Salford City FC Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of a new Foundation Health Hub, bringing a range of health, wellbeing and community support services directly into the heart of Salford City FC.
Funded in partnership with the Premier League Fans Fund and Salford Public Health, and developed with Salford City FC supporters, the new initiative will help transform AIG Stadium into a welcoming space where local people can access support, connect with others and improve their physical and mental wellbeing away from the traditional clinical environment.
Working alongside partners from across Salford, the Foundation aims to make accessing support feel more familiar and accessible, while using the unique setting of the football club to reach people who may not otherwise engage with traditional health and wellbeing services.
The Foundation Health Hub will host a growing programme of activities covering physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection and targeted community support.
Sessions will take place throughout the week, with the initial programme operating across Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, including morning sessions from 10am–12pm and afternoon sessions from 1pm–3pm.
The Foundation Health Hub will be officially launched on Saturday 19th September, with a special event at AIG Stadium ahead of Salford City FC’s first-team fixture, bringing together partners and stakeholders to celebrate the start of this exciting new initiative.
The programme will bring together Salford City FC Foundation and a range of organisations and services, including Talk About It Mate, Public Health and the NHS, alongside dedicated programmes supporting veterans, disabled supporters and people looking to become more physically active.
Full Timetable
Wednesday, 10am–12pm – Talk About It Mate
A peer-support community offering a welcoming space for people to connect, share experiences and support one another, helping to make conversations around mental health part of everyday life.
Wednesday, 1pm–3pm – Beyond the Boots
Dedicated support for service/military veterans focusing on life after service, from health and wellbeing to supporting the transition into civilian life and employment.
Thursday, 10am–12pm – Salford Public Health
A range of preventative health and wellbeing services shaped around the needs of supporters and the local community, from health checks to stop smoking support.
Thursday, 1pm–3pm – NHS
Accessible NHS support at AIG Stadium, ranging from screenings to more advanced health checks and opportunities to engage with healthcare services in a familiar community environment.
Friday, 10am–12pm – Lions Together
An accessibility and disability working group bringing supporters, Salford City FC and Salford City FC Foundation together to help improve access and inclusion, both on matchdays and across community activities.
Friday, 1pm–3pm – Fitness Focus
Inclusive fitness sessions for people of all abilities, providing an opportunity to get active, improve wellbeing and exercise in the unique surroundings of Salford City FC.
By bringing football, health and community support together under one roof, Salford City FC Foundation wants the Foundation Health Hub to become a trusted and familiar place where people from across Salford can connect, access support and take positive steps towards healthier and happier lives.
To find out more information please contact Sean.Dwyer@salfordcityfc.co.uk