Men’s Health

The Men's Health Forum encourage all men to prioritise themselves and their physical and mental health by having a Man MOT.

  • Take notice of what's going on in your body and mind.
  • Do the Forum's quick and easy DIY Man MOT
  • Get yourself a copy of the CAN DO manual which will also be online soon, a FREE download manual collecting together all the great ideas our Men's Health Champions have had for things we can all do to boost our mental wellbeing. (If you'd like to train to be a champion in time for Men's Health Week, you can sign up here for the June Men's Health Champions course.)
  • Dig a bit deeper with our existing Man MOT manuals: Man MOT and Man MOT for the Mind.
  • Get an NHS Health Check
  • Go and see your GP or use NHS 111 if you're concerned about any symptoms
  • For support with your mental health  refer to us at the Wellbeing Service

How to Protect your Mental Health

The Men's Health Forum is a charity supporting men's health in England, Wales and Scotland.

Every Mind Matters offer expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

Mind are a national charity who provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mind campaign to improve stress, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Long Term Conditions Support

Diabetes:

Join our free Living Well with Diabetes workshop - you can view the workshop dates here and just click the date of your choice to register

Whether you're looking for diabetes information, or just someone to talk to - Diabetes UK are here to help you.

NHS Choices offer information and useful links regarding Diabetes.

Heart Condition:

The British Heart Foundation offer information that you can trust. Whether you're concerned about coronavirus, or you're looking for information about heart of circulatory conditions, tests or treatments, British Heart Foundation are there for you.

The NHS website offer a guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

Breathing Difficulties:

Having lung disease brings questions and anxiety about the future. British Lung Foundation do not want anyone to face that alone. British Lung Foundation have a helpline, support groups, web community and easy-to-understand information that offer vital hope and support.

The NHS website offer a guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

Healthy Living and Healthy Eating

One You is here to help you get healthier and feel better with free tips, tools and support. Whether it's moving more, eating more healthily or checking yourself - One You can help you make small, practical changes that fit in with your life.

Change4Life aims to ensure parents have the essential support and tools they need to make healthier choices for their families. Change4Life offer food facts, recipes, activities and other information.

One Life Suffolk offer free services such as weight management, NHS health checks, stop smoking help and help to get active.

Sport England's vision is that everyone in England feels able to take part in sport or activity, regardless of age, background or ability.

NHS Couch to 5k is a running plan for absolute beginners. It will help you gradually work up towards running 5K in just 9 weeks.

Relationship Support

Relate is the UK's largest provider of relationship support, and last year they helped over two million people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to strengthen their relationships.

Bright Sky App by Hestia. Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

Support with Work

The Wellbeing Service wants to offer everybody a chance to gain support and overcome the issues they may have regarding employment by providing advice, motivation and guidance.

Citizens Advice give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. Their network of charities offer confidential advice online and over the phone for free.

GOV.UK offers a vast selection of guidance and support. You will find lots of information about government services here.