Construction workers on the new £12.3m main Theatres 1-4 refurbishment project at Craigavon Area Hospital are taking off their hard hats and attending Men's Health and Wellbeing Awareness sessions as part of a specially tailored programme to improve their health and wellbeing.
The Men's Health and Wellbeing Programme was developed by the Southern Trust in partnership with Farrans Healthcare (the main contractor on the Theatres 1-4 refurbishment project), as part of the Build Health NI, a joint venture scheme between the construction industry in Northern Ireland and HSENI.
The programme began in October 2012, and so far, there have been five health awareness sessions. A variety of topics have been covered including alcohol/drug misuse, cancer and sexual health.
The final event is due to take place in December 2013.
Nicky Hayes, Southern Trust Planning Officer who developed the Men's Health & Wellbeing Programme said the aim of the programme is: "To raise awareness of a number of health-related issues in order that improvements can be made to the overall health and wellbeing of everyone working on this refurbishment project. We want to encourage everyone to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
"The Trust and the contractors are committed to helping the construction staff to make healthier lifestyle choices and the Trust was more than happy to share its health and wellbeing knowledge with the construction workers."
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