PAN Disability Football

Thursdays at 4pm to 5pm

Powerleague Shepherd's Bush

Pitch 8 41 South Africa Road, London W12 7RW

About the session

Minds United Sports Club CIC delivers an inclusive PAN-Disability Football session for adults aged 18+ with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and long-term health conditions.

Our weekly sessions provide a welcoming, safe and supportive environment where everyone can enjoy football regardless of experience or ability. Whether you are completely new to the game or have played for many years, our qualified coaches adapt activities so that everyone can participate at their own pace.

The focus is on enjoyment, inclusion, confidence building and improving physical and mental wellbeing through regular sport.

What to expect

Each session includes:

• Warm-up and mobility exercises.

• Ball skills and technical coaching.

• Passing, dribbling and shooting activities.

• Small-sided games.

• Teamwork and communication exercises.

• Cool down and social time.

Sessions are structured but relaxed, with plenty of encouragement from our experienced coaching team.

Who can attend?

The programme is open to adults (18+) who have:

• Learning disabilities

• Autism

• Physical disabilities

• Mental health conditions

• Long-term health conditions

• Acquired brain injuries

• Sensory impairments

• Additional support needs

No previous football experience is required.

Benefits of taking part

Participants regularly tell us they experience:

• Improved physical fitness

• Increased confidence and self-esteem

• Better mental health and emotional wellbeing

• Reduced loneliness and social isolation

• New friendships and support networks

• Improved teamwork and communication skills

• Greater independence

• Opportunities to progress into competitive football

Many of our members have gone on to represent Minds United Sports Club CIC in local, regional and national disability football competitions.

Pathway opportunities

Participants who wish to progress can access opportunities including:

• Middlesex FA Pan-Disability League

• Hertfordshire FA Pan-Disability League

• County Cup competitions

• National tournaments

• International football opportunities

• Volunteering

• Coaching qualifications

• Refereeing qualifications

• Peer mentor and leadership roles

Our teams have proudly won league titles and county cups while representing the local community across England and Europe.

Our approach

We believe football should be accessible to everyone.

Our sessions are delivered by experienced, DBS-checked coaches who create a positive, respectful and inclusive environment where every participant is valued. We focus on ability rather than disability and encourage participants to develop at their own pace while celebrating every achievement.

We work closely with health professionals, social prescribers, local authorities, support providers and community organisations to ensure participants receive the support they need.

Referrals welcome

We welcome referrals from:

• Adult Social Care

• NHS services

• Community Mental Health Teams

• Social Prescribers

• Support Workers

• Day Centres

• Care Providers

• Charities

• Families

• Self-referrals

What to bring

Please wear comfortable sports clothing and suitable trainers or football boots suitable for 3G pitches. Bring a drink of water. All football equipment is provided.

About Minds United Sports Club CIC

Minds United Sports Club CIC is an award-winning community organisation providing inclusive sport, wellbeing and personal development opportunities for adults across West London. Our mission is to improve mental health, reduce isolation and create opportunities through sport. Alongside football, we deliver futsal, cricket, tennis, basketball, boxing, education, volunteering and employment support, helping hundreds of people every year build healthier, happier and more connected lives.

We look forward to welcoming you to our football family.