Coronavirus Update - Drinkaware

The current COVID-19 outbreak means so many of us are at home and facing worrying and uncertain times.

It is heartening however to see the community spirit and some good old-fashioned humour being displayed by all our Walking Football Scotland groups.

Although we are missing the camaraderie, fun and vital exercise walking football provides, the use of social media (quizzes and funny stories) to support each other is truly amazing.

Through the virtual chat the message stays the same: stay at home, keep safe, protect yourself and others.

I know we are all looking forward to getting back on the football pitch but at this time we can’t take for granted our loved ones as we live either close together or alone dealing with the stresses of life, work and making ends meet.

In these unprecedented times, I wanted to update you on the steps our partner Drinkaware is taking to provide information and advice.

Even before the pandemic, Elaine Hindal CEO of Drinkaware, said: “Data suggests that 58% of people drink to cope - this can mean unwinding from a stressful job, or having a little ‘me-time’ at the end of the day.

“Alcohol is so culturally embedded that inevitably we’re going to see more people using alcohol to deal with their anxieties.”

Walking Football Scotland and I remain fully contactable by email (chairman@walkingfootballscotland.org) if anyone feels the need for support or simply to keep in touch and have a blether.

Gary McLaughlin- Chairman

COVID-19 and alcohol: Information hub: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-facts/drinking-habits-and-behaviours/alcohol-and-coronavirus/

Further information on Covid19 at the Scottish Govt Link :
              https://www.gov.scot/coronavirus-covid-19/