Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy will meet with former footballers and their families to discuss the severe impacts of neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia. This meeting is part of a larger campaign by Football Families for Justice (FFJ), which aims for a statutory duty on football's governing bodies to establish a dementia strategy and financial support for affected individuals. High-profile backing includes former players and local mayors, emphasizing the importance of addressing player welfare and securing resources to aid those afflicted with these devastating conditions.
The meeting with former footballers aims to shed light on the devastating impacts of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementia, on their lives and families.
Football Families for Justice (FFJ) advocates for a statutory duty on football authorities to create a dementia strategy and a compensation scheme for affected players.
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