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HEALTH AND LOCAL FOOTBALL CLUBS; PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THIS IS A WIN/WIN. FA is launching an initiative to encourage clubs and communities to think about Stadia differently The NHS is wanting to shift more services out to the community
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THIS IS A WIN/WIN • FA is launching an initiative to encourage clubs and communities to think about Stadia differently • The NHS is wanting to shift more services out to the community • Because of the unique location of football Stadia and the power of football • There is an opportunity for both parties to win
WHAT IS THE FA? • Governing Body of Football in England • Representing over 42,000 Clubs • All Clubs are affiliated to the FA • All Leagues are affiliated to the FA • Clubs are Independent Entities • The FA cannot impose but will try to further activities beneficial to the Clubs
TWO MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES • Utilisation of the physical space of Football Stadia 2. Linking health and sports activities together
1. UTILISATION OF PHYSICAL SPACE • Undeveloped Space Underneath Stands • Club House • Function Halls • Offices • Car Parks • Playing Surface Open Space • Non Playing Surface Open Space Clubs generally under utilise their facilities
FOOTBALL STADIAS HAVE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS • Spread throughout the country • Mainly in urban areas • Usually has good public transport links • Most have car parking • Facilities have already complied with public safety requirements • Stadia locations are known to the local population
Red – FAPL Yellow – FL1 Black – FL2 Blue – FL3 Turquoise – F Conf
Blue – SFL Yellow – NPL Red - IFL
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES • The FA is talking to Brent Health providers about the potential use of 36,000 square feet of space in the new Wembley Stadium, which has not yet been allocated a defined use. • There are a number of opportunities that have already been considered:
Walk in Centres – Lift Projects • Family Planning Clinics • Occupational Health Facilities • Doctor Surgeries / Health Centres • Diagnostic Treatment Centres • Physiotherapy Facilities • Storage Facilities • Temporary Office Accommodation
2. LINKING HEALTH AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES TOGETHER • Levels of obesity in England continue to rise • It is estimated that the consequences of obesity costs £0.5 Billion per annum • The power of football can provide an opportunity to improve the health of sections of the population
MAPPING • Mapping analysis can be performed by geographical areas linked to Club locations: • Density of Actual Population • Deprivation by Ward • Participation in Football • Could be tied in with NHS Mapping Information to focus appropriate health activity to appropriate Club
NEXT STEPS • FA has majority of information on Clubs at a higher level of the football pyramid • FA to provide a mapping service • Interested parties to contact Jamie Magraw to determine requirements and area of interest • Determination of criteria to meet health needs • Options discussed with Clubs that meet the criteria • FA to coordinate clubs/Health provider discussions