ABSTRACT
The challenges men face with their health are clear, with the data showing men are at a significantly higher risk of dying prematurely from a wide range of health issues. This chapter provides guidance for those who are developing plans for meeting the need to promote self-care within the general population. The problems that many men face with their health goes beyond these disease states, with difficulties experienced in relation to their roles as fathers and as supporters of partners with long-term conditions. The project was managed by community nurses and health promotion specialists but had a different focus from the Bradford teams, supporting a wide range of community based projects. The Bradford team have been in an excellent position to develop new services as a result of the Big Lottery funding; however there are many other examples of innovative services being developed around the UK.
