Jockey Graham Lee has been moved to a hospital in Middlesbrough which is nearer to his household as he continues to obtain remedy following his fall at Newcastle earlier this month.
The 47-year-old was severely injured on November 10 when unseated from Ben Macdui at the beginning of an all-weather handicap.
He suffered an unstable cervical fracture inflicting harm to his spinal twine and was taken to the Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle.
Lee was reported to be making “positive progress” there final week and was capable of discuss to his household for brief durations.
The Injured Jockeys Fund assertion additionally mentioned he can be transferred nearer to his North Yorkshire dwelling when a mattress grew to become accessible, and he has now been switched to the James Prepare dinner College Hospital in Middlesbrough.
The newest IJF assertion issued on Friday mentioned: “Graham Lee has now moved to the spinal unit at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough where he will remain for the foreseeable future.
“He’s not in ITU however stays on a ventilator, albeit this may be decreased sometimes.
“His cervical injury, which was to C3/C4, means that his movement is affected.
“His household are happy that he’s now nearer dwelling and stay grateful for the fixed help.”
