Men’s Health Unlocked

About MHU

Men’s Health Unlocked (MHU) is a network supporting men’s health and wellbeing in Leeds.
Forum Central coordinates the network in partnership with Barca-Leeds, Orion Partnership (Space 2, Zest) and Touchstone.

We get funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.

Our work

A lot of our work is about supporting YOUR work.

We run a number of activities around Leeds that aim to link men into services, activities and strategic decision making. We support organisations and individuals, host regular networking meetings and send newsletters.

To learn about the network, what we do and why we do it, please download our Guide to Men’s Health Unlocked.

Men’s Health Unlocked Vision and Aims

The vision of MHU is to better health and wellbeing for all men and boys in Leeds which will contribute to better outcomes for all.
Our aims are:
  1. Be a voice for men
  2. Be a voice for the sector
  3. Learn, share and promote good practice in men’s health

Activities for Men
in Leeds

Let’s Unlock – What’s On for Men in Leeds
The Men’s Health Unlocked What’s On Listing is an online resource which provides information about support and social opportunities for Men in Leeds. Any organisation or group can add their own activity by completing the Men’s Health Unlocked directory form.

Network Meetings

We hold MHU meetings every two months on Zoom. For the dates and more details, e.g. Zoom link, agenda, etc, please contact Damian Dawtry.

Leeds Unlocked

Leeds Unlocked is a ‘Zine (mini magazine) by #leedsmen, for #leedsmen.

Keeping you informed on local groups and services, sharing inspiring stories and some handy advice. Space 2, which is part of the Orion Partnership, produces the Unlocked ‘Zine.

Information & Resources

21st Century Man Report
21st Century Man Teaching Pack
ABC Outreach with older men learning report
APPG Men & Boys Report on Male Suicide. A ‘male-positive’ approach
Engaging with Men to Improve their Health
Leeds Community Foundation Report Men’s Suicide Prevention Oct-2020
Leeds Suicide Audit 2019-2021
Leeds Suicide Audit
Lottery Working and Engaging with Men Snapshot
Male Victims of Coercive Control Presentation
Male Victims of Coercive Control Report
Men’s Suicide Prevention Grants Learning Event Handbook
Men’s Health Unlocked Report Nov 20-March 21
Samaritans Handbook for Men’s Wellbeing Services 2021
Scoping to support the development of a Safety of Men and Boys Strategy for West Yorkshire
The State of Men’s Health in Leeds Main Report
The State of Men’s Health in Leeds-Summary

Meet members of the Men’s Health Unlocked Network

Human Beings - The Long Distance Social Club

Contact MHU

If you’re looking for more information, get in touch with Damian Dawtry.
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