Football group looking to aid mental wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities
“We have seen a positive impact on members' confidence, mental wellbeing, and sense of belonging”
A mental health football group in Blackpool is offering free registration throughout this month.
Blackpool Football Therapy is looking to help people improve their mental wellbeing through sport, friendship, and community support.
The group provides a safe and welcoming environment where individuals can come together, enjoy football, improve their physical health, and build social connections.
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It is open to everyone, training at AFC Blackpool’s Jepson Way ground off Common Edge Road.
A spokesperson Anthony Barrot said: “We are the longest running and original group and have been running since 2021.
“Although the landscape has changed in regards to football becoming more competitive we are still flying the flag and we have seen a positive impact on members' confidence, mental wellbeing, and sense of belonging.
“We have also most recently moved our operations and office to AFC Blackpool and provide a safe environment for our members as mental health continues to be an important issue within our community.”
Sessions covering all abilities, ages and genders are held throughout the week and the group has announced that free registration applies for all of September.
Full details at www.blackpoolft.co.uk