We recently joined forces with Gateshead Football Club in pledging our support to a nationwide initiative which highlights the sexist abuse towards female fans that continues to take place in football.
Her Game Too’ was formed in May 2021 by 12 female football fans who wanted to raise awareness of sexist abuse in the ‘beautiful game’ and to encourage fellow female fans to share their own experiences.
As the official healthcare partner of Gateshead Football Club, we were extremely proud when the club became the first professional football club to partner with Her Game Too. They are now working collaboratively to encourage other clubs to follow in their footsteps and take a stand against sexist abuse in football.
At Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital, we are committed to educating and advocating the importance of women’s health at every stage of life. Through supporting Her Game Too, we hope to not only reinforce our stance that football should be a sport for all to enjoy, we also hope to raise awareness of women’s health and its importance.
Good health will mean different things to different people. But with a busy life, juggling commitments with work, home, friends and family, it’s sometimes difficult to look after yourself and stay healthy too.
Many conditions that affect women’s health happen gradually and can sometimes go unnoticed. A problem may start as something minor, and before you know it you’ve learned to live with it, putting any concerns aside as you get on with your life. Also, you may not know that you can be treated.
Our first joint campaign was to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer during breast cancer awareness month last October, using infographics that were shared across social media. This campaign was also backed by Gateshead Football Club through their website, highlighting how three seemingly unconnected organisations can join forces to deliver these important messages. We are planning a similar campaign to raise awareness of cervical cancer during March.
At our Newcastle Hospital in Jesmond, we offer comprehensive women’s health services, where our experienced consultants pride themselves on helping women of all ages to overcome a wide range of health problems.
Whether you are suffering from an issue now or are concerned about your future health, we are here to reassure and support you in making the right choices at the right time for a long and happy life.
Amy Clement, co-founder of Her Game Too, says: “It’s great to have a well-known healthcare provider like Nuffield Health speaking out in support of our aim to make football safer for women and girls. At Her Game Too, we’re working hard to create strong relationships with club trusts, sponsors and local communities to educate people on the importance of creating a welcoming environment for young girls and women. The more support we receive the sooner we can create a safer and more inclusive atmosphere for female fans today and for the next generation.”
Through partnerships with local clubs like Gateshead Football Club and supporting important campaigns like Her Game Too, we’re able to reach more people in our community to highlight the significance of looking after your health and work to fulfil our goal of building a healthier nation.
These organisations and their outreach activities benefit people of all ages and we support this ethos. At Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital we are committed to helping to make people in our region fitter, healthier, happier and stronger