Episode 18: Neil Chapman on Prostate Cancer Awareness – International Men’s Day Special
In this International Men’s Day special episode, Shaping CEO Dave Humphries has a candid conversation with Neil Chapman, Managing Director of Hovertravel, about their personal experience with Prostate-Specific Antigen testing and Prostate Cancer.
Shaping launches PSA testing on International Men’s Day
International Men’s Day 2024 was the perfect day to launch our PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests for businesses, part of our Workplace Health & Wellbeing programme. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK with around 1 in 8 men being diagnosed in their lifetime. The key to beating it is early […]
Join our Prostate Cancer Screening event for International Men’s Day
On International Men’s Day Shaping Portsmouth wants to do something to try and reduce the deaths from prostate cancer within our business community. Portsmouth Business Prostate Cancer Screening Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK, with about 48,600 men diagnosed with it each year and 12,000 dying in the UK […]
Episode 27: Mental Health in the Workplace
In this episode, Partnerships Manager Robyn Jacquest and Education & Community Programme Lead Kirsty Hill are joined by Ben Cloud from Millstream Productions to talk about mental health in the workplace and the importance of a supportive workplace culture.
Newly launched Portsmouth Wellbeing Centre welcomes the community
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, on Thursday 16th May, Solent Mind showcased its new Wellbeing Centre, located in the heart of the City centre. Regardless of the inclement weather, the centre staff welcomed community partners, existing service users and members of the public throughout the day, with over 40 visitors coming through the doors. Solent Mind’s […]
Endometriosis [Video]
https://youtu.be/y7j1onWSS7c Sophie Cass, Wellbeing Manager at Cordell Health, presents a video on endometriosis, symptoms, treatment, support, and more.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Download a PDF version here. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) are injuries or disorders that aff ect the musculoskeletal system of the body which is responsible for human movement. The structures affected can include bones, joints, tendons, muscles, nerves and connective tissue. This can result in conditions of the back, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs and […]
HIV & AIDS
Download a PDF version here. What is HIV and AIDS? Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus which attacks the immune system, which is the body’s defence mechanism against infectious diseases. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the mostadvanced stage of HIV and is life threatening. If HIV is caught early enough, and treated, it […]
Testicular Cancer Awareness
Download a PDF version here. Risk Factors Unlike many cancers, there are few strong risk factors for testicular cancer. To reduce your risk of developing cancer take a look at some of the general lifestyle factors below: Stopping Smoking Drinking alcohol in moderation Eating healthily Keeping active Main Symptoms 1 Change in shape (lump) or […]
Menopause [Video]
https://youtu.be/n3nBREQ4row Sophie Cass, Wellbeing Manager at Cordell Health, presents a video on the menopause, what causes it, health impacts, support, and more.
