{jcomments off}You are invited to a men's health event which will be held in Shankill Leisure Centre, Belfast, on Thursday 14th November 2013.  It will begin at 6.00pm and run until 9.00pm.  During the evening, there will be an opportunity to have a range of free health checks, take part in a quiz, visit information stands, and get something to eat.  For further information, contact Scott McLean, Fathers Support Worker in Shankill Sure Start, at Tel: 02890 874000 / Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

{jcomments off}During the month of November each year, 'Movember' is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on men’s faces in Ireland and around the world.  The aim of this month is to raise funds for, and awareness of, men’s health - specifically, prostate cancer.  Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has registered a team for Movember, and is holding an official launch event on Friday 1st November, at 12.15pm, in Seminar Room 3, the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital.  Trust Chief Executive, Colm Donaghy, will be having his moustache shaved off; Professor David Waugh will inform everyone about Movember’s contribution to Northern Ireland; Patrick Keane (Urologist) will give a brief talk on men’s health issues; there will be an interactive quiz ...  To register for the launch contact: Sinead McGreevy on Tel: 02895 046714 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    Visit http://ie.movember.com or http://uk.movember.com  for more information on Movember on the island of Ireland.

{jcomments off}Did you know that it will be International Men’s Day on Tuesday 19th November 2013?  The theme for 2013 is ‘Keeping Men and Boys Safe’.  This will focus upon tackling male suicide; supporting boys to become tomorrow’s role models; ending the tolerance of violence against men and boys; boosting men’s life expectancy by addressing avoidable illness and death; promoting the importance of fathers.  To find out more, visit: www.imd-global.org

{jcomments off}Alcohol Action Ireland’s 2013 national conference will take place in Dublin on Wednesday 20th November 2013, in the Royal College of Physicians, Kildare Street, Dublin 2, from 9.30am to 4.00pm.  Participants will hear from people who have experienced the impact of alcohol on their own mental health or that of their loved ones.  They will also hear from a range of experts, who will examine how alcohol is linked to a wide range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicide.  To find out more or to book a place, visit: www.alcoholireland.ie/facing-the-fear-alcohol-and-mental-health-in-Ireland

{jcomments off}Food Poverty is a serious national policy concern.  This multi-dimensional issue requires a cross-sectoral response.  Healthy Food for All's conference - titled: 'Food Poverty: Local Solutions to a National Issue' - will explore the main issues, consider the causal factors, and propose potential solutions.  This event will take place on Wednesday 20th November 2013 in the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland, 22 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2.  Contact Bebhinn Hare at Tel: 01 5494643  /  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

{jcomments off}You are invited to the 19th Annual Sexual Health Conference which will take place on Wednesday 20th November 2013, from 9.00am - 5.00pm, in Armagh City Hotel, 2 Friary Road, Armagh, Co. Armagh, BT60 4FR.  This year’s event will bring together a wide range of experts who will present up-to-date research and practice from throughout the UK and Ireland via keynote addresses and interactive workshops.  There will be a focus upon: RQIA inspection into sexual health services; abortion; NI legislation and equality issues; genito-urinary medicine and primary care services; Sexual Assault Referral Centre NI; young people and consent.  To get a booking form, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

{jcomments off}The School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work within Queen’s University Belfast is offering two full-time PhD studentships to strengthen the evidence-base of the Ageing Sector in Northern Ireland.  Funding is available for three years, and will cover university fees and pay a stipend.  These studentships will focus upon: (1) Age-Friendly Society and Communities - this will address whether society and communities in Northern Ireland are age-friendly, especially for older people, and the research will inform policy and practice in Northern Ireland.  (2) Older Women Living with Domestic Violence, Alcohol and Substance Misuse.  For further information, funding regulations, and how to apply, visit the School’s website at: www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofSociologySocialPolicySocialWork/NewsandEvents/Title,419253,en.html   The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th November 2013.

{jcomments off}“Crossin' the Bridge” is a short film made by the Menaware men's group in South Armagh.  Menaware works to raise awareness of the many issues relating to men and boys - especially their health and wellbeing.  The group worked for several months to write, act and shoot this film.  With improvised performances, and celebrating the beauty of the South Armagh landscape, Crossin’ the Bridge raises awareness of mental distress and what help is available - through offering an imaginative insight into the lives of real people.  Check it out at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zwf0yr7S6NY&list=PLgVm4iNN0oSOYmTtsGQgvGrWH9Wu9FOPB&index=1