“"I am delighted at Jon’s appointment to this new role as he brings a lot of experience and passion for this issue, which hasn’t always had the profile and awareness it needs and deserves. Men continue to experience poorer health outcomes in several areas and are often less likely to seek help early, so it is important that we raise awareness and tackle the reasons for this. As a Council we are committed to improving residents' health and reducing inequalities and I’m very pleased that we are now strengthening our work in this important area. This appointment sends a clear message that men's health matters and we want to work with communities and partners across the city to help improve men’s health outcomes for current and future generations."
“"I am honoured to be given this important new role as improving men’s and boy’s health is something I am passionate about. We know that an unwillingness by many men to discuss their wellbeing or to seek help early enough is leading to them experiencing worse health outcomes than they need to. I am looking forward to championing men’s health within the council and with our partners and the wider community. We will be encouraging everyone to help provide an environment where men feel they are able to speak more openly about their wellbeing and to find the support they need."
