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03.12.2025
As you will be aware, NFDSA have been working with The Club for several years to feed in the experiences, comments and ideas of fans with disabilities to improve accessibility and match day experience.
This has included both the existing City Ground and also ongoing development of the Peter Taylor Stand, and been through a variety of communications, assessments, meetings with Club Staff, training and the Fans Advisory Board (FAB).
The Club will be holding a public exhibition and drop in sessions at the City Ground on Friday 5 December and Saturday 6 December, as part of consultation ahead of planning applications being submitted to Rushcliffe Borough Council.
This is an opportunity for disabled fans and carers to learn more about plans.
NFDSA would welcome your thoughts, so we can collate them and share with the club as the process continues.
Please send to forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
Further details are at Nottingham Forest FC – Public exhibition – Update on City Ground redevelopment
Thank you for your ongoing support for and involvement with NFDSA
If you have any questions, please contact me on forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
25.11.2025
In this Update
NFDSA Monthly Social, Wednesday 26th November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, TBI, Trent Bridge Inn, Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AA
NFDSA Website Goes Live
NFDSA Membership
City Ground Accessibility – Issues, Meetings and Working with the Club to find Solutions
Lanyards
Diabetes Awareness
Disability Access Officer ( DAO) Changes
AGM- Advance Notice, Saturday 24th January 2026, 11am – 1pm, City Ground
Level Playing Field - Annual Fans Survey Results and Gearing Up for Unite for Access 2026
Premier League Disable Fans Working Group Meeting 24th November
NFDSA Monthly Social, Wednesday 26th November, 10.30am – 12.30pm, TBI, Trent Bridge Inn, Back Room, Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AA.. Disabled Access. Buses for Trent Bridge stop just round the corner.
Come and join us in a friendly and relaxed environment. Meet other fans and friends, old and new, chat about Forest and other topics, and share any comments and ideas with NFDSA Committee Members. NFFC Club staff also in attendance.
NFDSA Socials take place on the last Wednesday of each month. There is no Social in December, but please join us again on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
NFDSA Website Goes Live
Finally ! We apologise for the delay – Chair Person and Phil Harrison, Website Officer, have been working hard to ensure that it is a useful way of communication, alongside our Updates and Social Media.
If you have any comments and/or questions, please contact forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
NFDSA Membership
Thank you to all who have signed up for Free membership. We are delighted at the response and for your support for NFDSA.
We encourage you all to join – fans with disabilities, whatever the age, so, for example, we can invite members to age-specific initiatives, such as Magic Moments, parents and carers who can keep in touch, and feed in your thoughts, and be involved in consultations and our AGM.
To Join NFDSA Please click here
If you have any questions, please contact Ben Whitmarsh, our Membership Secretary, at forestdsamembership@gmail.com
City Ground Accessibility – Issues, Meetings and Working with the Club to find Solutions, and Europe
NFDSA requested a meeting to discuss a number of issues which have arisen since the friendlies in August. This took place on 28th October at the City Ground, and was reported on the Club's Official Website, News page.
https://sgsa.org.uk/document/accessible-stadia/
We have requested follow up information, and will communicate progress once received.
Thank you to Ericka Williams, Disability Access Officer, who has provided this summary for our update.
Exciting accessibility improvements have been introduced at the City Ground to enhance the matchday experience for all supporters. A brand-new accessible toilet is now available on the first floor of the Trent End, providing greater convenience and comfort. In addition, home supporters wearing the NFFC sunflower lanyard will be able to access the accessible toilet located in the Wheelchair Lounge in the upper Bridgford Stand. Stoma facilities will also be added to all accessible toilets imminently, further improving comfort and inclusivity for fans with additional needs. The Club’s Accessibility Guide will be updated accordingly to reflect these positive changes, demonstrating Nottingham Forest’s continued commitment to ensuring the stadium is welcoming and accessible for everyone.
Lanyards
These were first available to be worn at the Sunderland match on 27th September. The Club report that the take up has been encouraging.
However, we have been made aware of a number of issues, in these early days of the initiative, and so we sought clarification, following the experiences of NFDSA, and we emailed the Club. The responses to our questions are below.
The purpose of the Forest Accessibility Lanyard:
It is to be used to identify, and support, individuals who may need additional assistance or accommodation with visible and non-visible disabilities.
1. Who can have/wear a Lanyard?
Any supporter, or person(s) who works for Forest, who has a non-visible or visible disability.
2. Who must wear a Lanyard?
It is not obligatory to wear a lanyard; however, these lanyards provide a discreet and respectful way for supporters to indicate that they may require extra support, patience, or simply a bit more time, while navigating the stadium, or interacting with our staff and stewards.
3. Who does wear a Lanyard?
Anyone who requires one that has a visible or non-visible disability. PA’s do not receive a lanyard unless they too have a visible or non-visible disability.
Supporters do not need to wear a lanyard to use the accessible toilets. Access is available to all who require it, regardless of whether they are wearing a lanyard or not.
