Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) SARCs are a specialist service that offers care and support to anyone who’s been raped or sexually assaulted at any time in their life. They are available to call for an appointment 24/7 across England, however, many rape and sexual assault survivors do not know where to go or who … Continued
Easy read: Blood in Your Pee? Tell a Doctor This is an easy read guide about what to do if you have blood in your pee. It might not be anything serious, but there is a chance that it could be a sign of bladder or kidney cancer. The guide was made by Prostate Cancer … Continued
Easy read: My Prostate: What Changes Should I Look Out For? This is an easy read guide about looking out for changes in your prostate. If you were born with a penis, you have a prostate. It’s inside your body near your bladder. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. … Continued
Video: How to check your balls (testicles) Testicular cancer can happen at any age but is most common in men aged 15–49. It’s very treatable when found early. What to do: Check once a month, after a warm shower. Roll each testicle gently between your fingers. Look for lumps, swelling, or changes in size or … Continued
Drop in for Dads This week is the first Drop-in for Dads – a new drop-in health clinic for Dads and Male carers. Why not pop along to Byker Sands Family Centre from 3 pm on Tuesdays? You can ask questions, get your baby weighed, and see what support is out there for the challenges that parenthood … Continued
Fawdon Men’s Group A weekly men’s group based at the Fawdon Community Centre. The weekly mental health peer support group is open to any man who wants to come and meet new people over a cuppa. It’s an informal, friendly, and safe space to get support or share experiences. Since launching in February 2024, the … Continued
This easy-read guide shows you how to check your balls (testicles), and learn about testicular cancer.
Screening saves lives. Find out about cervical screening (smear tests), breast screenings, bowel cancer screening and more.
