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Level Playing Field

October 2017 E-Newsletter
 
 
 

Welcome to Level Playing Field

LPF is a registered Charity in England and Wales which acts as a campaigning and advisory organisation to its membership and other parties across all sports. www.levelplayingfield.org.uk

Telegraph Exclusive: Government hits out at Premier League clubs over disabled facilities

By Jeremy Wilson, deputy football correspondent 

The Premier League has been reprimanded by the government and is facing calls from fans for clubs to play games behind closed doors or be deducted points if they do not meet minimum standards for disabled facilities.

Read more here.

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Level Playing Field appoint Helen Pownall as Team Administrator

Level Playing Field (LPF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Pownall as our new Team Administrator.

Helen previously worked for the Learning Disability Team in her local social services for 7 years and brings extensive experience to the role. Helen will be first point of contact at LPF, managing enquiries and assisting with website and social media updates.

LPF General Manager Ruth Hopkins said “We are delighted to welcome Helen to Level Playing Field as Team Administrator. This essential role ensures that the day to day activities of LPF are well supported and Helen brings a wealth of office and clerical experience”.

Read more about Helen here.


Mystery shoppers wanted for live football matches

Since 2009 Mark Bradley (from theThe Fan Experience Company) has been working with the EFL (Football League) using real supporter feedback as a catalyst to help improve clubs’ awareness of the needs of different supporter groups and to improve their experiences.  

Read more here.


Working Together: Arsenal FC to host first London Regional forum

Arsenal FC will host first London Regional forum on Wednesday 8th November 2017.
 
The forum will be taking place at Arsenals Emirates Stadium from 1pm - 4pm on Wednesday 8th November 2017

Read more here.


Working Together Project

LPF launch new Disabled Supporters Association Questionnaire

FC United of Manchester launch Disabled Supporters Association

Bristol Rovers DSA host first open meeting


News in brief...

Swansea City appoint first Disability Access Officer

"Get to know your supporters and the stadium as a whole"

Disabled Leeds United supporter's story documented in short film

Sensory Room opens at Southampton FC

Crystal Palace announce accessibility improvements at Selhurst Park


Follow us on Social Media

Are you following us on Social Media yet? Stay up to date with all the latest news and developments at Level Playing Field by following us on Social Media. We update these regularly with new content and is a great way to keep up to speed with all that is happening in the world of access and inclusion.

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LPF Access Audits

LPF provides a professional programme of audits carried out by NRAC accredited Access Auditors with an increasing number of clubs and venue owners commissioning an LPF audit. Read more information on an LPF Access Audit and how to commission one here


Disability Inclusion & Etiquette Training (DIET)

Disability Inclusion and Etiquette Training (D.I.E.T) is a bespoke and competitively priced training package. Accredited through ‘CPD’ the training looks to upskill customer facing staff at sports stadiums/venues and organisations that provide services for disabled sports fans. Find out more here.


Just Giving

Make a Charity donation online to support Level Playing Field's works. Every donation (small and large) is very much appreciated. 


Our Sponsors

LPF would like to thank the following Sponsors for their support:

The Football Foundation


Contact Us:

Address: Level Playing Field c/o CAFE, No.1 Olympic Way, Wembley, London, HA9 0NP

Helpline: 020 8621 2403

Email: info@levelplayingfield.org.uk

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