The mental and emotional well-being of adults and young people can be affected by the challenges of competitive sport and life in general.
LFE is committed to the welfare of all apprentices and recognises that a number of personal problems may arise during their time on the apprenticeship programme or beyond.
Your LFE Academy Education Manager is there to help access support for you. Any discussions you have with your Academy Education Manager will be treated in the strictest confidence and any further action they take will first be explained and agreed by you. Other people able to offer support may include your parents or a trusted member of your club staff.
The PFA Safety Net
Safety Net is an online educational platform that delivers key messages to young people in an accessible format. It uses videos and animations to teach young players what’s expected of them, how to identify problems, ways to manage their feelings and where to seek support.
Safety Net is tailored by age to ensure the appropriate level of information is reaching players at different stages. This resource is also available to parents, guardians, carers and academy support staff so they can all support the player with various topics.
Well-being Support & Counselling
Support is available 24 hours a day via the PFA’s Counselling Helpline (07500 000 777). Another tool is the PFA Safety Net, which is free to access 24/7, while you can also email wellbeing@thepfa.com.
Where appropriate, members can receive 26-day residential treatment at the Sporting Chance Clinic, which provides a safe, dedicated environment for sportspeople to receive support and counselling.
All services are private and confidential, current or former players (or concerned friends and family) can contact the PFA.