Webinar aims to encourage men to talk about physical and mental health
7 November 2023
It takes place on 16 November, from 10am to 12.30pm on Teams and will focus on addiction and its impact on physical and mental health.
Jase Dooley, West Midlands Police Federation deputy chair, said: “With the month of November comes November and a focus on men’s health.
“To coincide with that, PFEW is hosting a seminar to look at addiction and its impact on physical and mental health, and also how to help men open up about their health and wellbeing.
“There’s going to be lots of interesting speakers and the chance to ask questions.
“And the webinar is not just for men, it’s open to everyone.”
The webinar will be opened by the PFEW’s Welsh co-lead Zac Mader and speakers will include the police service’s chief medical officer John Harrison, who will talk about how he can influence attitudes towards men’s health.
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.
PFEW national board member Belinda Goodwin will talk about changing attitudes and 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.
The webinar will also hear from Oswin Croft, from Movember, who will discuss why men's health is important all year round.
Members will be able to ask questions during the sessions, and the Q&As will be hosted Mark Jones, North Wales Police Federation secretary, and Matt Slade, Essex Police Federation equality lead.
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