The proven health benefits of physical activity and the consequences of inactivity provide a compelling case for promoting physical activity across all ages and demographics.  However, little is known about how knowledgeable the adult population on the island of Ireland is about sources of information on these.  To address this gap, the Institute of Public Health commissioned a survey to explore knowledge of: the benefits of physical activity for mental and physical health; the risks to health of inactivity; physical activity recommendations; sources of information about the benefits of physical activity.  You can read the report at: https://tinyurl.com/2trdezpt

Action Cancer, in partnership with the Department of Health, is offering a new skin cancer detection service.  This service is for people who have a concern about a changing mole/lesion.  Clinical nurse specialists examine any new or changing/non-healing moles or lesions you may have, and examine deeper layers of the skin that can’t be seen with the naked eye.  Find out more at: https://actioncancer.org/services-info/skin-cancer-detection

Disaggregated data - which show how health or other aspects of life are experienced by people of different ages, economic status, education levels, place of residence, sex and other characteristics - are a vital part of advancing equity.  Disaggregated data can serve as an evidence base for equity-oriented policies, programmes and practices that aim to close existing gaps and achieve good health and wellbeing for all.  The World Health Organisation's Health Inequality Data Repository contains datasets of disaggregated data covering diverse topics and dimensions of inequality, from a variety of publicly available data sources.  See it at: https://www.who.int/data/inequality-monitor/data

Men's excess burden of cancer has been evident for many years.  However, it is a problem that has also been, for too long, overlooked - not least in policy. This Global Action on Men's Health webinar presents new evidence about the current treatment of men in cancer policy at all levels, and discusses why and how this needs to change.  It will take place during Men's Health Week (Wednesday 14th June 2023) at 3.00pm.  Book a place at: https://tinyurl.com/4xzs2k4d

Carers Week 2023 is fast approaching.  This year’s theme is ‘Recognising and Supporting Carers in the Community’.  Across the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, there are a lot of great events and activities scheduled for carers throughout the week (from 5th - 11th June 2023).  Check them out at: https://belfasttrust.pagetiger.com/ckjyrdq/1

The Zero Suicide Alliance's Northern Ireland Dashboard includes key data relating to suicide, prevalence of mental illness and risk factors for Northern Ireland.  It also gives a breakdown of some statistics by male and female.  To find out more, see: https://tinyurl.com/pcyxpwzt

The National Action Group for LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma Rights invite you to a Spoken Word Project about the experiences of LGBTIQ+ Travellers and Roma.  This will take place on Tuesday 20th June 2023, from 10.30am - 1.000pm, in Dublin.  Book a place at: https://tinyurl.com/4ryjhaan

Congratulations to Andy Barrett, from McKeevers Chemists in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone, on winning Team Member of the Year in the recent Pharmacy in Focus Awards 2023.  Andy, who trained as an ‘Engage’ facilitator a few years ago in the Western Health and Social Care Trust area, won his award for going far beyond his delivery driver job to contribute to the health and wellbeing of men in his community by spearheading a men’s health project within the pharmacy.  Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2n5v59hm