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The SMSA is delighted to hear that the UK Government has unveiled England’s first-ever Men’s Health Strategy today on International Men’s Day (Wednesday 19th November 2025). This landmark plan sets out to tackle the physical and mental health challenges faced by men and boys, invest in suicide prevention, and reduce long-standing inequalities. A hugely positive step. We warmly welcome this development and hope to see Scotland follow suit with a dedicated strategy of our own. Together with our men’s health

Discover your local Men’s Shed this November! Ever wondered what goes on inside a Men’s Shed? This November, to mark International Men’s Day and Men’s Health Awareness Month, participating Men’s Sheds across Scotland are opening their doors to the public — and opening up important conversations too. Come along, meet the members, see the activities on offer, and experience the camaraderie that makes these spaces so special. Open to all men aged 18 or over and offering a range of member-led activities from socialising to skills-sharing,