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“The coronavirus virus is attacking us on two fronts: physically and mentally. While we can take steps to reduce the chance of contracting the virus, we cannot escape the threat to our mental wellbeing.”

Preston North End’s last home game formed part of Level Playing Field’s Weeks Of Action, with a themed matchday taking place to celebrate access and inclusion for all disabled football fans.

Today is World IBD Day when we help to raise awareness about Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Level Playing Field recognise Mental Health Awareness week between 18 – 24 May 2020.

National sporting charity Level Playing Field launch the ‘COVID19 Disabled fans survey’.

Read the latest edition of the SWDFEF newsletter.

Over the past few weeks, the Merseyside clubs’ staff have been calling up local people who are self-isolating to check how they’re doing and offer assistance such as delivering groceries or picking up prescriptions.

CAFE has launched a survey to gain a better understanding of the typical matchday experiences of non-visibly disabled people, and address some of the issues faced in attending live football matches.

On Monday 2nd March, Level Playing Field’s Development Officer, Daniel Townley, made the long train journey from Watford up to North East England for a special Weeks of Action matchday at the Riverside stadium. Middlesbrough played against Nottingham Forest, in what turned out to be an entertaining draw, but it’s what took place off the pitch that Daniel was most interested in.

In this week’s article, Level Playing Field Fans Liaison Officer spoke to Everton fan Colin over the phone to talk about his Everton fanatic son Michael who suffers from severe health issues, about football and community.