Do you know everything that you need to know about Men's Health Week 2016 in Ireland? ...  If not, then check out 'The Toolbox for Action' at: www.mhfi.org/mhw2016toolbox.pdf

We’re nearly there.  The clock is ticking.  It won’t be long now until International Men's Health Week (MHW).  This year, it will run from Monday 13th until Sunday 19th June 2016.  The theme in Ireland will focus upon ‘Men United - for Health and Wellbeing’, and the key question is: ‘are we winning?’  If the answer is ‘no’, then it’s time to join with other people to do something positive and practical about it!  Find out more about the week and how you can support it / get involved, at: www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2016.html

To kickstart the final countdown to MHW in Ireland, Ministers for Health Michelle O'Neill (NI) and Simon Harris (RoI), invited members of the MHW 2016 all-island Planning Group to Stormont in Belfast and Government Buildings in Dublin.  Both Ministers welcomed the celebration of MHW in Ireland, praised the practical support that their respective health services had offered, and wished everyone well with the roll-out of the week.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ARK Ageing Programme and U3A Foyle invite you to an ‘Age Encounters’ event, which explores loneliness in older age from different perspectives.  Robert Hagan (Ulster University) will focus on theoretical views of loneliness and how these relate to the life course and ageing; U3A members will discuss their personal experiences of combatting loneliness; community transport coordinators will highlight the role of community transport in enabling people to participate in activities.  The event will be held in U3A Foyle, Pascal McDonald House, Gransha Park, Derry/Londonderry BT476 6TG on Wednesday 1st June, from 11.00am to 1.00pm.  Coffee / registration begins at 10.30am, and a light lunch is available from 1.00pm.  The event is free, but places must be booked in advance by contacting Caroline, at Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tel: 02890 973222.  Age Encounters is a network of researchers, academics and practitioners with an interest in age in Northern Ireland.  Each Age Encounters event highlights research and practice on a specific theme, with time for participants to chat over coffee.  See www.ark.ac.uk/ageing

ARC Cancer Support Centres invites you to join a six week education and support programme which will take place every Wednesday, commencing on 8th June 2016, from 11.00am to 1.00pm, in 65 Eccles Street, Dublin 7.  This is aimed at men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and will offer an opportunity to meet other men and to share experiences.  For further details about this course, contact Jane at Tel: 01 8307333.

'Mindfulness and Cancer' is a free event for those affected by cancer.  It will take place on Tuesday 24th May 2016, from 6.30pm - 8.00pm, in the Oak Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2.  Sessions will include: Mindfulness and Cancer: What does the research tell us? (Dr Susan O’Flanagan, Clinical Psychologist, St. Vincent’s University Hospital); Mindfulness and Cancer: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Dr Paul D’Alton, Clinical Psychologist, UCD and St. Vincent’s University Hospital); a  cancer survivor’s experience of how mindfulness helped them through their cancer journey; an introductory session on mindfulness.  Register at: www.mariekeating.ie/events or call 01 6283728.

Cruse Bereavement Care in Northern Ireland will be launching their new Big Lottery funded booklet titled 'Help and Hope' (for men living with loss) in Omagh Library, Co. Tyrone, on Wednesday 25th May 2016 at 7.00pm.  Michael Gallagher will be the guest speaker and a light buffet will be provided.  If you would like to attend this launch, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

We’re nearly there.  The clock is ticking ...  it won’t be long now until International Men's Health Week (MHW).  This year, it will run from Monday 13th until Sunday 19th June 2016.  The theme in Ireland will focus upon ‘Men United - for Health and Wellbeing’, and the key question is: ‘are we winning?’  If the answer is ‘no’, then it’s time to join with other people to do something positive and practical about it!

As always, the overarching aims of MHW are to:

• Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages.
• Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyle choices and activities.
• Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males.

However, any events, activities and actions to mark this occasion are very welcome.

To find out more about the week and how you can join in / support it, visit: www.mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2016.html

Have you seen the ‘Men’s Health Toolkit’ produced by Foundation 49 in Australia? ...  If not, you might want to have a look at it: www.49.com.au/assets/Resources/F49-Toolkit-2015.pdf