Central East Warrington and East Warrington Primary Care Networks (PCN's) are working together with local community services this January to host 'Men Matter Week'. The week runs from Monday 19th January - Friday 23rd January 2026 and will consist of sharing resources digitally , alongside a Wellbeing Marketplace Event at Orford Jubilee Hub on Thursday 22nd January (Click here to read more about the Thursday event and register your interest.)
Men Matter Week is about taking a moment to focus on men’s mental health and wellbeing, and about bringing health and community together. Our aim is to create supportive spaces where men feel able to talk openly, seek help, and look after their mental, emotional, and physical health without fear of judgement. By sharing information, experiences, and support, Men Matter Week promotes understanding, connection, and the message that no one has to face things alone.
How to get involved :
Everyone has a role to play with supporting Mens Mental Health, wether it's for yourself or the men in your life. You can help by encouraging them to take part and sharing information about the week.
By spreading the word, you help us reach as many men as possible who may benefit from local support groups and available resources. Listening without judgement, starting conversations, and spreading awareness can make a real difference and help to create a culture where men feel valued, supported, and empowered to look after their wellbeing.
Keep an eye out here and on your practice Facebook pages / websites for the latest updates.
Schedule :
See the schedule below for more details on how you can get involved in Men Matter Week.
While Men Matter takes place over one week, the support available to men in Warrington is ongoing. This initiative highlights the local services you can access throughout the year, whenever you need support.
Click on the organisations below and join us at our Marketplace Event on Thursday 22 January to meet providers, make connections, and find out what help is available.
A mens mental health group based in Warrington, ran by men with lived experience.There’s no referral, no
form, and no pressure to share. Talk if you’re ready, stay quiet if you’re not, and simply sit with a brew in a room where you don’t have to pretend.
They run various free, relaxed sessions throughout the week such as :
| Session | Location | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew and Banter |
Whitecross community centre |
7:30pm - 9:00pm | Every Thursday |
| Pool and Snooker social | 147 Club Norman Street | 12:30pm | 2nd Friday of every month |
| Wellbeing Wednesday | The Living Well Hub | 1:30pm - 3:30pm | 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month |
| More than a Breakfast Club | Whitecross community centre | 10am | 1st Sunday of the month |
Find out more on their website: More Than Men – A space for real conversations
A non - profit mens mental health organisation providing physical activities such as boxing , football 
and walks all centered around their motto of 'it's good to talk lads'.
Follow Talkhub on instagram @talkhub_ to stay up to date with available sessions or email Jay at talkhub@outlook.com to find out more.
| Session | Location | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxing | Optimal fitness boxing Gym WA4 1AY | 7pm - 8:30pm | Every Wednesday |
| Football | Orford Jubilee Warrington | 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Most Fridays |
Cost : £2 per session
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n in partnership with Rugby League Cares. The free ,weekly sessions are designed to prevent mental health problems by supporting men to look after their own mindsets and recognise when they or others require further support.
Sessions run every Tuesday, 18:30 at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.
There’s no need to sign up in advance, just show up.
Find out more : OFFLOAD
Designed to help anyone registered with a Warrington GP to deal with common mental 
health problems by talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. These may include depression,anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
You can self-refer to the service online or by calling 01925 401 720.
Find out more on their website : NHS Warrington Talking Therapies
Healthwatch are committed to ensuring everyone in our community has access to
the support they need to live well. They are are on a mission to understand better the experiences of men in Warrington: how they access support, what barriers they face and what improvements they feel are needed.
Whether you've used services or not, your insights will help shape future care and ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to men's needs. Your feedback will be used to inform local providers, commissioners, and decision-makers, helping to improve services for men across Warrington.
Click here to have your say or vi
sit Men's Mental Health | Healthwatch Warrington to find out more.
Warrington Speak Up is an independent advocacy organisation commissioned to provide a range of advocacy services, projects and consultation initiatives for people with dementia, learning diasabilities, mental health and young people.
The Mental Health services they currently provide are :
| Session | Location | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUSE - community listening space drop in |
The Gateway WA1 1SR |
Monday 10:30am - 1:30pm Wednesday 12:30pm - 3:30pm Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm |
Every week |
| Walk and Talk | Meet at the Golden gates then back to PAUSE for a brew | 2:30pm | Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month |
| Bipolar Personality Disorder (BPD) peer support drop in | PAUSE space at The Gateway | 1:30pm - 3pm | Every Friday |