'Cruse Connects' is a project which supports men, aged 30-50, who have been bereaved and live in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust area.  Some men are not very good at asking for help and support.  However, when they do, many find it valuable when coping with their grief.  Cruse has found that this is especially true when they are able to talk with their peers in an all-male group setting.  This often leads to realising that they are not alone in how they are feeling.  That solidarity can be a real breakthrough moment for many men, and creates a network of like-minded people to connect with.  Due to the continuing Covid-19 situation, this group will meet virtually.  As well as supporting each other by sharing experiences of what helps and what doesn’t, the men can shape how the group will develop when restrictions have been lifted.  For further information, contact Eleanor at Tel: 07950 531813  |  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

HIV Ireland invite you to join them for this one hour webinar to increase your knowledge and awareness about HIV in Ireland and learn about the prevention options available to end new acquisitions of HIV.  This will take place on Wednesday 4th November 2020, from Noon - 1.00pm.  Attendance is free of charge, but registration is essential as numbers are limited.  To book a place, visit: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8016020705523/WN_KblPXKYCRnexkLmr2p9iWA

Have you ever had excess weight?  Would you like to share your experiences and opinions? ...  Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast would like to invite you to complete a questionnaire about your experience of having excess weight, and your opinions on different terms used to describe weight / size.  They are looking for men and women who are over 18 years old to complete a questionnaire.  To find out more and participate in this study, visit: https://qubpublichealth.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nUDx0DJGg8kFKZ

Would you like to have a bit of craic, get energised, learn some new skills, pick-up tips and have some fun? ...  If so, join Volunteer Now's virtual Men’s Health Day on Friday 23rd October 2020 on Zoom.  From cooking to bee-keeping and lots more - there’s something for everyone!

It’s easy to get involved in any part of the day or the whole event - and all the sessions are free of charge.

Visit: www.volunteernow.co.uk/diary-date-for-men-age-50 to view the full programme and joining details.

You are invited to a webinar to launch ‘On Feirm Ground’ - a Healthy Ireland initiative targeting farmers' wellbeing through training agricultural advisors to engage with farmers about their health.  This event is being held on Monday 19th October 2020 at Noon, and will be addressed by Frank Feighan TD (Junior Minister for Public Health) and Martin Heydon TD (Junior Minister for Farm Safety).

‘On Feirm Ground’ is a pioneering inter-sectoral project funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Department of Health and the HSE, with research funding from IT Carlow and Teagasc.  It will be delivered by the Engage National Men's Health Training programme to Farm Advisors across the Republic of Ireland.

To register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BBCskJL-SOG2qkh921Ma1Q

Do you want to become a highly skilled facilitator and advance within your chosen profession or seek new employment opportunities? ...  If so, you might consider the Master of Arts in Advanced Facilitation Skills for Promoting Health and Wellbeing.  This is an innovative practice-orientated programme; the only one of its kind nationally.  It is designed to enhance personal growth and development, and to advance the knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies required for effective facilitation of health and wellbeing programmes with groups, individuals and key populations.  This is a full time course, and its delivery reflects the flexibility required for adult learners.  The programme is delivered in Dublin on one Friday and Saturday per month per semester, and via three residential weekends - dispersed across the three semesters from January 2021.  For further information, check out www.wit.ie/wd591 or take a look at this short video https://youtu.be/PS4jHSm_yjs   For all queries, please contact the course leaders by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Both the Health Service Executive and the Public Health Agency now have free smartphone Apps to help us to protect each other and slow the spread of coronavirus.  Find out more at: https://covidtracker.gov.ie [RoI]   |   https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/covid-19-coronavirus/testing-and-tracing-covid-19/stopcovid-ni-contact-tracing-app [NI]

Although many people are not going abroad for a holiday this year due to COVID-19, it’s worth remembering that the sun in Ireland can also cause a lot of skin damage.  As the good weather encourages more people to be outside, there is an increasing need to be ‘sun smart’ - as skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland.  You can find out how at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWMEL5OuesA  |  www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSvudyajTyI