The Northern Ireland Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Study is a large scale tri-service (Navy, Army, RAF) research project which seeks to provide an evidence base about the support veterans receive once they leave the Armed Forces.  The research will examine what veterans’ current and future needs may be by using face-to-face interviews and by asking veterans to complete an online questionnaire.  The research team (from Ulster University in partnership with the NI Veterans’ Support Committee) is inviting veterans / ex-Service personnel living in Northern Ireland to complete an anonymous two-minute survey at: http://tinyurl.com/gsbg82z  All the information that is collected will be treated as confidential and anonymous.  If you have any questions, or are interested in getting involved, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 02870 124872.

Ireland was the first country in the world to adopt a National Men’s Health Policy, and other countries are now building upon the pioneering spirit and practical learning from the Irish experience.  The term of this Policy ended in 2013, and was followed by an independent review of its impact.  This review recommended that the momentum and progress which had already been achieved should be continued, and that future work should align itself closely to the ‘Healthy Ireland’ framework for action.  On Wednesday 30th November 2016, a Men's Health Symposium in Dublin launched the new Action Plan (titled: ‘Healthy Ireland - Men 2017-2021’) which will succeed Ireland’s National Men’s Health Policy.  You can view a PDF copy of this document at: www.mhfi.org/HI-M.pdf

The Men’s Development Network is inviting you to come and hear about men who care, and why and how.  They will do this at an event to mark International Men’s Day (Saturday 19th November 2016) in the Clarence Hotel, Dublin, from 11.00am- 3.00pm.  The event will focus on the White Ribbon Campaign (in preparation for International White Ribbon Day on the 25th of November) and the ensuing United Nations' 16 Days of Action Against Violence Against Women.  In the morning, there will be a range of brief interactive inputs and, in the afternoon, you will be asked to join in the conversation via creative discussion groups following an inspirational input.  To confirm your attendance / find out more, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 051 844260.

The All-Ireland Traveller Health Study 2010 showed a high rate of ill health and suicide within the Traveller community: suicide accounts for 11% of all Traveller deaths; the suicide rate for Traveller men is 7 times higher than the national average; suicide is most common in young Traveller men aged 15-25 years; life expectancy for Traveller men is 15 years less than settled men; cancer and heart disease are the main causes of death among Traveller men ...  You are invited to the launch of a position paper on Traveller men’s health.  This will take place on Wednesday 23rd November 2016, in Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre (46 North Great Charles Street, Dublin 1), at 2.00pm.  For more information, Tel: 01 8780255 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Marie Keating Foundation invites you to join them at the launch of 'Heroes of Hope: Stories of Prostate Cancer Survival' - a new exhibition created to give hope and support to people affected by the disease.  This will take place at Noon, on Monday 14th November 2016, in the Enterprise Waiting Room, Connolly Train Station, Dublin 1.  To book a place / get more information, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 01 628 3726.

You are invited to apply for a free place at a Men’s Health Symposium which will be held in Dr Steeven’s Hospital, Dublin, on Wednesday 30th November 2016.  The title of this event is ‘A New Chapter: Healthy Ireland - Men’.

This event will be used to launch the Action Plan which will succeed Ireland’s National Men’s Health Policy.  It will also offer delegates an opportunity to: hear about the background to and content of the Plan; participate in short workshops which highlight examples of effective practice throughout Ireland; discover local research into men’s health and wellbeing which is currently taking place; listen to a prominent speaker on men’s health issues.

For more details, visit: www.mhfi.org/Symposium2016.pdf   To book a place, complete and return the application form at: www.mhfi.org/NewChapterApplication.doc   Please note that places are limited and there are only a few left.  When these are allocated, a waiting list will be established.

Health Promotion and Improvement, HSE, is inviting applications for free places on a 'Connecting with Young Men' workshop that they are hosting on Thursday 8th December 2016, from 9.30am - 4.30pm, in the HSE Building, Units 8-9, Manor Street Business Park, Manor Street, Dublin 7.  The aim of this workshop is to assist a broad range of practitioners in the north Dublin City Centre area to effectively connect with young men on mental health and wellbeing issues.  It focuses on the engagement process (i.e. WHY and HOW to build relationships with young men), rather than offering a new mental health programme (i.e. what to offer them).  To book a place / get further details, contact Anne-Marie Kavanagh at Tel: 01 8976179 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Marie Keating Foundation want to get men talking about their health in Sligo.  The cancer foundation is running a free men’s health event on Tuesday 1st November 2016, at 6.30pm, in the Clarion Hotel, Sligo, as part of its annual ‘Get Men Talking’ campaign.  This seeks to encourage men to learn more about common cancers and how they can prevent them, detect them, and cope with them should they be diagnosed.  This free event will feature local expert speakers who will talk about common male health problems, simple steps that men can take to reduce their cancer risk, and common symptoms that they should keep an eye out for.  Speakers will also explore what support services are available for men affected by cancer in the Sligo region and how to deal with cancer diagnoses.  The session will end with an introduction to mindfulness.  The event is free, but registration is essential.  For more information or to book a place, visit: www.mariekeating.ie/events or call Angela on Tel: 01 6283726.