Rachel Walden
@RachelWalden_68
Daughter of former Pompey, Gillingham & Bournemouth footballer Rod Taylor ~ Player Support Manager @PFA ~ Trustee @jeffastlefdn #CTE #dementiainfootball
Our dedicated Admiral Nurse PFA Service Team has a passion for football. It is led by Joe Costello, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Sport and Dementia, who has over 20 years’ experience in mental health nursing, including supporting PFA families since 2022. Highly experienced…
A hugely proud day for my sister Dawn, our family, friends & @JeffAstleFdn Dad would be so proud of everything Dawn & The Foundation have achieved in helping those in need & protecting future generations. His memory and legacy live on 💙🤍👑 #AstleIsTheKing #wba
My family and I had the most wonderful time at Windsor Castle today for my #MBE Investiture. From driving down The Long Walk, walking through the marvellous rooms within the castle, meeting really friendly staff who literally couldn’t do enough for you right through to to being…
A really interesting and beneficial few hours spent with @adamjohnwhite & @DawnAstle9 from the @PFA's Brain Health Unit yesterday, hearing about the wide range of work they deliver and support/funding given to former players. More opportunities to work together moving forward🤝
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the sad passing yesterday of our former centre-forward & Welsh International, Wyn Davies at the age of 83 Wyn was known to all as Wyn, "The Leap" due to his great prowess in heading the ball R.I.P. Wyn 😢⚽️🍊🏴
Incredible to see this unique and bespoke clinic for former professional football players continue to grow. Over the last three years it really has flourished to be such a valuable source of support for families in their daily lives with dementia. Starting with a weekly clinic,…
Our dedicated Admiral Nurse PFA Service Team has a passion for football. It is led by Joe Costello, Consultant Admiral Nurse for Sport and Dementia, who has over 20 years’ experience in mental health nursing, including supporting PFA families since 2022. Highly experienced…
@DawnAstle9, daughter of @England and @westbrom footballer Jeff Astle, on @100Campaigns on her pivotal role in compelling football to finally acknowledge the terrible risks involved in heading the ball @JeffAstleFdn @PFA @FA listen now ... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mak…
Bob Downing and l had the pleasure of conducting an hour long interview today with Albion royalty @DawnAstle9 Dawn Astle MBE and her mom, Lorraine King Astle. Hear the interview on the July episode of BlackCountry Radio’s The Throstle Club. Thanks to the @AlbionFoundation.
As a loved one with dementia nears the end of life, strong emotions can arise. Everyone reacts differently, and feelings of grief and loss are normal. @DementiaUK Admiral Nurses Dr. Rachel Daly and Diane Drain are here to help. They will discuss the importance of recognising…
Mark your calendars for 13th September 2025! 🗓️ Portsmouth and Southampton face off in the league for the first time since 2012 — a derby long overdue and not to be missed! 🔥
On #GlobalMNDAwarenessDay, we're thinking of every life touched by motor neurone disease - those we’ve lost, those still fighting, and those affected, every day. Drop a name or photo of someone you’re thinking of. Let’s turn the replies into a tribute wall 💙
It was great to see @DawnAstle9 MBE at our Football Memories session today, where she was surprised by former captain Graham Williams. 🏟️ Dawn was recently appointed an MBE for her work raising awareness of brain injuries in sport with @JeffAstleFdn. 🤝
Congratulations to @DawnAstle9 for receiving the MBE honor - Member of the Order of the British Empire - for her advocacy on #CTE & concussion in memory of her father Jeff Astle, the first pro soccer player diagnosed with #CTE. bbc.com/news/articles/…
To all those without your Dad this Father’s Day this day comes wrapped in memories, tied with both love and longing. And while the world says celebrate, your heart whispers “Remember.” Maybe it’s been years, or maybe it’s still fresh. Grief doesn’t check calendars, it just…
Rest peacefully Eddie, we all send our love to Nita and the family.
Sad news to report that former Pool centre-forward Eddie Loyden passed away last week at the age of 79 Eddie played twice in the 1st team in season 1964/65 Had been living with the dreaded Alzheimer's for a number of years Sincere condolences to Eddie's wife Nita & family 😢
We would love to invite other clubs like @AshbyIvanhoe_FC to have @DawnAstle9 come along in person to chat with your coaches! The discussion will address key topics including #concussion awareness, #CTE, current heading guidelines and return-to-play protocols for teams…
After the excitement of my investiture it was straight back to work when I visited @AshbyIvanhoe_FC yesterday evening to talk about #concussion, #CTE, the #FIELDSTUDY , the current heading guidance for children and the return to play protocols in the grass roots game. It was…
Dawn Astle, the daughter of West Bromwich Albion legend Jeff, received an MBE from the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle for services to footballers with dementia with the Jeff Astle Foundation.
We are immensely proud of our Co-founder and Trustee @DawnAstle9 Dawn had an absolutely unforgettable day at Windsor Castle yesterday as she received her MBE from His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. It was especially poignant to have Jeff's widow, Laraine present, to…
We’re so proud of the work you do! 💙🤍 Congratulations, Dawn Astle MBE! 🏅
My family and I had the most wonderful time at Windsor Castle today for my #MBE Investiture. From driving down The Long Walk, walking through the marvellous rooms within the castle, meeting really friendly staff who literally couldn’t do enough for you right through to to being…
My family and I had the most wonderful time at Windsor Castle today for my #MBE Investiture. From driving down The Long Walk, walking through the marvellous rooms within the castle, meeting really friendly staff who literally couldn’t do enough for you right through to to being…