MANCHESTER MEN SPEAK UP
The community resource for Manchester men
Welcome to Manchester Men Speak Up
This website provides safe, supportive and practical ways to improve your health and wellbeing.
Through our forums, blogs and signposting areas you can get in touch with other men and discuss health and care topics.
Time for Manchester men to speak up for our health and speak up for our care.
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AI and prostate cancer, what is going on?
Can you help the NHS by sharing your views on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare? Four NHS hospital Trusts in Greater Manchester are exploring whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help support the diagnosis of prostate cancer by reviewing MRI scans alongside specialist doctors. For more information on

Circumcision Trauma: Breaking the silence
For many men, the physical procedure is only part of the story. The emotional impact often remains hidden, unspoken and misunderstood. In this powerful conversation, David Smith, Chief Officer of 15 Square, sits down with Trauma-informed psychotherapeutic counsellor Leeanne Morris to explore the psychological effects of circumcision, the grief that

NHS Health Checks August 2026
Community NHS Health Checks – Appointments Available 10am-3pm on 10th August at Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, Manchester M20 3BD. To read the eligibility criteria or to find the booking details please read page 2 of the attached document. See below the dates and times avalible in August and

What’s on in Manchester this summer
This summer the Manchester Citizens Advice Van will be popping up to offer welfare, debt and energy advice at various community events across the neighbourhood including: Publicity for the van’s location are attached along with event posters for Ladybarn Hub’s Green Fair and the Southways Family Funday. All welcome! Finding

Whats on this summer in Withington
The Withington, Old Moat, Ladybarn and Fallowfield newsletter for July and summer activities. Providing an interesting update of the activities avaliable this summer as school holidays approach keep the kids entertained with any local activities below – theres plenty for everyone. any more info please get in touch: Yasmin Holgeth

Men’s Health Week: meet Anthony Kirven
The Manchester men speak up team interviewed Anthony Kirven a young carer from Manchester for Men’s Health Week. He discusses how being a young carer has developed him and gave him vital life skills but also the responsibility having a big impact in his life. He urges people to speak