The FA has teamed up with North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) to offer weekly football games to adults with mental health problems.

The football sessions are open to staff as well as patients and are held every Thursday at Shrub End Sports Centre, Colchester between 2pm and 3pm.

Those who wish to take part in the games are asked to pay £2.00 which is a small contribution towards the cost of hiring the venue.

NEP staff can refer patients who have been assessed and deemed ready for this type of physical activity and social interaction.