Feb 1, 2023
Men's Health and Wellbeing Project - East Sussex
Following on from the success of the Mr Hastings and St Leonards community led approach to Men's Health and Wellbeing, East Sussex County Council Public Health have commissioned a three year expansion of this approach across wider area's in East Sussex with the initial focus on Rother.
The three years funding will enable the continuation of work alongside local men, and wider stakeholders, to explore opportunities to continue the conversation around mens health and wellbeing across new areas in East Sussex.
Hastings Voluntary Action will host the project and work collaboratively with, Rother Voluntary Action and local men to deliver the next Phase.
The key principles from Mr Hastings and St leonards will underpin the new phase for men's health and wellbeing.
- Collaboration
- Co-production
- Lived Experience
- Community Assets - People and Place
- Trusted Connections
This project is based on the belief that men will live happier, healthier, and longer lives if they are at the heart of decision making and live in strong, supportive, and well-connected communities, where they can fulfill their potential.
What Happened in Hastings & St Leonards - Timeline 2022-2025
Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health East Sussex County Council, says:
The Mr Hastings and St Leonards project stands as a powerful testament to what can be achieved when communities come together with purpose, compassion, and a shared vision for change. At its heart lies a simple but urgent truth, the life expectancy and healthy life expectancy of men in Hastings and St Leonards remain unacceptably low. This is not just a statistic, it is a call to action.
Mens Room Hastings and St Leonards
Visit the Mens Room Hastings and St Leonards website and social media platforms to join the conversation, and find out about local events, activities, groups and campaigns https://mensroom.community/
Why Is Men's Health Important - What Matters
You can Now Watch the 'Men Don't Talk ?' Film online here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlplaN9z0zE
New Project Identity - Watch this space for upcoming opportunities to get involved
We will work alongside local men in Rother to co-produce the new identity for the next phase of the project.
Join The Conversation- We will update as new opportunities arise
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the project so far, sharing your views and experiences, getting involved and sharing your passion and enthusiasm for the future of mens health and well-being in Hastings and St Leonards, and beyond
