Let's hear it for men's health and wellbeing

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Kirklees received 180 responses to a survey about men's health and wellbeing. 23% of respondents from Kirklees thought health and wellbeing meant being able to do their daily life activities and enjoy life without restrictions. 40% said that they would need better medical attention to improve their overall wellbeing.

Healthwatch asked men in Kirklees what the main barriers were to improving or managing their health. 33% told us their current health; health services and other services were the biggest barriers.

Healthwatch asked men in Kirklees what they needed to improve their health and wellbeing. Ideas suggested included more help at community level.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Kirklees
Publication date
Type of report
Report
Key themes
Access to services
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health
Prevention of diseases, including vaccination, screening and public hygiene
Written information, guidance and publicity

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of health and care services included in the report

Details of health and care services included in the report
General Practice (GP)
Other

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
180
Age group
All
Gender
Men
Ethnicity
All
Does this report feature carers?
No
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