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Local News Leeds Metropolitan University Lecture - 'the sick man of europe' Tuesday 12 June 2007 Ian Banks, Visiting Professor of European Men's Health, is giving his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 12th June at Leeds Metropolitan University, entitled 'The Sick Man of Europe'. The lecture is being given to mark the occassion of the official launch of the University's new Centre for Men's Health and will describe the activity that has been undertaken in getting the problems of men's health recognised at national and European levels. This includes the thorny debate about the relationship between voluntary organisations and the pharmaceutical industry - It will also give a vision of where we need to be going over the next ten years to move the Men's health agenda on into its next phase. After the lecture a buffet reception will be held afterwards for the official launch of the University's Centre for Men's Health. The new Centre is located within the Faculty of Health - its aim is to improve the health of men through research, education, networking, consultancy and dissemination. The Centre has three key research areas: gendered health epidemiology; examination of men's experience of service use (and provision); and examination of men's experience of illness (and diagnosis). It will run both individual modules and a full course on men's health (at diploma, undergraduate and masters level) designed for all those working with men in the acute and primary care settings. Bradford & airedale - Prostate Awareness Week 19-25th March 2007 Health workers are joining forces with local police in a campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer across the Bradford district. To launch this health drive a photo shoot will take place at Keighley police station on Monday 19 March - amongst those present will be Merv Pemberton, health of men adviser; Ali Orhan, Community Involvement Manager for The Prostate Cancer Charity and The Mayor of Keighley Cllr Graham Mitchell.
Monday 19 March - photo shoot at Keighley police station, Keighley
Tuesday 20 March - Talk at F.A.C.E (Federation African Caribbean Elders) in Bradford
(a community centre
used by the Asian community) Want to improve your Health? Have you heard about your local Health Trainer?April 2006 The new Health Trainers have been made possible thanks to an award from the Department of Health, with Bradford and Airedale being one of the first areas in the country to trial the scheme. The Health Trainers provide a “support from next door” approach as opposed to “advice from on high.” Health Trainers will work with people on a one to one basis, offering coaching and support on defining the health changes the person wants to make, such as eating healthily, losing weight, stopping smoking, reducing stress etc. The Health Trainer and client will meet weekly for up to 6 weeks and at each of the sessions will review the progress towards the health goal and achievement of the health action plan, working through any obstacles or barriers the client might be experiencing. The Health Trainers have each attended an accredited training programme, and are working from a number of venues across Bradford and Airedale to support and encourage people to lead healthier lives. Some of the venues are Windhill Green Medical Centre, Ashcroft Surgery, Cafe West, Barkerend Medical Centre, Hale in Shipley, Versa in Keighley, Mayfield Centre, Ling House Medical Centre etc. To find out where your local Health Trainer is based call the helpline number below. This service is free, confidential and people can refer themselves. For more information or to make an appointment telephone the Health Trainer helpline on (01274) 223926 or e-mail: healthtrainers@bradford.nhs.uk
BRADFORD DISTRICT: PILOTING THE HEALTH TRAINERS IDEA December 2005 Building on the initiatives put forward in the Public Health White Paper, 'Choosing Health' (published November 2004), the Department of Health has asked 12 districts across the country to pilot a Health Trainers initiative. As an "early adopter"of the idea Bradford District Health Trainers Partnership have devised a 15 day training course to prepare people for undettaking this role. After initial training from November to December 2005, findings from this local pilot will help the Department of Health decide how this Health Trainer idea could be developed. It is envisaged Health Trainers will be working with people in some of the most disadvantaged areas and groups in Bradford; they will be able to offer people a health "stock take", assess how their way of life might be impacting on their health, and the sorts of changes that could be benefitial to them. It is envisaged they will be based in community venues such as schools, community centres and healthy living centres with a small caseload of one to one work, although this will vary according to the needs of the individual. They will also help people access other support , both from their local community and from specialised services such as NHS Stop Smoking Services or sexual health services. Free Study Day and Talk by Jane de Ville Almond on Erectile Dysfunction22 nd April at Kadugli House, Steeton from 10.30 to 2.00pm Airedale PCT have arranged for a well respected independent practitioner in the ED field to provide a study day funded by a major pharmaceutical company. I hope we can get sufficient attendance to make this a worthwhile and rewarding visit. This FREE study day about Erectile Dysfunction will be on 22 nd April at Kadugli House, Steeton from 10.30 to 2.00pm and will be provided by Jane de Ville Almond. It will be of interest to anyone who is involved in ED assessments or clinics, or anyone providing services accessed by men or their partners. It should also be of interest to community nursing staff or anyone who may be the first contact for sufferers; they may only identify themselves if you know what and how to ask. Is it part of your holistic assessment? Do you know the conditions associated with ED or who the high risk groups are? This condition can be devastating for men and their partners, it is time we removed some of the myths, the fear and the secrecy surrounding this condition. To secure a place and directions to venue please contact Rowena Mitchell on 01535 338754. HEALTH OF MEN 'REFUSE SCHEME' WINS AWARD January 2005 Men's Public Health Facilitator Andrew Harrison, based in Bradford North PCT's Eccleshill Clinic, has won a National Award sponsored by the Men's Health Forum and Queen's Nursing Institute. As the first winner of the new award for innovation and creative practice he receives £6000, which will go towards funding his work with Bradford City's refuse collectors. He will also attend a year-long series of professional development workshops at the Institute's London headquarters. His creation of a support group for the refuse collectors grew from his observation that when promoted to the higher-paid post of wagon driver, physical activity was substantially reduced and weight, almost inevitably, rose. A support group for the men coupled with a six-week programme to assist the men to lose weight has proved very popular and successful. With the boost of this prestigious award Andrew can go on to teach members of the group how to run their own weight management programmes. Andrew said he was delighted to win the award: 'It will allow us to buy scales for the group. They cost £300 each, as they have to be able to weigh someone up to 30 stone,' he explained. Money will also go towards the resource of height measurement equipment.
