Jump to Main ContentJump to Primary Navigation
SaintsConference & EventsFoundationStore
News

Saints put young patients through their paces at St Andrew’s Healthcare

Travis PerkinsSponsored by Travis Perkins

Young patients at St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton took part in a special rugby coaching session on Monday with the Saints.

The Saints’ community coaching team spent Monday morning at FitzRoy House – St Andrew’s child and adolescent mental health unit – where they worked with young patients on basic rugby skills. The boys and girls who took part have a variety of complex mental health needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, intellectual disabilities, mental illness and autistic spectrum disorders.

Many of the patients were not familiar with the game beforehand, but enjoyed being put through their paces in a session that encouraged both communication and teamwork.

The event was very well-received by both the patients and staff. Adam Bowers, Technical Instructor, explained: “Everyone absolutely loved the sessions, staff mentioned how nice it was to see everyone enjoying themselves and laughing and joking with each other. A number of patients asked when the Saints were coming in again.”

For more information regarding FitzRoy House CLICK HERE, and CLICK HERE to find out more about the Saints' community work.

24/25 Season Tickets sold out!
24/25 Season Tickets sold out!
Visit the Saints Store
Visit the Saints Store
24/25 Memberships on sale now!
24/25 Memberships on sale now!
24/25 Rugby Camps
24/25 Rugby Camps