Action Cancer, in partnership with the Department of Health, is offering a new skin cancer detection service.  This service is for people who have a concern about a changing mole/lesion.  Clinical nurse specialists examine any new or changing/non-healing moles or lesions you may have, and examine deeper layers of the skin that can’t be seen with the naked eye.  Find out more at: https://actioncancer.org/services-info/skin-cancer-detection

Disaggregated data - which show how health or other aspects of life are experienced by people of different ages, economic status, education levels, place of residence, sex and other characteristics - are a vital part of advancing equity.  Disaggregated data can serve as an evidence base for equity-oriented policies, programmes and practices that aim to close existing gaps and achieve good health and wellbeing for all.  The World Health Organisation's Health Inequality Data Repository contains datasets of disaggregated data covering diverse topics and dimensions of inequality, from a variety of publicly available data sources.  See it at: https://www.who.int/data/inequality-monitor/data

Men's excess burden of cancer has been evident for many years.  However, it is a problem that has also been, for too long, overlooked - not least in policy. This Global Action on Men's Health webinar presents new evidence about the current treatment of men in cancer policy at all levels, and discusses why and how this needs to change.  It will take place during Men's Health Week (Wednesday 14th June 2023) at 3.00pm.  Book a place at: https://tinyurl.com/4xzs2k4d

Carers Week 2023 is fast approaching.  This year’s theme is ‘Recognising and Supporting Carers in the Community’.  Across the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, there are a lot of great events and activities scheduled for carers throughout the week (from 5th - 11th June 2023).  Check them out at: https://belfasttrust.pagetiger.com/ckjyrdq/1

The Zero Suicide Alliance's Northern Ireland Dashboard includes key data relating to suicide, prevalence of mental illness and risk factors for Northern Ireland.  It also gives a breakdown of some statistics by male and female.  To find out more, see: https://tinyurl.com/pcyxpwzt

The National Action Group for LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma Rights invite you to a Spoken Word Project about the experiences of LGBTIQ+ Travellers and Roma.  This will take place on Tuesday 20th June 2023, from 10.30am - 1.000pm, in Dublin.  Book a place at: https://tinyurl.com/4ryjhaan

Congratulations to Andy Barrett, from McKeevers Chemists in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone, on winning Team Member of the Year in the recent Pharmacy in Focus Awards 2023.  Andy, who trained as an ‘Engage’ facilitator a few years ago in the Western Health and Social Care Trust area, won his award for going far beyond his delivery driver job to contribute to the health and wellbeing of men in his community by spearheading a men’s health project within the pharmacy.  Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2n5v59hm

Men’s Rites of Passage have been around for millennia - in practically every tradition the earth has ever seen.  The transition from 'boy' to 'man' has occurred in many different guises, but the theme of dying to one stage of life to enter another remains unchanged.  In the modern world - with its busy schedules and sometimes isolating technology - this essential stage in a male’s life may not happen in a real or wholesome way (if, indeed, there is any rite at all).  Male Journey Ireland offers a five day process, wherein participants experience many facets of soul life and inner work.  The next RITEs in Ireland will take place from 26th to 30th July 2023.  Find out more at: https://malejourney.ie/rites/mrop-2019