Sheffield Sharks and LivingCare Group today announced their partnership at the Park Community Arena.
The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks are a professional basketball team that compete in the top tiered British Basketball League. Entering the league in 1994 the Sharks have amassed 14 BBL titles, making them one of the most successful franchises in league history.
LivingCare open the doors to their Medical Diagnostic Centre in Sheffield in the late Summer of 2023 and will hold the latest medical imaging technology building on the reputation of being one of the largest sports imaging providers in the country. The centre will host NHS, Private and Sports patients providing them with excellent outpatient and diagnostic provision.
This partnership sees Sheffield Sharks, Sheffield Hatters and their wider family having access to the medical diagnostic provision, along with working with the LivingCare team to bring marginal gains to their on-court performances. This partnership sees the two organisations look at improving player safety and welfare across the men’s teams, women’s teams, and academy teams. The team at LivingCare are bringing technology that is being developed through national health accelerators and innovator programmes into the sport.
Luke Minshall, Director at LivingCare Group states “This partnership has been born out two organisations aligned with vision and values for changing outcomes for the positive in Sheffield. LivingCare are here to help improve healthcare outcomes, as Sheffield Sharks are here to help young people improve their outcomes and aspirations, as well has having one of the best teams in the British Basketball League. We know jointly we have the opportunity to changes lives in Sheffield and making sport safer – this is what this partnership will deliver.”
Sarah B, CEO of Sheffield Sharks states “We are very excited to evolve our partnership with Living Care as we head into the Park Community Arena. We look forward to working together to improve the health and well-being for people all over the city region. Having a full medical diagnostic suite built into the arena will make the PCA one of the most unique sports venues in the country. Access to such top tier healthcare will transform athletes competing in a transformational venue. Not only will this benefit local athletes but also the local community.”
