Shed-Wise
Shedders’ Health Empowerment Drive for Wellness, Information, Signposting & Engagement
Strong. Silent. No More!
Being Strong, Doesn't Mean Staying Silent
Through its Shed-Wise programme, the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) is championing a much-needed shift in health and wellbeing for men across Scotland.
Men are statistically more likely to take risks with their health and wellbeing—including higher rates of alcohol and drug misuse, obesity, smoking and other poor lifestyle choices—which can lead to serious long-erm consequences. Scotland’s men also face considerable health challenges including rising mental health issues and a persistently high suicide rate. <p><p>
This highlights the urgent need for targeted men’s health initiatives and continued focus on both physical and mental wellbeing. And, that’s why this all-embracing Shed-Wise programme exists and is offered directly in Scottish Men’s Sheds to hard-to-reach men. Small changes can make a big difference!
Delivered by our competent Development Officers, the In-Shed presentations encourage men to have voluntary and honest conversations about men’s health. The sessions focus in on key men’s health matters such as diabetes, heart health, alcohol and smoking risks, blood pressure, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), dementia, cancer awareness (testicular, bowel, breast, prostate, and skin) and coping skills.
The Shed-wise goal? To help men take charge of their health, make informed choices, and lead longer, healthier lives.
It’s time to break the silence and speak up for men’s health.
Did you know, in Scotland?
Working-age men are 50% less
likely to visit a GP than women
Shockingly, one in five men
won’t live to reach retirement age
Scotland has high rates of
smoking,
obesity, alcohol
and drug-related deaths
The male suicide rate remains
over
three times higher
than the female rate
Why not download the Shed-wise poster to send to
members or display at the Shed to gauge interest?
Click the button to email
the SMSA Development Team
Free Shed-Wise sessions for SMSA Shed Members
Scottish Men’s Sheds, that are Shed Members of the SMSA, 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 are 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 provides 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, support others and get Shed-Wise!