugby Union Club, Leigh Centurions Rugby League Club and of the Ireland National rugby team.

Dr Morgan said:

"It is an honour and privilege both to receive this accolade and to support and care for all of my patients within sports medicine and general practice. The work we have done in raising awareness that increased levels of physical activity can both prevent and treat disease has enhanced the lives of many people."

Dr Morgan joins a list of Fellows who represent the most respected sports and exercise experts in the country. He offered his congratulations to all other new Faculty Fellows and said: "During my career in medicine I have lived by the maxim that learning is lifelong and I have continued to learn and develop new skills, that has helped spur my interest in medicine and make me the person I am today."