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MALE CANCERS ON ITV news

w/c 24th April 2006

Commencing Monday 24th April ITN News will be featuring male cancers as part of a special 'supplement'. The best times to look out for these will be during their mid-day and also possibly evening UK networked news bulletins - 12.30 p.m. and 10.30 p.m. (These broadcasts are subject to there being no last minute breaking major news story).

  The planned schedule is:-

Monday - Testicular cancer

Tuesday - Prostate cancer

Wednesday - male Breast cancer

Thursday – General men's cancer issues

Friday – General men's cancer issues

It is quite a breakthrough for this to be covered on a major news station and such a platform will help to raise public awareness. The Yorkshire Cancer Network commented that “The Institute for Cancer Research (UK) and their 'Everyman' campaign have worked very hard to get these subjects 'aired'”.

For more information on the Yorkshire Cancer Network please contact Martin Child - Tel: 0113 39 27557, or visit their website www.ycn.nhs.uk .

 

WORLD AIDS DAY - DECEMBER 1st 2005

 

Bradford Human ribbon & Petition

"Keep the Promise" is this year's World AIDS Day Theme. It is an appeal to governments and policy makers to ensure they meet the targets they have agreed to in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

All who support the day's objectives are invited on December 1st to be part of a human ribbon to surround Bradford City Hall; just come down to the City Hall front steps at 11.55am and wear something red. At noon everyone will link up in the shape of a human red ribbon to show support for those living with HIV and to graphically highlight this years message of "Keep the Promise".

In terms of 'keeping the promise' there are a number of Government targets set or commitments made for 2005 which are not going to be achieved.
The targets include the

- 3 by 5 initiative to provide access to antiretroviral (ARV) drug treatment to 3 million people living with HIV in the poorest countries by the end of 2005. By June 2005, fewer than 1 million people had received the promised treatment- far short of the 3 million target, less than a sixth of all those who are needing it.

- The UNGASS Declaration of Commitment was signed by all 189 members of the UN. The governments of these countries committed themselves to taking action on HIV and AIDS in the fields of leadership, prevention, care and support, treatment, reducing vulnerability, and human rights. - This commitment has not been met.

Please sign the Petition attached to the right to put pressure on the Prime Minister Tony Blair and Her Majesty's Government to keep their promises.

This campaign will last until December 5th 2005.

After this date the petition will then be sent to both local and national government.

Who To Contact

Bradford District Health Development Partnerships,
Bradford

owen.brigstock-barron@bradford.nhs.uk

www.worldaidsday.com

 

“Celebrities Encourage Health

  From Head to Toe”

10th October2005

World Mental Health Day events

Celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh and Yorkshire Television presenter Ian Clayton are encouraging people in Bradford and Airedale to keep themselves ‘healthy from head to toe' in support of Bradford's campaign for World Mental Health Day 2005.

The annual event will be held this year on 10 October to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage people to improve their mental well being.

The theme this year is “Mental and Physical Health across the Life Span”, which recognises the close relationship between mental and physical health and well being at all stages of life.

Records indicate as many as one in four people of all ages, religions and cultures experience mental health problems at some stage of their lives; ranging from the stresses and worries of everyday life to specific diagnosed mental health problems such as anxiety, depression or schizophrenia. The important thing is that people know how to access services for help.

There is a lot of help available from NHS, voluntary organisations and support groups and a full recovery is possible, particularly if people seek help at the early stages.

At primary care level the PCTs now deliver a wide range of different services which can help some people get better without taking medication or being referred to secondary care. This includes the provision of self-help information and support.

Mick James, Joint Commissioning Manager – Adult Mental Health Services, said:

“Although mental health problems are common, there exists a lot of stigma and discrimination around mental health issues - partly through ignorance and fear.

...We are organising a series of events across Bradford and Airedale to help people increase their understanding of mental health and its relationship to physical health. You can also find out about your local services and join in with the fun activities.”

Events will be happening across the Bradford and Airedale district the week beginning the 10th October 2005, launched by Ian Clayton in Bradford.

Dads United 5-a-side Football Tournament
Sunday July 10th 2005

This fiercely contested but good natured competition took place on a scorching hot day at Woodside Community Centre, Woodside, Bradford. Run in conjunction with Royds Community Association and supported by Health of Men, the day was the second in a series of football events that Dads United have promoted in an effort to attract dads and their children to participate in healthy fun activities. The football competition attracted 10 teams, representing various Bradford , Keighley & Huddersfield community projects. The winners of this years coveted Dads United (DUN) trophy and the title ‘Dads United 2005' were 'Links 4' part of Sure Start Huddersfield, with Sure Start West Bowling, a close runner up.

Braving soaring temperatures, the DUN Trophy and medals were presented by the Lord Mayor of Bradford Valerie Binney and the Lord Mayors Consort Donald Binney. The day also included children's activity workshops, football coaching, health advice for men, and information regarding how fathers can help support their children with their school work.

Charlie Watson – Health of Men Worker for the Royds Community Association & host of this years Foot ball Tournament said, “This event went better than expected. We had glorious weather and a fantastic bunch of people taking part. I have had many positive comments since the event and cannot wait until we run it again - most importantly we aim to win the trophy next time, we are in training 3 times a week to ensure that we do! On a positive note we are seeing more and more fathers and their children playing in the multi-games area since the event, we hope this continues”.

Members of the Dad's United Network include Gingerbread, Dads Matters, Sure Start West Bowling, Sure Start Manningham, Sure Start Barkerend, Sure Start Shipley, The Children's Society and Bradford Sure Start Plus, Ripple Ed. and the Royds Healthy Living Project. Recently they have been joined by Fathers workers who travel from Kirklees to be part of the network.