Description

Football for Wellbeing Hub - NHS

West London NHS Trust peer support team formed a partnership with the Queens Park Rangers Football Club, the Footy Addicts Company and Everyone Active Company to provide a “Football for Wellbeing Hub” open to all in West London including the community, service users and West London NHS Trust workers. We work together to create wellbeing spaces in the community and improve physical and mental health in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.

Just to clarify it will be a therapeutic football session included players who are experiencing mental health difficulties and not a super competitive football session if you would like to consider!

*Game details. Read carefully *

Duration:

One hour slot. Brief intros, team selections and we’ll kick off at 12noon and then half an hour extra wellbeing time with offer to stay after the game to have a chat with our mental health professional (Babak) if you would like to discuss your mental health concerns privately.

Meeting Point: Meet next to the pitch.
Time: Please arrive 10 minutes before the kick-off. Latecomers might risk losing their spot
Game On: 10 players, the game will be on. The organiser will cancel the session if not enough in.
Attitude: We promote a friendly atmosphere – no shouting or aggressive behaviour. Respect venue staff and follow their instructions
Attendance: If you can't make it, ensure you remove your name from the list ASAP.

By booking yourself you are agreeing with our terms and conditions explained below:

• Players are encouraged and responsible for playing safe and behaving professionally during the game.
• In case of incidents the facilitators (West London NHS Trust, Queens Park Rangers FC and Footy Addicts company and Everyone Active company) are not liable.
• Respect other attendees and best behaviour during the game.
• Adherence to rich football culture and fair-play and remember we are playing to improve our health and wellbeing.
• Football game rules: all 11 aside rules apply, no off side, no sliding. 
• Suitable clothes and football shoes.

Code of conduct: disrespectful behaviour and aggressive play will lead to:
1. Caution
2. Yellow card
3. Red card, meaning the player has to leave the pitch and facility immediately
4. Limited ban (a week to one month)
5. Permanent ban to attend
And also, we will respect Footy Addicts Code of Conduct (read here)
Prioritise fair play and respect for all participants.

*Kit instructions *
We will provide you with 2 colours bibs. Teams are selected on the pitch.

*Venue information *

Entrance Guide: Entrance via Downfield Close opposite number 105 Amberley Estate - Sports Cage, W9 2JZ.
Surface: All-weather 2G synthetic turf, caged with barriers
Footwear: Astro-turfs recommended, no moulds, no metal studs or blades
Transport: Closest tube station is Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo Ln)
Parking: Parking available up on free space
Address: Amberley Estate Sports Cage, Amberley Rd, Downfield Close, W9 2JZ