Jockeys Injury Notification Procedure
The Jockeys Injury Notification Procedure sets out a clear step by step procedure for contacting a Jockeys’ Next of Kin and providing further support should a Jockey be taken to hospital. It also makes provision to ensure that property of any injured Jockey who is taken to hospital is looked after and returned. To view the full document, click here.
A brief summary of the procedure is outlined below:
- The Racecourse Clerk of the Course (or their nominated representative) is responsible for:
- Contacting a Jockeys Next of Kin (NOK) and for letting them have the PJA’s Medical Advisor, Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon’s telephone number.
- Contacting Dr Anna-Louise Mackinnon (They may ask Dr Mackinnon to contact the NOK on their behalf)
- Looking after a NOK if they are present at the Racecourse.
- Returning all belongings to the NOK (e.g. clothing, Riding Equipment, Vehicle etc)
- Maintaining contact with the relevant hospital and keeping the NOK informed appropriately
- Visiting the Jockey in hospital if appropriate,
- If the Clerk of the Course is unable to contact a NOK or Dr Mackinnon within 15 minutes The PJA are informed and continue to try to contact the NOK.
- If the NOK has not received a call from the Clerk of the Course they may call the PJA. The PJA have mobile telephone numbers of all Clerks of Courses and are able to gain information on behalf of the NOK
The whole procedure relies on Jockeys providing the BHA (via their licence application) with their up to date next of kin or emergency contact number. If a Jockeys’ NOK changes between licence renewals, it is critical that they inform the BHA or the PJA of the change immediately.
PJA Procedure for Jockeys transferred to hospital
1) Clerk of Course/RMO will call PJAMA and Jockey’s Next of kin to inform of transfer to hospital and where
2) PJAMA to contact Jockey or person accompanying Jockey ASAP
3) PJAMA to contact A&E to establish line of communication between treating doctors and PJAMA
4) PJAMA to report incident to CE
5) PJAMA to inform the IJF almoner of injured Jockey, if hospitalised, and request support/visit particularly if no local support is available.
6) All Jockeys likely to be in hospital for more than one night should be offered a visit by PJAMA or representative.
If a visit isn’t required, the PJAMA must be satisfied that everything has been done to reassure the Jockey that the best course of action/treatment is being practised.
In all instances, the Jockey’s Next of Kin can contact the PJAMA and, in the case of serious injury, the PJAMA should contact the Next of Kin and offer any help/assistance.