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National Men's Health Training Programme 2014
By MSP
4, Feb 2014 - 09:49

National Men's Health Training Programme 2014

Dear Colleague,

In Partnership with Men's Development Network MDN, Waterford Institute of Technology WIT, Health Service Executive HSE, Carlow institute of Technology CIT. You are invited to attend a 1 Day Training Programme on Men's Health on Feb 12th from 9.30am - 4pm Castlebar Family Resource Centre, Chapel St, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

Context: Ireland's National Men's Health Policy specifically recommended "the development of training protocols and training courses on Men's Health that are tailored to the needs of those working in Health and allied Health professions and that offer a range of innovative methodologies"(NMHP2013)

Aim: "To increase participants understanding of best practice in engaging Men with their Health and Social Services.

Inputs: Targeted at frontline service providers to address the current deficit in gender sensitive service provision for Men and meet the recommendations of the NMHP 2013

Outcomes: On completion of the training programme participants will,
1. Understand the broad Social Determinants of Health, including how gender influences Men's approach to looking after their own health.

2. Understand how best practice guidelines in working with Men should be used to engage more effectively with their Health and Social Services and within Health programmes.

3. Be aware of the barriers and prompts experienced by Men when accessing Health and Social Services.

4. Awareness of how to set up and support effective group work with Men.

Target Group: Health Professionals, Community & Development Workers & all working with or volunteering in support of men's health and wellbeing.

Methodology: Co facilitated, Experiential Programme, Take home resource packs

Duration: 1 Day Programme 10 to 4pm

Date & Venue: Castlebar Family Resource Centre, Chapel St, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Cost: Free

Contact Trainer: Paul Gillen 091-737261, Michael Mc Tigue 086-3757648, Lorcan Brennan

Email: To confirm your attendance by Feb 7th email katrina.cusack@hse.ie