OutReach - HEALTH

Health issues for Gay Men  The Mayo Clinic is known around the world for top-quality care and cutting-edge research, with major campuses in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota USA. They have produced a guide to understanding important health issues for gay men and other men who have sex with men, and provided tips for maintaining good health.   new

Men's Health Forum  What’s the biggest risk to your health? Being gay or being a man? The answer is a bit of both. Men are generally less healthy than women and gay men generally less healthy than our straight brethren. The good news is that a few little changes can make a big difference.   new

NHS Tackling disproportionately poor outcomes  The evidence that LGBT+ people have disproportionately worse health outcomes and experiences of healthcare in the NHS is both compelling and consistent. With almost every measure we look at LGBT+ communities fare worse than others. This is unacceptable, and we need to increase our efforts to address these health inequalities.   new

Promoting the health and wellbeing  Public Health England’s findings on the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.   new

Gay Men Fighting AIDS  MetroMate is the site for sexual health information, advice and debate for gay men. The site is produced by GMFA the only national AIDS organisation that puts gay men first. This volunteer led group offers help, advice and support to gay positive men. Campaigns against discrimination and indifference.   recommended

OutUK's A-Z of Gay Health  OutUK's A-Z of Gay Health features topics on maintaining your mental, physical and sexual health. We are currently providing in-depth help and assistance from the NHS on the CoronaVirus Covid-19 pandemic.   recommended

Terrence Higgins Trust  The THT is the UK's leading HIV/AIDS charity and the largest in Europe. Established in 1982, it was the first UK organisation to be set up in response to the HIV epidemic and has been at the forefront of the fight against HIV & AIDS ever since.   recommended

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA provide an overview of HIV and other health issues faced by gay and bisexual men.

Daniel Bester Massage Therapist  Daniel Bester is a qualified Shiatsu and Indian head masseur and offers appointments in Surrey and Central London. Shiatsu massage reduces tension and blocked energies and clients say they feel refreshed, sleep much better and are more focused afterwards. The treatment takes about 70 minutes and you keep your clothes on. Indian head massage releases upper body tension and clients feel more relaxed and balanced after the 30 minute treatment.

EJAF  The Elton John AIDS Foundation fund frontline programmes that help to alleviate the pain - whether physical, emotional or financial - of those living with, affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS, and to continue the fight against this worldwide pandemic so that no one is left behind.

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