Dates for Diary!

International Men’s Day 18 & 19 November

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This Friday 19 November 2021 is International Men's Day - a global day of recognition.

Dates for Diary: To celebrate International Men's Day (IMD) we are hosting a number of events for our male colleagues on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th November

The three core themes for International Men's Day are:

• Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys.
• Raising awareness and/or funds for charities supporting men and boys' wellbeing.
• Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity.

Thursday 18th November

• 'Turning it Around' Webinar (IMD) 2021 from 10.00am – 11.30am​

SPEAKERS: Paul Ferris a teenage prodigy for Newcastle United and Oisin McConville winner of six All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championships.

For the first time Northern Ireland's five Health and Social Care Trusts, NI Ambulance Service, the Public Health Agency, several local councils and a range of community and charity organisations have joined forces to organise an event to Celebrate International Men's Day 2021.

Full details of the 'Turning it Around' event and how to register can be found here and in the attached pdf flyer below. Paul Ferris and Oisin McConville will share their stories, giving an insight into the challenges of men's wellbeing, in the hope that they can inspire other men and promote the message that it is possible to turn your life around and become a positive role model.

For additional information please contact: Brien.frazer@setrust.hscni.net

'Turning it Around' Webinar IMD 21.pdf

Friday 19th November

• Virtual Coffee Morning at 9.00am: Assistant Directors, Paul Crooks, Robbie McGreevy and EA Chair Mr Barry Mulholland invite you along to a virtual coffee morning. Grab a coffee and join us for a good humoured and friendly chat! To register your interest please email equality.unit@eani.org.uk
• Lunch and Learn Session at 12.30pm: A conversation with our very own Gerard Grieve (Area Catering Manager), Gerard has agreed to share his experience of mental health. We invite you to join in and participate. Please register your interest in attending here.
• Action Cancer at 1.30pm: The session will discuss male related cancer and share some health and wellbeing hints and tips. Please register your interest in attending here.