This clarification was to be reinforced during the Manchester United matchday stewards’ briefing.
If you have any further feedback, comments, or questions, please let us know, contact forestforeveryone@nottinghamforest.co.uk
Diabetes Awareness Month
NFDSA were delighted to work with Forest For Everyone, to raise awareness. Thank you to NFDSA members, Joseph, Clare and Karen, for sharing their experiences and ideas, and to DAO, Disability Access Officer, Ericka Williams, for putting together such a great article. This appeared in the Leeds Matchday Programme, see pages 14-15.
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70851549/forest-review-vol-58-issue-6-v-leeds-united
Ericka has also shared information with Club staff and Nottingham Forest Community Trust.
NFDSA intends to continue work around diabetes awareness and solutions- if you would like further information, and/or to be involved, please contact forestdsachairperson@gamil.com
Disability Access Officer Changes
We would like to thank Ericka Williams for her dedication and hard work. We wish her all the best in her role at another Premier League Club.
We are awaiting information from the Club, about who will be replacing Ericka as DAO.
NFDSA AGM, Annual General Meeting, Saturday 24th January 2026, 11am - 1 pm, at the City Ground. Followed by a Social.
Please come and join us, to find out more about our work in 2024, and some of our ideas for 2025 and beyond. Importantly, come and share your thoughts and ideas. The AGM is also when the new committee is elected, and we have a guest speaker from the Club.
More details, and the Official Papers, will be sent out in the first week of January, to NFDSA Members, but if you are interested in getting involved in the committee, or in any other way, please contact Chairperson, Lindsay, at forestdsachairperson@gmail.com for an informal conversation.
Thank you to all those you who took part in the largest Fans Accessibility Survey . there were 2,000 responses. It highlighted the barriers facing disabled fans across the leagues . Club specific data is made available to individual clubs and DSAs - and we will be discussing the findings with Forest
https://www.levelplayingfield.org.uk/news-item/2025-level-playing-field-annual-fan-survey-results/
We are also starting discussions with The Club about an improved Unite for Action Campaign in March 2026 . Some of the filming for the campaign Video was done locally - and you may recognise some faces !
Premier League Disabled Fans Working Group Meeting 24th November
Lindsay, our Chairperson attended the Day Meeting , along with representatives from the Premier League , Level playing Fields and DSAs from Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham ,Leeds , Liverpool , Tottenham , West Ham and Wolves. Information was received and issues and solutions discussed around a range of topics including The PL Fans Engagement Strategy , Services for Visually Impaired Fans , Digital Ticketing , European Fans Network and the PL Equality , Diversity And Inclusion Standard and its interface with Disability.
Of great importance was the Accessibility Stadia Guide . The new edition is to be launched in December / January 2026 . NFDSA will be urging The Club to work to apply the Guidelines of this crucial document , a vital tool in making the matchday experience accessible and enjoyable for disabled fans.
And Finally , if you would like any more information or have any comments from this Update or anything else , please contact Lindsay forestdsachairperson@gmail.com ; or follow us on our social media Facebook: Nottingham Forest DSA (Disabled Supporters Association ; Twitter: @NFFCDSA - Nottingham Forest Disabled Supporters Association , Instagram: nffcdsa - Nottingham Forest DSA
Here's to a good end to 2025 and a great 2026 - on and off the pitch
24.11.2025
NFDSA Monthly Social Wednesday 26th November, 10.30 – 12.30, TBI, Trent Bridge, Back Room, Trent Bridge Inn (TBI), Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AA.. Disabled Access. Buses for Trent Bridge stop just round the corner.
Come and join us in a friendly and relaxed environment. Meet other fans and friends, old and new, chat about Forest and other topics, and share any comments and ideas with NFDSA Committee members. NFFC Club staff also in attendance.
NFDSA Socials take place the last Wednesday of each month. There is no Social in December but please join us again on Wednesday 28th January
11.11.2025
Thank you to three NFDSA members and Erika Williams, Club DAO (Disability Access Officer) for coming together to raise awareness about Diabetes, if you would like to know more information and would like to be involved with us as we take forward our ideas, please contact forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
07.11.2025 During trustees week 2025, our Chairperson Lindsay would like to express her appreciation of the NFDSA Committee Members - their commitment and dedication, their passion and hard work for and with fans with disabilities and carers, and our Club
06.11.2025 The next Committee meeting will be held at the City Ground on the 15.11.2025
05.11.2025 Nottingham Forest today held a very positive and productive meeting with Nottingham Forest Disabled Supporters Association (NFDSA) at the City Ground.
In attendance was Lindsay Knott (Chairperson, NFDSA), Graham Murray (Head of Safety & Security), Will D’Hooghe (Head of Fan Engagement), Billy Thompson (Head of Ticketing), and Alex Tatner (Supporter Liaison Officer).
