“Over the past 3 years I have piled on the weight especially when I changed my job. I lost all self confidence in myself.” says Lisa Allen. However things changed for Lisa when she joined FIT BAGGIES, West Bromwich Albion’s Healthy lifestyle programme. Lisa adds, “I was ashamed at how big I was and knew […]
“One call can change a life.” Having heard the uncomfortable statistics about loneliness in their community, a group of young people made it their mission to help connect with elderly people. Over 359 calls and 2,100 minutes later, their new pen pal scheme was a huge success. The group of young people, aged 16-17, have […]
How Football Clubs are bringing people together and connecting older people at risk of loneliness This week 32 football clubs launched the ‘Tackling Loneliness Together’ project which is aimed at connecting older people at risk of loneliness. A recent study from the Office National Statistics (ONS) showed that 2.6 million adults reported that they felt […]
The leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Cllr Danny Thorpe, visited a targeted summer camp which gives 8 to 16-year-olds from the Borough a week of educational and sporting activities. Participants on the Young Greenwich Summer Camp are provided with a healthy breakfast and lunch as part of the programme, as well as being […]
Public Health England have launched a major new adult health campaign to seize the opportunity for a national reset moment of health, and the EFL Trust FIT FANS Programme is part of the launch. Nearly two thirds (63%) of adults in the UK are overweight or living with obesity and this extra weight can cause […]
Lockdown has been challenging for Bodhi, aged 9 and his mum Caren. However Bodhi, who has global developmental delay and autism, has been managing the lockdown by taking part in Brentford FC Community Trust’s online Short Breaks activities for children with disabilities. His mum Caren believes that physical activity for Bodhi is now needed more […]
Richard got his dream career off to a flying start after completing a 12-week Traineeship with Fulham FC Foundation. The 12-week traineeship helped the 26-year-old take his first step onto his dream career pathway, after spending a year out of work and searching for a new job. Previously, Richard worked in retail and despite enjoying […]
Back in April, Fulham’s official Club Doctor, Justin Yeoh, signed up as a volunteer to help homeless people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Consultant in Sports & Exercise Medicine (and previous GP), used his medical experience to support vulnerable individuals placed in protective hotel accommodation by Hammersmith & Fulham Council. With all football matches suspended […]
Brentford fan Jennie Sibley never knew that her football club could offer her the support she needed during the lockdown – especially when she first found the lockdown a daunting experience. “We did not know much about the virus and being over 70 I was aware that if I caught COVID-19 it may be quite […]
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