Adam J White
@adamjohnwhite
PhD | Director of Brain Health @pfa | LLM @nls_ntu | 🏳️🌈| care about preventing CTE
Well done to all involved with the setting up & running of these Memory Clubs for former footballers 👏⚽️👏#dementiainfootball @JeffAstleFdn
Although always desperately sad, it is such a privilege to meet former players who have sadly been diagnosed with dementia or any other kind of neurological disease. It’s also a privilege to meet the many selfless people who, as volunteers, do what they can to help and support…
We are honoured to welcome Chris Nowinski, PhD, co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation on: 📅 Tuesday 12th August 🕒 3 pm - 4.30 pm (BST) Come together for an insightful online session on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as we sensitively explore this…
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🤝
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…
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…
We are deeply shocked and saddened at the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with their family, loved ones, and Diogo's teammates and friends at Liverpool FC. He was a loving father with a young family and a…
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…
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’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…
Exciting news today as more Alzheimer’s disease drugs enter clinical trials. The latest annual report from dementia researcher, Dr Jeffery Cummings, shows that through research we are making more progress towards a cure. Read our expert analysis on the report:…
Brian Moore in the Telegraph today … hope @worldrugby are reading …
Latest issue of The West Ham Years. It covers a very important subject and shares the experience of West Ham favourite, Joe Durrell. Please share it to help raise awareness. Together we might positively affect the lives of others. Email me for full edition: [email protected]
"At the PFA, we’re always looking for ways to support the long-term health and wellbeing of our members and their families. Love to Move is a great example of how simple, structured activity can make a meaningful difference to people living with dementia. By working with club…
Enhancing coaches knowledge on heading and brain health is key. If we can find better ways to (not) head the ball then we will ultimately be on our way to prevent CTE. this pilot on the UEFA B course for @pfa members today is the first step.
Really pleased to be at the @premierleague today to talk about support for Former Players with Premier League Clubs. @PFA @DawnAstle9
Acquired brain injury costs the UK economy £43 billion annually - equivalent to 1.5% of GDP. It's time to recognise brain injury as a major public health issue. Discover the full findings and recommendations from the UKABIF and APPG on ABI report here: cdn.ymaws.com/ukabif.org.uk/……