What is National Men's Health Week (NMHW)?
What will happen during National Men's Health Week?
How does Men's Health Forum Scotland support NMHW?
Does MHFS provide printed resources for events taking place during NMHW?
Where can I get resources for my event?
I would like to include our event in the NMHW Newsletter 2010
I would like to find out more about the MHFS 10k for Men
Information about previous NMHW
What is National Men's Health Week?
National Men’s Health Week (NMHW) runs each year in the week leading up to father’s day. 2010 will run between 14th June - 20th June with the theme being ‘physical activity’.
The main purpose of NMHW is to raise the profile of men’s health. It is hoped to change men’s health-related behaviour, not least in terms of increasing their willingness to access health care and reducing the risks they take with their health, but also to promote men’s awareness of wider lifestyle issues that can have an impact on health.
What will happen during National Men's Health Week?
During NMHW, local men’s health events and initiatives on a wide range of issues will take place throughout Scotland. These events will be organised by NHS Boards, health promotion units, hospitals, local authorities, schools, colleges, voluntary groups, charities, employers, commercial organisations and many other groups and individuals.
The events will not only directly reach individual men but also generate local and regional media coverage. The kind of events that can be expected to be taking place will include holding men’s health checks, physical activities, information displays, workshops and alternative therapies.
How do Men's Health Forum Scotland support NMHW?
You can view our activities by clicking here
Do MHFS provide printed resources for events taking place during NMHW?
This year we are pleased to be able to provide a leaflet and poster to help support individuals and organisations to promote NMHW. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the poster and leaflet email us at info@mhfs.org.uk
Where can I get resources for my event?
You could contact your local health promotion department or various health charities, for example, The Prostate Cancer Charity would be able to supply you with leaflets etc. Our website has various web links to organisations who deal with specific health topics - MHFS links page
You could also look at getting health professionals involved in your event, for example your local NHS Board or Community Health Parternship.
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