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Speculation on ticket prices rises
Usually by this time in the football season, we would have expected an announcement on next season's tickets prices, but with the speculation on just which League we will playing in, the Club are seemingly dragging their feet in publishing any news. Following the Fan Advisory Board meeting, we are told we can expect an increase, but how much and how many will be affected we have yet to find out. As Disabled Supporters we receive a concession rate, within that bracket prices
Mar 221 min read


"Unite for Access" DSA CoChair Cathy Bayford's story
Rather embarrassingly, as the webmaster I am sharing my own story here, I didn't know all the footage was going to be used to produce a full video. I thought I was adding a few infills, but I am more than happy to be sharing and therefore promoting the Association. As a proud veteran I would urge any ex service personnel reading this, injured or otherwise struggling with settling back into "civvie street" to reach out to one of the many charities set up for for our specific n
Mar 131 min read


"Unite for Access" - Gary's story
Today the Club tell Gary's story. Gary was visually impaired after a stroke 18 months ago, read on for his matchday experience and what a difference the audio commentary can make, especially relevant as this Season is the 25th for James Datson providing this fantastic service! Read more here - Level Playing Field Unite for Access | Gary Wenlock's story - West Ham United FC
Mar 121 min read


"Unite for Access" - Nick's Story
Today we follow Nick on his match day journey and recognise all that is in place to help those who have invisible disabilities. Nick who has early onset Parkinson's takes us through his walk into the Stadium, using the discreet credit card size Accessibility Pass, he is able to use the designated Accessible Search Lanes and Turnstiles. Nick is also the DSA lead on West Ham's Parkinson's Walking Football Team project based at the the West Ham Foundation "Foundry" facility at B
Mar 111 min read


"Unite for Access" - Mick's Story
The countdown continues towards the game recognising the Disabled Supporters Association and the Level Playing Field's "Unite for Access" campaign this weekend. Read on to hear all about Mick, the DSA's Campaign Secretary and his matchday experience as a wheelchair user. Level Playing Field Unite for Access | Mick Hancock's story - West Ham United FC
Mar 101 min read


West Ham United to recognise the Level Playing Field's "Unite for Access" campaign and our own Disabled Supporters Association
Watch the Level Playing Field's launch video here, this year's lead subject is becoming disabled later in life. Over the next week, we will be showcasing some of our own Supporter stories, and on how their disability has not stopped them attending the London Stadium with the facilities in place to ensure their matchday experience is as enjoyable as everyone else at the same game. "Enabling the Way with the DSA" Keep logging in over the next week to see our own videos and how
Mar 51 min read


Junior Deaf Hammer Leo & how the BSL matchday provision is making a difference to matchday experience.
Read all about Leo's pitchside visit and how the BSL provision is making a difference for deaf supporters attending games at the London Stadium. West Ham United Disabled Supporters’ Association and British Sign Language Interpreters unite - West Ham United FC
Feb 121 min read


DSA meeting with the Club, November 2025 minutes
The minutes were published on the Club website just before Christmas following the DSA Board members meeting with the Club in November. This is one of the two meetings timetabled across the Season. Matters arising included an update on the changes in roles within the Accessibility Team, post match egress for disabled supporters, blue badge parking and the launch of the British Sign Language provision on a matchday. The Disabled Supporters Board meet bi-monthly alongside the s
Jan 231 min read


DSA Awareness Event coincides with International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Members of the Disabled Supporters Board were out in force prior to the game against Liverpool last weekend, handing out badges and raising awareness of the Disabled Supporters Association. Our Ambassador, Matt Jarvis and Club Mascot Bubbles both joined us to promote the Association membership, as we aim to represent our supporters with Disabilities. The event fell in the same week as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which the Club recognised by having a ch
Dec 5, 20251 min read


Club meets with FAB
The DSA continues to play an integral part of the Fan Advisory Board as fan groups challenge the way West Ham United is managed. Read more here WHUISC - News
Nov 24, 20251 min read


September is Sepsis Awareness Month
September is designated as Sepsis Awareness Month to raise awareness about sepsis, a life-threatening condition that affects millions and...
Sep 27, 20251 min read


Matchday British Sign Language provision at the London Stadium
The DSA have led the way in seeing the BSL provision finally in place at the London Stadium, bringing us in line with our other London...
Aug 21, 20251 min read


West Ham United & West Ham Foundation Summer Event "INCLUSION FOR ALL STARTS WITH A GREAT FOUNDATION"
The DSA would like to invite you to come along to the ‘Summer Event’ for our ‘Inclusion For All Starts With A Great Foundation” campaign...
Jul 6, 20252 min read


DSB & Club 15th May 2025 meeting minutes published
The minutes from the meeting held at the Stadium last month have been published on both the DSA and the Club websites. Agenda items...
Jun 14, 20251 min read


Former Hammer Matt Jarvis becomes Disabled Supporters’ Association ambassador
Former West Ham United winger Matt Jarvis has spoken of his delight at becoming an ambassador for the Club’s Disabled Supporters’...
May 27, 20251 min read


DSA Rep attends last Fan Advisory Board meeting with the Club for Season 24/25
Cathy Bayford. CoChair of the DSA attended the last meeting of this FAB meeting with the Club for this Season. Agenda items included a...
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Meet DSA Board Members at the Women's match, Sunday 23 March
Members of the Disabled Supporters Association Board will have a pop up stall at the Chigwell Construction Stadium before the match...
Mar 16, 20251 min read


International Women's Day
DSA Board members were asked to participate in West Ham's celebration of the 2025 International Women's Day. It was great to have another...
Mar 10, 20251 min read


West Ham Ham to recognise Level Playing Field's Unite for Access Campaign by raising awareness of our own Disabled Supporters Association
The countdown is now to this year’s Level Playing Field “Unite for Access” fortnight. This campaign focuses on raising awareness and...
Feb 18, 20251 min read


Time to Talk
Time to Talk Day is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness in England, in partnership with Co-op . The campaign runs UK wide, with SAMH...
Feb 5, 20251 min read
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