Football club to provide autism sensory packs

The packs include ear defenders and fidget toys

Morecambe FC has partnered with an autism charity to provide free sensory packs for fans.

The packs, provided by Bee Unique, include ear defenders to reduce noise and fidget toys.

Founder Martin McCarron said he wanted to "make a more for comfortable environment for children with autism".

The packs have been funded by the Premier League Fans' Fund and will be available to supporters attending the Lancashire League Two club's home matches.

Martin McCarron said those living with autism "can find it difficult at matches"

Mr McCarron said those living with autism "can find it difficult at matches".

"Hopefully they can come along and enjoy the start of their football-supporting journey," he said.

"Sometimes it can be loud noises, it can be shouting, it could be too crowded so you need a quiet area, or just something they can sit and fiddle with. They can just sit and play and fidget and still enjoy the game.

"It can make a huge difference giving them confidence to go into an environment where thy can feel comfortable and enjoy the experience like anyone else."

He said it would be "amazing" to see the idea "rolled out across the Premier League".

Stuart Glover, chief executive of Morecambe FC Community Foundation, said: “We hope that by providing the packs, more people with autism will feel more comfortable coming to games and being part of the Morecambe FC family."