This week is Men’s Health Week, which is dedicated to health concerns that uniquely impact men. The week provides a reminder of the importance of proactively addressing and managing any health concerns that they may have to make informed choices about their wellbeing.
Men’s Health Week 2025 is an important opportunity for us, as an organisation, to shine a light on the health challenges men face and to promote action that leads to better outcomes. Men are statistically less likely to seek help early for both physical and mental health issues, often leading to avoidable complications. By raising awareness of key issues like cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer, and mental health, we can help ensure that more men receive the support they need – sooner rather than later.
At NECS, we’re committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our role in shaping and supporting health services gives us a unique opportunity to influence positive change. This Men’s Health Week, let’s encourage open dialogue, promote access to health resources, and lead by example – whether that’s by signposting services, checking in on a colleagues and family, or making time for our own health. Supporting men’s health isn’t just a campaign – it’s a commitment we can all be part of.
Why was Men’s Health Week started?
- 2 in 5 men admit to regularly feeling low or worried
- 40% of men are reluctant to talk about their mental health
- 40% of men said it would take thoughts of suicide or self-harm to compel them to seek professional help
- Men with mental health problems could earn 42% less money than men without them
Championing Men’s Health
The health and wellbeing of all our colleagues is extremely important to NECS. Please use this week to acknowledge your own health or to champion men’s health this week and bring awareness to the male colleagues/friends/family members in your life. According to research, men in the UK tend to be in worse health than women.
*Some example reasons for this could be that men are less likely to:
- Visit a doctor when they aren’t feeling well
- Talk about the symptoms of their illness to a doctor when they see one
* On average, men are also more likely to:
- Have dangerous jobs
- Engage in risk-taking behaviours
If you would like to find out more about men’s health, you can visit a range of resources that have been linked below.
Resources:
Men’s Health Manager’s guidance
Men’s Mental Health Manager’s Guidance
Prostate health with Ugo Monye
Tackling testicular taboos with Chris Hughes
The highs and lows of being a dad with Kelvin Fletcher
Busting the myths about testicular cancer
How to check your testicles in under a minute
*Information taken from Bupa.co.uk