Ossett United appoint club's first mental health champion

Hennighan is an Ossett United member of over two years and regular at games home and away has a background in the NHS.

Before moving to Wakefield, she spent 15 years involved in grassroots football with Breightmet United in her hometown of Bolton where she took responsibility for several roles including washing the kit, club secretary and half-time hospitality and where she was voted the first female club person of the year.

Hennighan is a rehabilitation therapist for the NHS and has also worked in sports rehab and therapy as well as being a Mental Health Champion to her colleges and that is now been extended to the players and management of the first team as well as the ladies and Under-18 sides at Ossett United.

Hennighan, who has contacted the players individually, said: “I know talking about mental health is difficult.

"In contacting everyone individually and privately I have made it clear that there is no pressure on anyone contacting me, but keen to make them all aware that there is someone here they can talk to if they wish."

Ossett United chairman James Rogers said: “I think it is an excellent idea to have a Mental Health Champion at the club and the early reaction has been very positive.

"I am sure anyone who chooses to speak to Kate will find it beneficial."