East Warrington PCN and Central East Warrington PCN came together to deliver Men Matter Week – a collaborative initiative aimed at raising awareness of the local services, resources and support available to help men prioritise their mental health and wellbeing.
Throughout the week, eight GP practices worked alongside 13 community organisations to deliver a programme of digital awareness campaigns and a Wellbeing Marketplace Event at Orford Jubilee Hub. Together, they showcased the wide range of support available across Warrington and encouraged open conversations about men's wellbeing.
The dedicated website page reached around 3,500 people online, while the marketplace event welcomed approximately 50 attendees, creating valuable opportunities for residents to connect with local organisations and access support in a welcoming environment.
Men Matter Week was a fantastic example of neighbourhood working, demonstrating the impact that can be achieved when primary care and community partners work together with a shared focus on improving the health and wellbeing of local people.
Move More May was a month-long step challenge, bringing together all five Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across Warrington to encourage colleagues to get active, have fun and make positive changes to their wellbeing.
Taking place from 1st–31st May, the challenge saw 136 participants collectively walk an incredible 1,261,222 steps using the free Step Up app. Weekly leaderboards kept everyone motivated and added a bit of friendly competition, with prizes awarded for the highest-ranking PCN, highest steppers and most improved participants.
🏆 East Warrington PCN were crowned the overall champions, with an average of 301,278 steps.
The challenge had a positive impact beyond increasing physical activity. 100% of participants said they would be more likely to choose walking as a mode of transport, while participants also reported improvements in their mental health. Everyone who took part felt they experienced benefits, including increased physical activity, reduced stress, weight loss and, importantly, having fun. 100% said they would take part again next year.
Following the success of last year's challenge, which involved three PCNs, Move More May 2026 expanded to include colleagues from all five Warrington PCNs.
We are already thinking about how to make next year's challenge even bigger and more inclusive, with plans to explore activities such as cycling, swimming and other forms of exercise so that even more people can get involved.
A huge well done to everyone who took part! 🎉