The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for open and constructive dialogue, with Lindsay raising several operational matters brought forward by NFDSA members. Discussions also focused on increasing wheelchair provision at the City Ground and longer-term planning as part of the Club’s stadium redevelopment, ensuring accessibility remains a key consideration in future designs.
Nottingham Forest would like to place on record our sincere thanks to the NFDSA for their ongoing support and advocacy. The Club recognises, and greatly appreciates the dedication shown by committee members who give up their time, from already busy lives, to improve the matchday experience for our disabled supporters.
Both the Club and the NFDSA are delighted to share a positive and collaborative relationship, and we remain fully committed to building on this partnership as we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusivity across the Club.
To contact the Nottingham Forest Disabled Supporters Association, please email forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
or follow on social media via X (@NFFCDSA) and Facebook (Nottingham Forest DSA).
Nottingham Forest are back on the road in the Europa League next week as the Reds travel to Austria to take on Sturm Graz.
Just shy of 1,400 supporters are set to make the journey to central Europe for the fixture in what will be the first meeting between the clubs since 1983/84.
We’ve compiled some useful information for those making the trip in the visitor guide below, including how to collect your match tickets and the best routes to the stadium.
NFDSA produce regular Updates/ newsletter, they will be posted on this page.
If you would like to see updates prior to August 2025 , please email Lindsey @ forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
NFFC News For news from the Club please visit the website www.nottinghamforest.co.uk
NFDSA Socials - Last Wednesday of the Month
Please join us in the Back Room, Trent Bridge Inn (TBI), Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham,NG2 6AA ; any time between 10.30am and 12.30pm
Disabled Access. Buses for Trent Bridge stop just round the corner.
All ages welcome - maybe something to do for our younger members and family ?
You don't have to attend matches to come along
It's a friendly and relaxed environment in which to meet other fans and friends old and new, chat about Forest ( we'll certainly have no trouble on that score !) and other topics.
It's also an opportunity to speak to NFDSA committee members - find out more about us, ask questions and importantly we want to hear about your experiences and any ideas that you have .
Club staff usually attend .
Level Playing Field Membership
NFDSA are pleased to announce we have renewed our membership with Level Playing Field. We appreciate all their advice and support from our initiation to the present day
Update for Contacts 18th September 2025
We hope you are well- as we enter another stage in the life of our Club – new manager and first Europa League game at Real Betis which ended Real Betis 2 Nottingham Forest 2
• Monthly Social Get Together, Wednesday 24th September , 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Back Room, Trent Bridge Inn (TBI), Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham,NG2 6AA.
Disabled Access. Buses for Trent Bridge stop just round the corner.
Come and join us in a friendly and relaxed environment. Meet other fans and friends, old and new, chat about Forest and other topics, and share any comments and ideas with NFDSA Committee Members. NFFC Club staff also in attendance.
NFDSA Socials take place the last Wednesday of each month.
• NFFC Lanyards- available from 26th September and at NFDSA September Social on 24th September
NFFC Lanyards are finally ready for disabled fans - you may have seen members of the Welfare Team wearing them at the West Ham match .
These will be available and you can collect a lanyard on none match days between 9am and 5pm from the Ticket Office.
Ericka Williams , DAO has taken up our invitation to bring some to give out at our Monthly Social on Wednesday 24th September , details above. For further information contact forestforeveryone@nottinghamforest.co.uk or accessibility@nottinghamforest.co.uk
• NFDSA Membership
We launched our Free Membership on 5th September – and we are delighted at how many of you have joined . Thank you for your interest and support .
You will receive a certificate of membership in the near future.
Thank you to our Membership Secretary , Ben Whitmarsh for all his work on this.
To Join NFDSA Please click here Membership Form
If you are not able to do this and would prefer another method , please email forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
• Europe and Disabled Away Fans
We have continued to work with the Club and Level Playing Field so that the requirements of fans with diverse disabilities are included in visits, planning and information provided to supporters .
This will be shared through Forest Communication Channels and through our social media. If you have any questions, please email accessibility@nottinghamforest.co.uk or call 0115 9824388
• Football Together – Football for Everyone with Nottingham Forest Community Trust
Members of NFDSA have been enjoying the sessions which take place every Saturday morning at Portland Leisure Centre, Muskham Street, Nottingham, NG2 2HE (Near Trent Bridge), 10am – 12 noon . Parking is available.
Run by the fully qualified and friendly coach, Harry , these are a chance for fans with disabilities, carers, family and friends, to come together and have fun, whilst improving fitness, and physical and mental health.
For more information contact colin.eley@nottinghamforest.co.uk
If you have any comments, ideas or would like more information please contact us at
forestdsachairperson@gmail.com
or follow us on our social media
Facebook: Nottingham Forest DSA (Disabled Supporters Association
Twitter: @NFFCDSA - Nottingham Forest Disabled Supporters Association
Instagram: @nffcdsa - Nottingham Forest DSA
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