Today People's Health Trust announces that we are bringing together government, trusts and foundations, businesses and individuals as part of our Men's Health Fund to drive our vital work to improve men's health and maximise its impact – with the aim of raising £500,000 by May 2026.
On average, men from disadvantaged communities are dying too young and spending up to 20 years of their lives in poor health, due to a variety of social and economic factors as well as the fact that services and systems are not fully meeting their needs.
Men are disproportionately affected by cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and suicide – yet are less likely to ask for, or accept, help than women.
These men are not just statistics, they are our dads, our partners, our sons, our brothers, our colleagues and our friends, and they need our help.
We are aiming to raise £500,000 by May 2026, and we will match the first £250k received.
With help from corporate partners, trusts and foundations and individuals, we will develop a national programme that will transform the way men view and access support for their physical and mental health. Through our network of local community and business partners, we will offer access to support that we know will have the greatest impact, helping to:
- Relieve pressures through advice services around debt, housing and work;
- Create safe spaces through mental health support designed by men for men
- Encourage social connections through activities designed to reduce isolation and loneliness.
These services will be offered to men who are most at risk of poor mental and physical health, particularly those from lower socio-economic groups and/or who are working in industries with high levels of poor mental health.