Health and wellbeing help and support for men in Greenwich
We’re celebrating Men’s Health Week this week (16 June 2026) with the launch of a new leaflet with information about help and support available for men living and working in Greenwich.
The leaflet is being shared as part of the Men’s Health Day at Christ Faith Tabernacle Church, Ebenezer Building 186 Powis Street on Monday 22 June. The leaflet promotes mental and physical health support available to men in Greenwich. The church is offering drop-in health check sessions for men on the day between 10am and 4pm.
If you’d like a copy of the leaflet for your community, email us at: [email protected]
Men’s Health Week is focusing on support from pharmacies this year, and men in Greenwich are being encouraged to open up to their GP or pharmacist if they have health concerns.
There’s lots of other support available for men too including dedicated services for mental and physical wellbeing, peer support, counselling, and specialised clinics.
If you’re worried about your physical or mental health, visit your GP or pharmacists and discuss your concerns with them. They can signpost you to a wealth of services.
Services on offer in Greenwich include:
Mental health and peer support
- Men’s Therapy Group (SE London Mind): A free, safe space at the Forum at Greenwich (Trafalgar Rd) for men 18+ to discuss challenges and improve wellbeing.
- The Proper Blokes Club: Walks in Greenwich and Woolwich designed for men to talk, get active, and reduce isolation.
- Shout Crisis Text Line: Free, 24/7 mental health support by texting “SHOUT” to 85258.
- The Nook Greenwich: A peer group for young adults (18-30) facing mental health challenges.
- Age UK Bromley and Greenwich: Support for older men (020 8315 1850).
Physical health and medical services
- Live Well Greenwich: Provides a free helpline (0800 470 4831) to access local health, activity, and wellbeing support.
- Men’s Health Clinic at Rose Pharmacy: Offers confidential, private, and professional advice for Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Premature Ejaculation (PE), and hair loss.
- Sexual Health Services: Sexual health clinics are available in the community in Greenwich.
Immediate help and support
- Mental Health Crisis Line: 0800 330 8590 (24-hour service).
- Emergency services: Call 999 or attend A&E for immediate physical or mental health emergencies.
Health support for men when they visit the barber
The Greenwich Barbers Health Initiative is a community-led program, largely driven by Headlinerz Barbershop in Greenwich and its founder, Jesse, aimed at improving physical and mental health outcomes for men, particularly in underserved and ethnic minority communities.
This initiative turns routine haircuts into opportunities for preventative health check-ups and open conversations.
Support includes:
- Free health checks: Headlinerz offers on-the-spot, free blood pressure checks, helping to identify “silent killers” like hypertension before customers leave.
- Mental health support: It provides a safe,, judgment-free space for men to discuss mental wellbeing, including issues like stress, anxiety, and loneliness.
- “Thursday Night Jollof”: Facilitated by Ndukauba CIC and Jesse, these peer-led sessions bring men together to discuss health topics, foster community, and provide peer support.
- Expansion and collaboration: The project is expanding across Greenwich, collaborating with NHS England, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, and Royal Borough of Greenwich to train more barbers in bringing this model to other locations, including Nick’s HQ Barber Shop.
The program aims to bridge the gap in healthcare access, reduce pressure on the NHS, and save lives through early detection and community care. Find out more.
Healthwatch Greenwich also have information about men’s health support on their website.
You can also search for services and support on the Royal Borough of Greenwich Community Directory.