Wellbeing Wednesday: Men’s Health Week
June 16, 2021
The spotlight is on our male colleagues as it’s men’s health week. We want to encourage you to talk about your personal wellbeing, it’s strength! Many male colleagues have used the services at the wellbeing hub and some feel it’s like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders.
Zaheer Iqbal, Portering and Security Manager after just 25 minutes on the relaxation pod at the wellbeing hub: “Wow that was amazing, everyone should experience this!”
The wellbeing hub is free and provides a safe space for a confidential chat, you can book a meditation session or unwind with a massage, enjoy walking therapy – your choice – just call 0121 507 5886 to book. These are complimentary services available from our Trust because we care about you.
Men’s health – useful links:
- Men’s health forum
- Men’s Sheds
- Head 4 Health, Wolves Foundation
- Beating Eating Disorders
- The Male Menopause
- Male specific cancers
- NHS Health Check
- The campaign against living miserably
- Mental Health for BAME and POC
- LGBTQ Foundation
- Men’s Advice Line
- Drink Aware
- Sexual Health
Are you concerned about something? There is support for you daily. Here are some useful numbers:
- Counsellors: The NHS direct counselling service: 0800 06 96 22 (7am – 11pm, 7 days a week)
- Bereavement support:0300 303 4434 (8am – 8pm)
- Trouble sleeping: Click here for help and guidance
- Just need a confidence conversation? Book a one to one at the wellbeing sanctuary by calling 0121 507 5886
- REACT practitioners: Talk to colleagues who have been trained to have a confidential conversation with you near to where you work. Email wellbeinghub@nhs.net to find out who is your nearest REACT practitioner
- SHOUT service: Text SHOUT to 85258 confidential TEXT support
Chaplaincy team: All our chaplaincy team are trained listeners and people who care for you. You can email mary.causer@nhs.net or call either 0121 507 3552/4055 or 07972 572854 to get in touch with the team