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“It’s a lifeline” – walking football for people with dementia saved by new funding

12 Dec 2023 1 min read 2 comments Impairment / Disability

People with dementia in Salford can continue to benefit from weekly walking football sessions in Broughton and Swinton, after more funding was secured.

Salford-based Age UK continues to collaborate with Foundation 92 on the sessions, having started to collaborate two years ago in keeping people fit and active every Thursday at Albert Park.

Due to funding from The Football Association and Sport England, Foundation 92 can continue to provide experienced coaches to work with up to ten people, while a dementia worker also attends the sessions…

FULL article: https://salfordnow.co.uk/2023/12/07/salford-walking-football-dementia-swinton-broughton/

Original source: https://x.com/SalfordNow/status/1732844928399544741?s=20

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