Men’s Health Strategy- The First Ever

The UK government has launched its first-ever Men’s Health Strategy, aiming to tackle the significant health disparities affecting men across England.

As part of this initiative, a 12-week call for evidence is open until 17 July 2025, inviting input from the public and healthcare experts to help shape the strategy.

Why a Men’s Health Strategy?

Men in England face notable health challenges:​

• Shorter Life Expectancy: On average, men live 4 years less than women

• Higher Suicide Rates: Suicide is the leading cause of death among men under 50, accounting for approximately 75% of all suicides.

• Chronic Health Conditions: Men are disproportionately affected by conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.

• Health Inequalities: Men in the most deprived areas of England are expected to live almost 10 years less than those in the least deprived areas. 

  
  

Focus Areas of the Strategy

The strategy aims to:

• Promote Healthier Behaviours: Encouraging men to adopt healthier lifestyles to prevent disease.​

• Improve Diagnosis and Treatment: Enhancing outcomes for health conditions that disproportionately affect men.

• Increase Healthcare Engagement: Addressing barriers that prevent men from accessing and engaging with healthcare services.​

• Address Health Inequalities: Focusing on reducing disparities in health outcomes among different groups of men.

  
  

How to Participate

People aged 16 and over living in England are encouraged to share their experiences and suggestions. The call for evidence is open until 11:59pm on 17 July 2025. 

Click on the following link to be taken straight to the survey - Men's Health Strategy Survey

Or:

Submissions can be made through the Department of Health and Social Care's website. ​consultations.dhsc.gov.uk+2GOV.UK+2Patient Safety Learning - the hub+2Social Equality+5Patient Safety Learning - the hub+5GOV.UK+5