Medical Education

We occasionally teach medical students and sometimes you may be asked to see the doctor or nurse with a student present. You will always be asked beforehand if this is acceptable and you may ask for the student to withdraw if you prefer to have your consultation in private.

Men’s Health

For anyone who may be struggling themselves, or knows someone who is, it can be helpful to keep in mind some tips for maintaining good well-being.

GOOD PRACTICE

• Maintain some form of exercise and get outside in nature.
• Connect with others; friends, family or community activities.

Remember the importance of healthy eating and try to keep a good sleep schedule. 

Restore helps hundreds of people a year, but we’re not the only ones, and valuable support is offered by organisations across the UK. The signposting page of the Restore website offers a long list and there’s a selection of support services for men below.

1. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Aims to prevent male suicide through a free helpline, webchat, and awareness campaigns. www.thecalmzone.net
2. Oxfordshire Recovery College – Offers free courses, including some focused on men’s mental health. www.oxfordshirerecoverycollege.org.uk
3. Men’s Sheds Association – Provides spaces for men to connect, share skills, and reduce social isolation. www.menssheds.org.uk
4. Shout 85258 – A free, confidential 24/7 text support service for anyone in crisis. www.giveusashout.org
5. Movember Foundation – Focused on men’s health, including mental health, with impactful campaigns and resources. www.uk.movember.com
6. Andy’s Man Club – Offers free peer-to-peer support groups across the UK for men struggling with mental health. www.andysmanclub.co.uk
7. Samaritans – Available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or crisis. www.samaritans.org
8. Restore – community-based mental health services helping individuals towards personal goals through recovery groups, coaching and more www.restore.org.uk.