Men’s Health Event brings awareness and advice to Chislehurst
Men from across Chislehurst came together on Wednesday 15 October 2025, for an evening dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health and encouraging open conversations around prevention, screening, and wellbeing.
Hosted by MDC Primary Care Network (PCN), the Men’s Health Event welcomed male patients aged 50 and over who are registered with The Chislehurst Partnership or Links Medical Practice. The event was held at The Chislehurst Society, where attendees enjoyed free refreshments and access to expert talks and resources.
Speakers provided insightful sessions on prostate and bowel cancer awareness, focusing on early detection, recognising symptoms and the importance of regular screening. The Proper Blokes Club also led an engaging discussion on men’s mental health, highlighting the value of peer support and community connection.
Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to speak directly with health professionals, collect information about local support services and learn simple steps to protect their health.
The survey results show that the majority of attendees found the event very useful, with most rating the speakers as very engaging and knowledgeable. The most common positive feedback highlighted the value of hearing from other attendees, the usefulness of the information provided, and the local relevance of the event. One of the participant’s feedback was: “I had a gut feeling that it was going to be one of a small handful of people to turn up; I was delighted to be so wrong, and I sense the organisers felt the same. I went specifically to learn more on prostate testing and am very grateful for the advice received”. Overall, the event was well-received, with constructive suggestions to enhance attendee comfort in the future.
Silvia Vajzerova, the Digital and Transformation Lead from MDC PCN said “We were delighted with the attendance and the positive outcome of the event, especially considering that events targeted at men usually have low participation rates. MDC’s Men’s Health Event saw an impressive turnout and participants actively engaged with the speakers and each other. They were also willing to openly share personal health information and experiences. Overall, the event was highly successful, and we are pleased with the positive feedback regarding the event, its speakers, and the knowledge shared.”
Events like this play an important role in breaking down barriers around men’s health and helping residents feel confident to talk about their wellbeing. MDC PCN plan to build on this success by continuing to support proactive health initiatives across the community.