Compared to other occupational groups, farmers in Ireland experience a disproportionate burden of health problems, which impact their livelihoods and farming sustainability.  Internationally, farmers’ poor health outcomes are associated with intersecting economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and occupation-specific factors linked to changes in agricultural governance.  This qualitative study explored the challenges and stressors facing farmers in Ireland, and how changes in farming governance have impacted farmers’ identities, masculinities and health.  Find out more at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15579883211035241

The Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study (NILS) is a wide-ranging database of people and their major life events, stretching back decades.  Census information for 1981 to 2011 is linked with other administrative datasets such as vital events, school data, property information, health card registrations, weather and pollution amongst others.  A joint NILS-ARK event on the 14th of September 2021 explored the potential of NILS for COVID research.  This interactive workshop provided an overview of the readily available data, the topic areas which can be rapidly explored, and the feasibility of linkage with health data.  A video of the event is now available, along with other useful resources at: https://www.nils-rsu.co.uk/the-potential-of-ni-longitudinal-study-for-covid-research

You are invited to attend the 26th Annual Regional Sexual Health Conference for Northern Ireland.  This will take place on Wednesday 24th November 2021.  Find out what's happening and how to apply at: https://view.pagetiger.com/cpuowbm/non-funded-iii

Have you listened to any of the ‘Kildare Talks’ podcasts? …  If not, you might like to start by checking out the one on ‘Men’s Health - Asking for Help’.  You can listen to it at: https://www.countykildarelp.ie/kildare-talks-podcasts

Did you know that Friday 29th October 2021 was World Stroke Day? …  When someone has a stroke, minutes matter - because two million brain cells die every minute after a stroke.  Know the signs of a stroke, and remember to always Act F.A.S.T. if you or someone you know is having a stroke.  Find out how at: https://youtu.be/WckB15sJ9r4

Focus: The Identity Trust would like to invite you to attend their annual International Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. This will take place on Sunday 21st November 2021, from 3.00pm to 3.30pm, and will be held online. Everyone is welcome to attend. To register for the 'Zoom' link, email Susan at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For many people, November is now synonymous with ‘Movember’ - when people across the world join forces to change the face of men’s health.  Find out more at: https://ie.movember.com

International Men’s Day takes place on the 19th of November each year, and seeks to celebrate the positive value that men and boys bring to the world, their families and communities.  Find out more at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Men%27s_Day