Fed chair encouraging members to register for men's health webinar

9 November 2023

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is holding its inaugural men’s health webinar this month and members in Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to attend.

It takes place via Teams between 10am and 12.30pm on 16 November and the theme is addiction and its impact on physical and mental health.

Registration is open now.

Nottinghamshire Police Federation chair Simon Riley said: “This is PFEW’s first men’s health webinar and it’s open to everyone.

“There’s a busy agenda of speakers and discussions and there’ll be opportunities to ask questions as well.

“It will be looking at how changing attitudes and behaviour can help men to talk about their health and how it’s something that everyone can contribute to.”

The webinar will be opened by PFEW’s Welsh co-lead Zac Mader.

Speakers will include the police service’s chief medical officer John Harrison, who will discuss how his role can influence attitudes towards men’s health.

PFEW national board member Belinda Goodwin will talk about changing attitudes. how important language and behaviour has a massive part to play in it and the role our female colleagues have in men feeling empowered to open up.

Chief inspector Stewart Codling, of Thames Valley Police, will focus on mental health and promoting a safe space where men can open up.

Nick Conn, chief executive of Help4Addiction, will talk about his experience of being a serving police officer with an addiction and his journey.

The webinar will also hear from Oswin Croft, from the charity Movember, who will discuss why men's health is important all year round.

Members will be able to ask questions during the sessions, with the Q&As hosted Mark Jones, North Wales Police Federation secretary, and Matt Slade, Essex Police Federation equality lead.

Click here to register.

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