People with Parkinson’s are being encouraged to take part in a walking football group aimed at making the beautiful game more accessible to those with disabilities.
Last Legs FC is working with staff at The Meadows, in North Shields, to put on the sessions for people with a range of disabilities and mental health conditions.
They have been running for the last six months and have been growing in popularity.
Players of the non-contact sport aim to keep the ball on the ground and move at a slower pace, with participants prohibited from running…
The group was recently given funding from Parkinson’s UK to try and get people with the condition to get involved.
The sessions take place every Tuesday from 1pm to 2pm and participants are invited to “pay as they feel”.
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Author: The Walking Football
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