Blue Ribbon Men’s Talks

The Blue Ribbon Foundation offers free men’s health talks to organisations. Over the years, we have spoken to thousands of men about their health in a energetic, informative and sometimes humorous way.

From many building sites to Buckingham Palace, we have spoken to groups of men (and sometimes women) from ten to hundreds.

Subject matter covers most male areas of health starting with our studies of general male behaviours towards their own health. Topics covered include the major cancers, diabetes, weight, prostate, and mental health. Other subjects such as STD’s will be added on request. The time taken for the talk can vary from 30 minutes to over an hour.

Outcomes have been men visiting doctors, having company occupational health checks, or making personal changes.

Helpful Organisations

The ManKind Project UK&I, a charity that supports all men to establish and pursue their own life purpose and nurture their emotional wellbeing. The ManKind Project UK&I is part of a global network that has been offering men transformational experiences and supporting them in confidential peer-facilitated men’s groups since 1984.

https://mankindprojectuki.org/

Look Good Feel Better – For Men

Having successfully supported women for more than 25 years, independent national cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, introduced a programme in 2018 to support men undergoing cancer treatment.   The programme was developed after extensive research highlighted a distinct lack of support for men living with cancer.

The charity holds ‘Skin Fitness’ workshops at local hospitals and cancer support centres, offering advice on skincare and shaving/grooming and problems that you may be facing as a result of your cancer treatment.  Run by volunteer skincare experts and local barbers, it’s an opportunity to ask questions and meet others in a similar situation.

One beneficiary, Bob, comments: “It’s so good to finally see someone is taking an interest in the care and support available to men during and after treatment for cancer.  It’s not easy for us guys to talk about skincare issues or to adopt any kind of routine.  Advice was short and given by well-meaning female family members but as with all things cancer, it doesn’t always meet the need. Today, finally I met your team who not only empathised but gave good advice and were very supportive. ”

Other services include a ‘Manual for Men’, a detailed booklet provides expert information on skincare, shaving and grooming, oral health, how to dress/what to wear as well as advice on nutrition and fitness. A series of on-line tutorials covers information on how to manage dry skin, how to dress for your shape and how to disguise redness.

For more information, please go to www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk/men

How to get in touch:

Jonathan Prince, Trustee

Crofton House, 5 Morley Close
Orpington
Kent
BR6 8JR

(t) 01689 858877

(e) enquiries@blueribbonfoundation.org.uk.