Mens Health & Wellbeing Event (Courtesy of Solent NHS Trust)

Throughout the UK, men access health services at disproportionally lower rates than women, leading to increased physical and mental health concerns, with 1 in 5 men dying before the age of 65. Reports suggests men are 78% more likely to end their lives through suicide, yet only 38% of talking therapy patients are men. Similarly, physical health data shows poor outcomes for men, demonstrating men are more likely to die prematurely, often times from preventable illnesses such as heart disease, certain cancers, and alcohol related causes. Many of these health concerns are further exasperated by levels of deprivation.

Solent NHS Trust Community Engagement team, Southampton City Council, Saints Foundation and Wicketz will be hosting a community health and wellbeing event on 30th September at Hogland’s Park in Southampton with the aim of engaging with men from the local area. Football and Cricket activities will be featured along with information stalls from various health and wellbeing services. Food and music will be available.  All are welcomed.

Date: Saturday 30th September 2023

Times: 11am - 4pm (loading and unloading before 10am and after 4:30pm ONLY)

Location: Southampton City Centre, Southampton SO14 1JZ, UK