Overview
- Carol Speed inaugurated the bench at Hill Dickinson Stadium before the Everton–Newcastle match, laying flowers in her son's memory.
- The installation features a memorial plaque and clear signposting to professional support and crisis services to encourage open conversations.
- Everton says trained mental-health staff will be present at the bench on every matchday to assist anyone seeking help or information.
- Everton in the Community personnel will staff the area in distinctive orange tabards, offering low‑barrier support and referrals.
- The initiative, proposed by Fans' Forum vice chair David Wycherley, aims to reduce isolation and reflects wider efforts in football to destigmatise seeking help.