DOMINOES TOURNAMENT HAS KNOCK-ON EFFECT IN SAVING MEN'S LIVES 30th October 2004 Health of Men, working in partnership with The Prostate Cancer Charity and other local Bradford organisations, have taken part in a charity dominoes tournament. The tournament was aimed at increasing awareness of Prostate Cancer among the African Caribbean community in Bradford, West Yorkshire. Latest research has revealed that African Caribbean men are three times more likely to develop the disease than other races. In total, nearly 27,000 men are diagnosed each year from prostate cancer in the UK and 10,000 die from the disease. This inaugural tournament was fiercely contested by teams drawn from local associations – after a battle royal, a 'Prostate Cancer Charity Cup' was presented by Keighley Cougars players, Shane Walton and Jordan Ross, to a packed Dominica Association in Worthington Street, Bradford. The event also included an open day in support of Black History Month, featuring the island of Dominica and its culture. There was a popular steel band to entertain, and a wide selection of Caribbean cooking. Ali Orhan, Community Involvement Manager for The Prostate Cancer Charity, said: We hope that this tournament will help encourage African Caribbean men to understand more about the disease and motivate them, if necessary, to seek medical advice before it's too late. We are already making plans for another tournament next year and hope it will eventually be adopted as a nationwide event”, he added. The event was organised by The Bradford Prostate Cancer advisory Group, which consists of The Health of Men (HOM) Project: the Dominica Association: The Federation of African and Caribbean Elderly Ltd: Bradford Teaching Hospital; Bradford NHS Trust and Airedale Primary Care Trust's Five a Day project. For further information about Prostate Cancer please call the Prostate Cancer Charity's confidential helpline (0845 300 8383) which is staffed by trained nurses. It operates from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and Wednesdays from 7pm to 9pm . World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2004 The theme for this year's day will emphasize a holistic approach to health and wellbeing and the relationship between physical and mental health. Building on previous year's successes, a whole raft of events and activities are being provided in the Bradford and Airedale District. These have been organised to reflect the World Health Organisation's definition of Health as "the complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being...not merely the abscence of disease". A week of activities to celebrate World Mental Health Day aims
to enable people to relax and enjoy themselves. There will be
maximum opportunities to learn about Mental Health - all will
be fun, informative and for all ages. As well as exercises there
are stands, stalls and even an open entry basketball challenge... WMHD Events - In Bradford And Airedale Friday
8th October Sunday
10th October Monday 11th October 1.00pm
to 3.00pm movement and music for relaxation. Run by a qualified
trainer from "EXTEND" with the Health of Men Project.
Bangladeshi Community Association, Shurma Building , Kensington
Street , Keighley, West Yorkshire . BD21 1PW.
Saturday
16th and Sunday 17th October
Men's Health Walks It doesn't matter whether you are 16 or 60, stroller or strider everyone will be made most welcome at a new Health of Men walking group in Keighley. Health of Men in Airedale are leading a series of walks based on easy to moderate terrain in the Keighley area - walks should last no longer than two hours. Please bring appropriate footwear (and of course the ubiquitous waterproof). The meeting point for free transport to the start of the walk is outside the steps of Keighley Library 10am, each Monday - The walks are scheduled to take place from 6th September to 11th October 2004. If you would like to participate then just turn up at the above times and dates. For further information, please contact the Walk Health Support Worker WALKing for ALL in Keighley on: 01535 338713 Health of Men success in Health and Social Care Award The Health of Men Healthy Living Initiative were the regional (North) winners of the Reducing Health Inequalities Award for the Health and Social Care awards 2004 which are run by the Department of Health (DoH) to recognise excellence in the provision of care at the frontline. This amazing achievement has subsequently led to the national finals, which are to be held in London on the 7th of July. This year there was a record entry of 1200 applications for the awards from throughout the country.There are 14 categories to the awards which are jointly funded by this year by the DoH and the NHS Modernisation Agency. Mike Worden, business
coordinator for the HOM project said: For more information on the Health and Social Care awards click on the following link: modern.nhs.uk/healthandsocialcareawards Health & Social Care Awards Photos
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