Aberdeen FC is delighted to announce that the first ever Health and Wellbeing themed matchday will take place on Wednesday 6th February as we host Rangers at Pittodrie.

Earlier this season we welcomed Health Shield as our Health and Wellbeing Partner and this ahead of our match with Rangers we will provide an opportunity for sponsors and supporters alike to meet Health Shield staff and learn about the full range of services that they can offer.

Established in 1877, Health Shield is an award-winning provider of Health Cash Plans and currently provide cover for over 300,000 members and their families. Health Shield is a not-for-profit Friendly Society that exists for the benefit of its members.

The Health and Wellbeing event will shine a spotlight on all aspects of health and wellbeing with a variety of local providers in attendance. Aberdeen FC’s partner charity, Aberdeen FC Community Trust* will also be represented on the day with Mental Health Aberdeen** joining us as the Event Charity Partner.

This event will be the first of many over the next few years as Health Shield look to showcase new technological products which will allow healthcare to be easily accessed by all. Health and wellbeing initiatives will also be provided to AFC staff, supporters and the general populace of the north east of Scotland as part of the partnership.

Look out for more information in the days and weeks leading up to the match.

*Aberdeen FC Community Trust is the football club’s official partner charity, working with local communities ‘to provide support and opportunity’. Participants aged 3 to 100+ benefit from a wide range of activities addressing issues including health and wellbeing, disability, social inclusion and dementia. AFCCT work with many local charities, delivering 150,000+ participations yearly.

** Mental Health Aberdeen is a local charity that provides counselling and information services to adults and young people experiencing difficulties related to their mental health and wellbeing. Mental Health Aberdeen was formed in 1950, making it one of the oldest charities working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.

** Mental Health Aberdeen is a local charity that provides counselling and information services to adults and young people experiencing difficulties related to their mental health and wellbeing. Mental Health Aberdeen was formed in 1950, making it one of the oldest charities working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.