Welcome to the Mens Health Bite Size session

Welcome to the Men’s Health Bite Size session

Staff Health and Well-being - Men’s Health Bite size introductory session Human Resources Martyn Saycell Human Resources Manager

General housekeeping • No fire alarm expected; • Mobile phones on silent; • Respect to participants and trainer; • Confidentiality.

Learning Objectives • What is men’s health • What should men do about their health • Advice to men • A real life case study

What is men’s health………. • Understanding the health issues specific to men; • Linked to men’s health, encouraging men to communicate how they are feeling, • Encourage men to take action if they have issues relating to their health; • Encourage the removal of stigma associated to men’s health.

What should men do about their health………. Encourage to undertake a regular check up with their GP; • • • Blood pressure; Cholesterol; Undertake a self testicular check; Dental check; Eye check; Flu jabs.

Advice In addition to undertake a regular check up with their GP; • • Get to know your family health history; Start an exercise programme –join the University gym, walk; lifestyle changes; Stop smoking; Eat a healthy diet; Monitor weight; Manage stress; Drink in moderation; Smile.

Case Study – The following is a real situation In 2012 a father, then aged 73 fell in the garden and broke his leg. Initially refusing to go to A & E or allowing family to call for an Ambulance he did agree to go in the car to A&E. Following x-rays, medical staff confirmed that he had broken his leg and would require an operation that evening. During the pre-operation tests, the medical staff were concerned with other issues and further tests done that day confirmed that the father had primary cancer of the penis and this had spread to secondary cancer to the testacles, lungs and lymph nodes. Over the following days, post operation on his leg, as a family they talked to the father who’s response to the questions that we asked why he hadn’t said anything was simply that he was too embarrassed to mention it. Had he mentioned it, he could have undergone treatment that may have resulted in a recovery. As the cancer was so aggressive, the father had to undergo a further operation to remove the penis and testicles and sadly passed away 6 months later.

Thank you Do you have any questions. Sources of advice: NHS – www. nhs. uk Aberystwyth University Human Resources Department – www. aber. ac. uk/en/hr AU Sport Centre – www. aber. ac. uk/en/sportscentre Hospitality – www. aber. ac. uk/en/hospitaligy Employee Assistance Programme – www. aber. ac. uk/en/hr/employmentinformation/eap/