2014 EVENT PROGRAMME JUNE 14TH & 15TH BELLAHOUSTON PARK GLASGOW
Walk for Yorkhill
Help support Yorkhill Children’s Charity
Yorkhill Sponsored Walk 5 and 10 mile routes available Starting at Yorkhill Hospital and taking in some of Glasgow’s most iconic and historic landmarks this family and couple friendly walk is your chance to make a real difference to children throughout Scotland and beyond. There will also be a Family Fun Day filled with entertainment at the finish line to celebrate your fantastic efforts!
Saturday 23rd August 2014 Visit www.yorkhill.org to register and to receive a fundraising pack. Alternatively contact fundraising@yorkhill.org or call 0141 201 6917 for more information.
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WELCOME Welcome to the ninth annual Men's 10k and our first ever Men's 10k FESTIVAL! In the first instance, as usual, we want to say a sincere thank you to every single one of you - whether you're taking part, a sponsor, a partner, a supplier or a supporter; we honestly couldn't have done this without you. All of you. As you know, Men's Health Forum Scotland has no formal funding, so we rely on income from our amazing sponsors, fundraisers and event participants to bring you the Men's 10k every year. We don't make a profit, and we really do save every penny of money we can whilst focussing on bringing you the best, most professional and, ultimately enjoyable event that will hopefully help inspire you to keep up your great work being physically active for another year. We are so excited to be able to bring you what we hope will be an even bigger and better 10k for 2014 SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH: ~ Brilliant route that we've had for the last eight years, through two of Glasgow's beautiful parks. - Scottish Athletics affiliated ~ Excellent and (more to the point) accurate chip timing ensuring that you receive an exact time from the split second you cross the start line, to the split second you pass the finish line! ~ Pacers for 45, 50, 55, 60 and 70 minutes ~ Free parking at the Albion Car Park. ~ Bespoke Medals - branded ribbons showing which event(s) you've done
~ Entertainment in the park and on the route ~ Activities for kids ~ Back by very popular demand, we have the "Rascal Run" ~ Social networking integration with your timing chips! Automatic posts on facebook and twitter (and all of your friends' if they've chosen to 'follow' you for the Men's 10k) as you cross both the start and finish lines! WHAT'S NEW FOR 2014 ~ The Family 3 - a 3k kids fun run in Bellahouston Park, open to boys and girls up to 15 years old (younger kids can be accompanied by an adult for free) ~ The Men's 5k - in partnership with the Prince and Princess of Wales and part of the jogscotland challenge series 2014! - a great 5k route within Bellahouston Park open to all men aged 11 and over! ~ Grub and a Giggle! - Des Clarke, one of the UK’s most exciting talents will be on stage in the Comedy Tent while you enjoy a pre or post event pasta supper ~ EXPO - our Race Village is full of fun stuff to keep you entertained before/ after the different events, or while you wait for your loved ones to finish - check it all out here: www.mens10k.com/ events/expo/ Thanks again to you all, we hope you have an amazing time this Father's Day weekend and that we'll all return to run again next year! Yours sincerely,
~ Water on the route and at the finish The Men's 10k Team ~ A fun Race Village (EXPO) with lots to do ~ An engaging and professional Warm-up
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PREPARATION 1:THE DAY BEFORE
3:FOOTWEAR
If you do any exercise the day before, make sure it is gentle and does not get your heart rate up too high; a walk or a jog is fine to calm the nerves. Eat normally, although try to avoid food high in fat and hot spices. Don’t forget the Grub and a Giggle come and have a healthy pasta meal and calm your nerves before Sunday’s 10k! And, you have come this far, so a night off the booze will help too! Don’t go to bed mega early, as you may be restless, but try to make sure you have a good night’s sleep. Stay hydrated throughout the day but try to stop drinking water about an hour before bedtime, so that your sleep isn’t disrupted with too many overnight toilet visits!
By the day of the event you should know what shoes you are going to wear – 2 main rules apply, they shouldn’t be new, nor should they be worn out.
