Manweb, the Langworthy Cornerstone's men's health project, has been running since 2016 and has since supported over 250 local men of all ages with everything from free NHS Health Checks, to activities including five-a-side and walking football, social lunch clubs, day trips, weekend residentials, a local history group, plus the very popular Tuesday afternoon Men's Games Session.
As a result of the project, men have reported weight loss, reduction in medication use, openness to discuss physical and mental health, willingness to seek advice where they didn't before, reduction in isolation and loneliness, improved confidence, communication, learning new skills, making friends and supporting one another.
Which is all rather good, because it all fits in well with the aims of the Movember Foundation which takes over November to urge men to open up and talk about their health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health and suicide prevention.
According to the Movember website '70% of men say their friends can rely on them for support, but only 48% say that they rely on their friends. In other words: we're here for our mates, but worried about asking for help for ourselves. Reaching out is crucial...'
"Men are not always good at reaching out to friends and family and with men's health and life expectancy in Salford, particularly in places like Langworthy and Seedley, lagging behind the national average and way below more affluent places such as Worsley, the Langworthy Cornerstone decided to launch Manweb a dedicated Men's Health Project" explains Kellie Dwan, Project Manager.
Graham Ringwood, a member of Manweb adds: "I've made lots of new friends in this really friendly group, my wellbeing has improved and my confidence has soared..."
For more information on Manweb and all activities at the Langworthy Cornerstone click here
Or call Kellie Dwan on 0161 212 4430
For more details on the Movember challenge – click here
Main photo shows Graham Ringwood
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