Brighton and Hove Albion doctor Tim Stevenson has opened an occupational health care centre in Shoreham.

Dr Stevenson, previously a GP in Shoreham, joined the club seven years ago.

He has been a regular at home matches, attending to injured players and members of the public.

Now he has set up a permanent base for Business Health Resources, a company he founded more than five years ago.

Dr Stevenson said: "I have operated as a sole trader from consulting rooms in London and Shoreham.

"The time is now right to expand my business with this move to a new office and by establishing a larger team.

"We will be providing a business-to-business service in a range of occupational health practices."

Dr Stevenson has recruited a team of four doctors and two nurses. He said: "Our service will enable companies to promote and maintain the physical, psychological and social well-being of their staff.

"Companies will find we can help to lift morale, improve staff retention and reduce sickness leave. This will result in better productivity and we will offer advice to assist companies to comply with health and safety legislation."

Clients include the Body Shop, Virgin Atlantic, Boots and Shoreham Port Authority.

The opening was attended by MPs Tim Loughton and Ivor Caplin and a number of Albion players.