A Petersfield physiotherapist and her colleagues will take on a 10-mile run to raise money for charity.

Imogen Scott-Plummer will run in the Great South Run in Portsmouth on October 20. She is a senior physiotherapist on Cedar Ward at Petersfield Community Hospital.

She will be joined by health and wellbeing coordinator Kate Craig, together they will lead colleagues from various departments at the hospital to raise money for Brighterway to support their Rehabilitation Together initiative.

“We're working to plug the gap between what the NHS can provide and what we know could further improve our patients’ quality of life,” Kate said.

“This means acquiring equipment that might not be available under the standard NHS budget. “We want to ensure that the care we provide is as comprehensive and cutting-edge as possible.”

Brighterway, is a charity dedicated to supporting NHS patients and staff. Rehabilitation Together is Petersfield Hospital’s current priority fundraising initiative - it’s a key driver for ensuring it can afford vital new equipment and patient resources.

In addition to the Great South Run, the team is also participating in a 5 km charity run the day before the big race. Preparation has been a team-building experience at the hospital.

Imogen, Kate, and their colleagues have engaged in various training regimens, each at their own pace. Imogen, a seasoned runner, has been incorporating plyometrics into her routine, focusing on building the endurance needed for the 10-mile race.

Kate has been training to hopefully beat her personal best of 32 minutes for a 5 km run. Despite their different fitness levels, both runners agree that the day is more about camaraderie and mutual support than competition.

Imogen said: “It's been inspiring to see how many people, including some who have never run before, are joining in.”