Have your say on Men's Health Strategy for England

As part of the government's 10-Year Health Plan to repair the NHS, Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting introduced the first ever men's health strategy. 

This strategy aims to address the leading causes of declining health and early death among men, such as heart disease, cancer, and suicide. It will focus on prevention, early intervention, and reducing the stigma surrounding the need for support, with input from medical experts and the public to shape targeted assistance.

Find out more about the purpose of the strategy here.

Why develop a men’s health strategy?

Men in England are facing a series of growing health problems and often delay seeking support. Notable health challenges that men in England face include:

• Men live nearly four years less than women, on average.
• Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50.
• One in five men dies before the age of 65.
• Three out of four suicides are male.
• Men are less likely to seek help 

Thus, the men’s health strategy serves as an integral initiative to address the ongoing issues related to men’s wellbeing in the country. These statistics highlight a critical public health challenge that requires urgent and targeted action. 

The strategy has key areas of focus:

• Prevention: by encouraging men to adopt healthier lifestyles to prevent disease.
• Improving diagnosis and treatment: enhancing outcomes for health conditions that disproportionately affect men.
• Encouragement to come forward: by supporting men to have open discussion around mental health and improve access to healthcare services. 

By addressing these disparities, the strategy aims to decrease preventable deaths and enhance the overall quality of life for men across the UK.

How to participate?

The strategy relies on contributions from the public and various sectors to drive the initiative to fruition. 

Eligible participants are individuals aged 16 or over who live in England. The strategy welcomes diverse perspectives from a wide range of stakeholders, such as:

• Health and social care professionals
• the public
• health and social care professionals
• academics
• employers
• stakeholder organisations

Submit your response by 11:59pm on 17 July 2025.

To view or take part in the consultation click here.

If you have any queries relating to this call for evidence, email menshealth@dhsc.gov.uk. Do not use this email address to send any responses.