Dr Simon Opher

Dr Simon Opher

Labour — Stroud

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 April 2025

Debate

Football Governance Bill [Lords]

Contribution

I am interested in the community involvement aspect. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Mental health among men particularly is at a crisis point; in fact, suicide is a leading cause of death under 50. Will the hon. Member commend my club, Forest Green Rovers, which is trying to re-enter the English Football League, for developing a scheme of “football on prescription”, which refers men to football so that they can feel better and more socially included?

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