You are invited to a collaborative International Men’s Day Event

International Mens Day

This International Men’s Day EEAST has joined forces with Essex Fire and Rescue, Essex Police and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex to host a collaborative event

The event is our opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to supporting men and boys' health and wellbeing, by coming together with partners to share experiences and hear from speakers as part of the wider conversation across the world.

The event will take place on Friday 18th November and you can join us in person at our Essex Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Kelvedon Park, between 9.30am to 3.00pm – or if you’d prefer, you can join us online to listen to the speakers if you can’t be there on the day.

Please book one place only – either to join us in person or an online ticket.

Book your ticket here to join us in person at SHQ, Kelvedon Park

Book your ticket here to join the event online

 

What to expect on the day!
During the event you will have to opportunity to hear from members of our Service Leadership Team and senior officers from Essex Police, and East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. 

Keynote speakers will include:

  • Lads Need Dads
  • Mind Blue Light
  • Essex Police Men's Forum History

 

Five-minute lightning talks:

  • Firefighter Dane North - your mental health matters
  • East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust - Men's Wellbeing Network
  • Former Metropolitan Police Commander John Sutherland - shares his personal experience of battling a mental health crisis. 

 

All speakers will be giving an insight into their personal stories and sharing their experiences. The event is of course not only for men to join - everyone is invited and encouraged to come along.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 Published 3rd November 2022