--- title: Making rugby league more accessible for people with Parkinson's description: Parkinson’s UK supported the RFL's Week of Social Impact campaign by delivering a new training session for rugby league coaches image: https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/ES010492.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/parkinsons-rfl-partnership#main-content) [Skip to content](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/parkinsons-rfl-partnership#main-content) MENU - [Home](https://rugbyleaguecares.org) - [Latest News](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/tag/blog) - [About us](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/about-us) - [Community](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/community) - [Blackburn with Darwen](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/bwd) - [Get Involved](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/get-involved) - [RLCares Membership](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/membership) - [Players](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/players) - [Seriously Injured Players Fund](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/benevolent-fund) - [Contact](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/contact) ADDITIONAL LINKS - [Donate](https://www.justgiving.com/charity/rugbyleaguecares) - [Become a RLCares Member](https://secure.emandates.co.uk/Pages/Registration.aspx?.Client=174727dc-753e-4383-8ffe-c20cf2241cbb&.PaymentPlans=2b374003-6249-430d-b255-bf31124f8b19) - [Merchandise](https://www.eliteprosports.co.uk/rl-cares/) - [GET HELP NOW](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/get-help-now) Rugby League Cares MENU [![](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Logos%20NEW/RL%20Cares%20Grey.png)](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/) # Making rugby league more accessible for people with Parkinson's Oct 30, 2025, 4:42:37 AM [Rugby League Cares](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/author/rugby-league-cares) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/parkinsons-rfl-partnership) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/parkinsons-rfl-partnership) [twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/parkinsons-rfl-partnership) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/parkinsons-rfl-partnership) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/parkinsons-rfl-partnership) ### Parkinson’s UK supported the RFL's Week of Social Impact campaign by delivering a new training session for rugby league coaches. The CPD training was delivered as part of a programme of work between the RFL and [Parkinson's UK](https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/) which is aiming to help more people living with the condition to get into social forms of rugby league   The partnership between the two organisations also includes opportunities for coaches and instructors to learn more about Parkinson’s as a condition and how the sport can be adapted to give more people an opportunity to play.   Social rugby league continues to grow in popularity across the UK and the sport is proving beneficial for all ages and abilities of people living with Parkinson’s.   Social Rugby League can have many benefits for people living with Parkinson’s including: - Better balance and coordination - Reduced risk of freezing and falls - Better cardiovascular health - Better energy levels and improved sleep patterns - Improved strength - More social interactions - Improved wellbeing and mental health  Ashleigh Seddon, Social Impact Manager at the RFL, said: "We were proud to partner with Parkinson's UK as part of the Week of Social Impact 2025. This partnership is a brilliant example of how sport can bring communities together and create an ever-lasting impact.   "By working with Parkinson's UK, we're removing barriers and helping to ensure that more people living with Parkinson's can experience the joy, confidence and connection that sport, especially rugby league brings!"   Lauren Mulligan, Physical Activity Engagement Officer at Parkinson’s UK, said:  “It’s been fantastic to work with the team from the RFL for their Week of Social Impact.   “As a charity, we know how important physical activity can be for a person’s physical and mental wellbeing, plus having that social connection can give people a real boost.   “I’m delighted to have been able to train RFL accredited Rugby League coaches and to help them better understand the needs of people living with Parkinson’s. Rugby League is an accessible way for all ages and abilities and it’s great to see the work of the RFL Foundation for the Week of Social Impact.” For more information about the RFL Week of Social Impact, please [click here](https://www.rugby-league.com/social-impact)     [blog](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/tag/blog) ## **Our Partners** ![EHU New MHSPA Black Logo](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/EHU%20New%20MHSPA%20Black%20Logo.png) ![JUL 2019 Mattioli Woods Stacked Logo NO PLC RGB (1)-1-1](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/JUL%202019%20Mattioli%20Woods%20Stacked%20Logo%20NO%20PLC%20RGB%20(1)-1-1.png) ![Howorth Air Tech Logo](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/Howorth%20Air%20Tech%20Logo.png) ![bartlet](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/bartlet.png) ![logo](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/logo.png) ![UCEN\_Logo\_CMYK](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/UCEN_Logo_CMYK.png) ![all sport](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/Untitled-1.webp) ![oxen-2024-black-copy](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/oxen-2024-black-copy.png) ![Movember\_Primary Logo\_White copy](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/Movember_Primary%20Logo_White%20copy.png) ![images](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/images.png) ![Caffe Nero B&W1](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/Caffe%20Nero%20B%26W1.png) ![exp-atol-logos-stacked](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Globals/Partners%20Logos/exp-atol-logos-stacked.png) [![RL Cares White Text\_White Outline](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Globals/Logos%20NEW/RL%20Cares%20White%20Text_White%20Outline.png?width=175&height=69&name=RL%20Cares%20White%20Text_White%20Outline.png "RL Cares White Text_White Outline")](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/) [![RL Cares White Text\_White Outline](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Globals/Logos%20NEW/RL%20Cares%20White%20Text_White%20Outline.png?width=175&height=69&name=RL%20Cares%20White%20Text_White%20Outline.png "RL Cares White Text_White Outline")](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/) Rugby League Cares is an independent charity that touches upon the lives of people involved at every level of rugby league.    [info@rlcares.org.uk](mailto:info@rlcares.org)   Rugby League Cares is a registered charity in England and Wales (1109858) ![fundraising-regulator12](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Globals/fundraising-regulator12.png?width=175&height=54&name=fundraising-regulator12.png) ![fundraising-regulator12](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Globals/fundraising-regulator12.png?width=175&height=54&name=fundraising-regulator12.png "fundraising-regulator12") **MAIN MENU** - [Home](https://rugbyleaguecares.org) - [Latest News](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/news/tag/blog) - [About us](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/about-us) - [Community](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/community) - [Get Involved](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/get-involved) - [Players](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/players) - [Seriously Injured Players Fund](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/benevolent-fund) - [Contact](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/contact) **ADDITONAL LINKS** - [Donate](https://www.justgiving.com/page/rlcares-brain-health-fund) - Merchandise - [GET HELP NOW](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/get-help-now) **KEEP IN TOUCH** Want to keep up to date on all things RL Cares? 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