Manc Men Speak Up

Manc Men Speak Up The aim of Manchester Men Speak Up is simple: to improve the health of men across Manchester.

A Real Struggle, Not Vanity: Help Us Better Understand Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)BDD is a mental health condition in...
13/10/2026

A Real Struggle, Not Vanity: Help Us Better Understand Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

BDD is a mental health condition in which a person experiences persistent worry or distress about perceived flaws in their appearance. It can affect men and boys of any age, yet it is often misunderstood or dismissed as vanity rather than recognised as a genuine and potentially debilitating struggle.

This is why we want to hear about your experiences of BDD. We need a clearer understanding of the situations men and boys face so we can help you better. So we are asking you to take 5 minutes to complete this anonymous survey on BDD.

Complete the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WQL4hJ6ZYmUYPVX-lg-btkjOyRDRBAJvrBM_iYr2bQ0/viewform?edit_requested=true

Every response can help us move towards greater understanding and recognition of BDD as a real struggle, not vanity.

07/09/2026

As Parliament prepares to debate the future of Healthwatch, we're reflecting on the difference Healthwatch Manchester makes in our community.

Over the past few years, Healthwatch Manchester has helped local people have their voices heard, identified improvements needed in health and care services, and worked with partners to make positive changes for patients and communities.

You can read more about our impact here:

Vastly improved access to accessible information for patients with differing information and communication needs in GP Practice.
https://www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/report/2026-04-21/meeting-standard-review-compliance-accessible-information-standard-gp-practice

Investigated and facilitated the installation of Jain friendly food options in Manchester’s hospitals.

Amplified the voice of mental health patients before and after the largest transfer of these patients in NHS history.
https://www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/report/2025-02-28/blueprint-combined-enter-and-view-report-park-house-north-view

Performed the first review of a purpose-built mental health assessment area in South Manchester to improve awareness for patients.
https://www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/report/2025-06-17/enter-and-view-southmoor-suite

Reviewed and highlighted the overall impact of home adaptations on people’s wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
https://www.healthwatchmanchester.co.uk/report/2025-03-14/adaptations-home-6-months

Local people's experiences matter. Independent patient and public voice matters.
Mike KaneLucy Powell MPJeff Smith MP Afzal Khan we'd welcome your support in recognising the value local Healthwatch services bring to communities in your constituency.

OLYMPUS HAS BUT SNOWJoin Jeremie Cyr-Cooke in this visceral dramatic piece that explores gym culture through Greek mytho...
27/08/2026

OLYMPUS HAS BUT SNOW

Join Jeremie Cyr-Cooke in this visceral dramatic piece that explores gym culture through Greek mythology.
The themes of the show sit at the heart of many conversations around men’s mental health: friendship, identity, care and belonging, vulnerability, connection, strength and self-transformation, and how these exist within hegemonic masculine expectations and ideals.

When? 3rd & 4th September, 7PM
Where? Grosvenor East Theatre (Manchester, Oxford Rd)
Tickets: £10 / £5
How? Booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994983278690?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more:
Instagram:
Website: cuisleproductions.com

5 minute promo behind the scenes:
https://youtu.be/KltDcGb_PyU?si=-JLsi7H8blSbK6-H

Photo credits:
© neimënster | Rui Henriques?

We want to hear about your experiences using Healthwatch in Greater Manchester and your thoughts on how you give feedbac...
23/07/2026

We want to hear about your experiences using Healthwatch in Greater Manchester and your thoughts on how you give feedback or raise concerns about health and care services.

A new Bill has been published that proposes significant changes to how people’s voices are heard in health and social care. For now, nothing has changed in practice. Local Healthwatch continue to listen to people’s experiences of care, provide information and advice about local services, and share feedback and evidence with services to support improvements.

However, we are helping the NHS and the Mayor of Greater Manchester to prepare for the future, and if Healthwatch does end, what could replace it and what is important about it?

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage

At Manchester Men Speak Up, we've been hard at work promoting Men's Health Week 2026. This awareness period is so import...
16/06/2026

At Manchester Men Speak Up, we've been hard at work promoting Men's Health Week 2026. This awareness period is so important to help get men talking about their health and care experiences.

To do that, we have designed an infographic poster titled ‘Mentrolink: What age will you tap out’ detailing the differences in life expectancy for men in Greater Manchester across different towns which have a Metrolink station.

Unfortunately, Manchester sits below the national average when it comes to male life expectancy at birth, a figure that only gets worse when looking at data from different towns in Manchester.

Our poster shows that a male born in Altrincham can expect to live an average of 10 years longer than a male born in Monsall and 8 years longer than a male born in Wythenshawe – the latter only 5 miles away.

This is something that needs awareness and addressing at not only a local level, but a national level.

Men's Health week 2026:To start the week check out our latest video with Toby from the Robin Cancer Trust as we talk tes...
16/06/2026

Men's Health week 2026:
To start the week check out our latest video with Toby from the Robin Cancer Trust as we talk testicular cancer.

Men's health week continues with the launch of MENtrolink, when will you tap out? as we highlight life expetancy disparities in Greater Manchester.

All LGBTQ+ memebrs are the same. Or so services tell us, get involved with our new blog around the LGBTQ+connundrum

What even is andropuase? sign up to find the answer to this question as we ened men's health week - stay tuned for more and visist the forum for all men's health week inisitives and sign ups.
https://manchestermenspeakup.org.uk/mens-health-week-2026-when-will-you-tap-out/

For Men’s Health Week (15–21 June) Healthwatch Manchester have an hour-long awareness session focusing on Andropause (co...
10/06/2026

For Men’s Health Week (15–21 June) Healthwatch Manchester have an hour-long awareness session focusing on Andropause (commonly referred to as the Male Menopause).

This free session: Myths and Misconceptions will cover topics such as what male menopause (andropause) is and differentiate it from female menopause, and will look at testosterone and be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiency, to understand the biological, psychological, and social impacts of male hormonal changes. This will help to challenge common myths and provide sensitive, informed support to men experiencing symptoms.

If you would like to book onto this session, please fill out the following form and they will send you the joining link closer to the event date.

🔗https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=BtHsUHL5c0W0bOBTR4Iz6l25OoFzb6ZFlaZwhWMlNg9UOEdBNTVGQ1FDUkc5UlI0RU1OTzdNWlhQVC4u&route=shorturl

If you would like more information regarding this session please email
📧[email protected]

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