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After spending five months in hospital, the 65-year-old has spoken to BBC News about rehabilitation, his fighting spirit and a brand new role.

But nothing compares to the rehabilitation needs he’s experienced since October of 2023.

Blachowicz experienced some difficult moments during his rehabilitation following double shoulder surgery and "felt worse three months after surgery than he did before".

Donna Chavez, a spokesperson for Adferiad, which runs a specialist detox and rehabilitation centre, said they were "incredibly grateful" to Williams' family for their support.

Graham Lee, a Grand National-winning jockey who suffered a spinal injury in 2024 in a riding accident, went direct to the centre from hospital to start his rehabilitation.