A Tried-and-Tested Preventative Health MOT Initiative for Men

Tips and advice from the SMSA to keep your body and mind in great shape

Today’s stark men’s health statistics highlight the need to prioritise men’s health and address male help-seeking behaviours.

Did you know?

  • Men of working age visit the GP 50% less than working women
  • 1 in 5 men will die before they are old enough to retire (age 65)
  • Men are more likely to engage in risky behaviours, such as heavy alcohol use, and are more prone to poorer mental health and higher suicide rates 


The MOT4Men programme educates and informs on key men’s health matters including diabetes screening, heart disease, alcohol, smoking, blood pressure and cancer (testicular, bowel, breast, prostate and skin) – enabling men to increase their awareness and prioritise their health needs.

What does the MOT4MEN programme cover?

  • Electrics Don’t get your wires crossed—learn about the risk factors and ways to reduce your risk of diabetes
  • Exhaust Fumes Reasons to quit smoking
  • Fuel Additives Excessive alcohol intake can throw a spanner in the works. Find out how to run at optimal performance
  • Manifold Bowel cancer screening could save your life
  • Oil Level Don’t blow a gasket—discuss ways to keep your blood pressure healthy
  • Paintwork Rust on your paintwork? Check your skin regularly
  • Shock Absorbers Stress is a bumpy road—discuss coping skills and contributing factors to mental health issues
  • Spark Plugs Keep your spark plugs firing—check your testicles
  • Timing Belt Be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of prostate cancer

Interested?

Scottish Men’s Sheds, that are Shed Members of the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA), now have the opportunity to have this innovative men’s preventative health programme delivered in their Shed free of charge as yet another benefit of their membership with the national association. ‘In Scotland, For Scotland’.

Sessions will be delivered in the safe environment of the Shed and aim to develop a health and wellbeing culture in Scottish Men’s Sheds by empowering Shed members to be open and talk about health matters whilst increasing their knowledge and control over their own health and determinants.

The SMSA is fully licensed and trained to deliver MOT4Men and provide feedback and information in a way that does not constitute medical advice so that participants are encouraged to consult their own GP and seek further medical help or relevant professional services if required. Be well, stay well and support others through MOT4Men! 

Interested in MOT4Men at your Scottish Men’s Shed? Contact SMSA Development Officer, Tim Green on 07493361003 or email Dev1@scottishmsa.org.uk

Not yet a Shed member of the SMSA? Click here to find out more and join today.

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