Black Men’s Health UK

Black men in the UK often face unfair and avoidable differences in health compared to other groups of men. We want to change things. Be part of the change.

[NHS Race & Health Observatory @NHS_RHO]

Today we publish our latest recommendations report: 'Ethnic Inequalities in Genomics and Precision Medicine'.

Read the main report and lay summary here: https://t.co/VbyAeIReEM

[Prostate Cancer UK @ProstateUK]

We talked to around 1,000 men aged between 50-70 to find out why they hadn't checked their risk 💬

Despite being at high risk because of their age, this is what they said 🧵⤵️

#ProstateCancer l #MensHealth

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

New trial for the best way to screen for prostate cancer. Has the potential to reduce deaths by up to 40% https://t.co/A72nUgzCXX

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

Black Unity Bike Ride is around the corner. Want to take part, help on the day? Now is the time to register your interest ⁦@BlackUnityRide⁩ https://t.co/VxJUMJ7MXz

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

@tegonlineuk spoke all things mental wellbeing with music artist Rasharn Powell. In this interview Rasharn shares his personal stories and challenges whilst offering some valuable advice for those struggling. https://t.co/tZhNzfzYxD

[Donald Schloss @DonaldSchloss1]

@BlackMenHealth The Future is Looking Promising for Black Men in the World of Prostate Cancer

Wednesday, 27th March 2024
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://t.co/o4yID88OIx

Meeting ID: 824 0842 3189
Passcode: 27032024

#prostate #prostatecancer #prostatehealth #cancer #Blackmen #PSA

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

@jonmakUrology @TheFocalTC @UniofExeter @NIHRevidence @NIHRresearch @100BMOL Exactly the question we have. We will be writing to @CR_UK to seek clarification on their messaging on this as this will cause confusion and might leave some people undiagnosed when they could be

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

@jonmakUrology @TheFocalTC @UniofExeter @NIHRevidence @NIHRresearch @100BMOL Will be great to get more on your thoughts on this Jonathan because what really are the implications of these findings to what we ask people to do. It seems a suspect that the suggestion to stop using PSA because of over diagnosis without analternative in place.

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

@TheFocalTC @UniofExeter @NIHRevidence @NIHRresearch @100BMOL Very interesting findings. What are the implications on what people should do? Wait for symptoms before any tests?

[Black Thrive Lambeth @BlackThriveLbth]

👋🏾 @GiveBloodNHS need more blood donors of Black heritage!

Join them at Brixton House on Saturday 20th April from 12-5PM to learn more about how you can help save the lives of people in our communities.

#TogetherWeThrive #DonateBlood #BlackDonors

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

The @Hep_Alliance and @ECDC_EU are working to understand the experience of stigma and discrimination of people living with hepatitis B and C in the European region. Complete this survey if you are 18 or older and living with hep B or ever had hep C. https://t.co/8qK6QAsbtk

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

PREMIERE: Our new National #HIVTestingWeek video explores the different reasons for taking an HIV test.

Whatever the reason, getting tested is one of the best things you can do for your health.

This week you can order a free and confidential HIV test if you live in England👇

[The Focal Therapy Clinic @TheFocalTC]

new research shows that lowering the recommended age for baseline PSA would reduce prostate cancer deaths by about 30% in Black men without significantly increasing the rate of overdiagnosis @PCFnews @BlackMenHealth @100BMOL @TEMF2018 https://t.co/i9rIbOAeFv

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

Racism a ‘cause of poor mental health’ and prevents access to support https://t.co/Q3DCRClr5d

[Sir Michael Marmot @MichaelMarmot]

Increasing poverty, COVID, cost of living are driving up need for: child services, adult social care, homelessness and special educational needs and disability. Council budgets have been cut by 40% - the greater the deprivation the steeper the cut. https://t.co/S1Qorb4dL7

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

50,000 heterosexual Black men were tested for HIV in 2019 and only 37,000 were tested in 2022, a 27% drop.

This needs to change to make sure everyone living with HIV can benefit from treatment.

More on what you can do >>>

https://t.co/gSrBY7IqaR

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

More than 13,000 fewer heterosexual men of Black ethnicities were tested for HIV in 2022 compared to 2019. This is concerning as this might leave some men living with undiagnosed HIV thus missing out on treatment.

You can order a free HIV test kit > https://t.co/RBIGtzZLeF

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

The latest @UKHSA data shows a drop in new HIV diagnoses amongst gay and bisexual men of Black ethnicities. Combined with an increase in HIV testing, this is promising news.

#HIVTestingWeek is around the corner. Let's keep the testing momentum going. > https://t.co/RBIGtzZLeF

[Black Men’s Health UK @BlackMenHealth]

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry and social anxiety?

NHS Talking Therapies can help. The service is effective, confidential and free.

Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at ➡️ https://t.co/I471YiA0YY

[Nouveau Riche @nvrchuk]

📢 #ForBlackBoys casting announcement

We are excited to announce the new cast of #ForBlackBoysWhoHaveConsideredSuicideWhenTheHueGetsTooHeavy by Ryan Calais Cameron:

Tobi King Bakare, Shakeel Haakim, Fela Lufadeju, Albert Magashi, Mohammed Mansaray, Posi Morakinyo

📸 Danny Kaan