2:10K MORNING / BEFORE THE 5K Try to eat a plain breakfast, nothing too stodgy! Maybe cereal (with little or no added sugar), bananas, and about 1/2 litre of water (no greasy fryup!) is ideal. Remember the 10K starts at 10:00 so you want to have digested your food in time for the start of your warm up (09:30). Make sure you have got all your kit; it is best to go already changed with warm clothing over your running kit. Make sure your running number is pinned securely onto your running top (on the front!). For those doing the 5k, it starts at 15:00, so you should have time to get a light lunch which will help fuel your run.
4:GETTING THERE Saturday: There are no road closures in places, so you are free to part on the roads surrounding the park (obviously adhering to any general parking restrictions as usual). The underground and bus routes will be running as usual too. Sunday: Make sure you have read the event information properly and you know how you are getting to the start. If you are travelling by car remember that the Albion Car Park has been hired for the day for you to park, you can then walk up Dumbreck Road and into Bellahouston Park via the Ski Centre entrance. Try to get there in plenty of time, about an hour beforehand, you will feel less stressed if you do this, promise! Please avoid crossing the route when entering the park.
5:ARRIVAL Examine the course map to give you an idea where km markers are along with any drink stations. Check where you are leaving your baggage and where you will meet friends or relatives afterwards. Don’t worry too much about the weather; it’s something you can’t control. If it is very hot ensure that you take on board more water and don’t forget to put on sun cream before you run. If it is cold then ensure you have warm clothing on before the start and that you wear adequate clothing during the event although you will be surprised how much body heat is generated from running hard!
6:WARMING UP Saturday: You may wish to jog a little to warm up before the Men’s 5k starts - please stay off the 3k route as some kids may still be finishing (both maps are in here) Sunday: There is a warm up organised for 09:30, please see the Race Village map in this Event Programme for location. If you suffer from foot blistering or jogger’s nipple make sure that you apply some petroleum jelly at this time.
7:THE START The FINISH line will be adjacent to the START line and between the Pitch and Putt and the Race Village.
8: PACING YOURSELF Even pace usually works best, start too fast and you will lose a lot of time and struggle towards the end, start too slow and you will finish like a steam train but not achieve your optimum performance. If you are a walker or don’t know how fast you might run, line up at or near the back at the start. Your timing chip will time you from the time you cross the start line, until you cross the finish line, so don’t worry about rushing to the front.
9:WARMING DOWN Once you have recovered sufficiently try to walk or even gently jog for a few minutes and then try to do some gentle stretching of your muscles (particularly the legs). Your body will thank you for this in the next couple of days!
"YOUR BODY WILL THANK YOU FOR THIS IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS!"
ON THE DAY WEARING OF RACE NUMBERS Due to safety reasons and for the identification of entrants by medical personnel, all entrants must wear the race number duly issued to them by the event organisers. The running number should be securely pinned to the front of the entrant’s T-Shirt or running vest.
TIMING CHIP
The timing chip is stuck to the back of the race number so please do not bend, fold or alter the number. If participants don’t wear their number there will also be no record of their participation.
CHANGING FACILITIES
Participants should come to the event wearing their running gear as there are no changing facilities at the venue.
BAG STORAGE
There will be a small tent where bags can be left, however, this will be AT YOUR OWN RISK.
WARM-UP
The warm-up for the 10k event will take place from 09.30 on Sunday morning where indicated on the race village map. A coordinated warm up session will be provided for all those wishing to take part. Spectators will be directed to the grass area to the south of the START line.
ROUTE
A diagram of the route showing key points can be found on the centre pages of this brochure. Please note, the route may be subject to last minute changes beyond our control.
START
The START line will be on the path between the Pitch and Putt course and the Race Village. Prior to the start of the event, participants should gather around the warm-up area, where they will be mustered and directed to the START. This will be based on estimated running times given on the Registration Form.
FINISH
The FINISH line will be adjacent to the START line and between the Pitch and Putt and the Race Village.
SECONDARY FINISH
The secondary finish will be between the finish line and the race village and stewards will direct runners as they come over the FINISH line. The secondary finish will be a STERILE AREA; only race finishers, stewards and selected others will be admitted. In the secondary finish, participants will receive their GOODY BAGS. There will be a water station and access to first aid.
RACE VILLAGE REFRESHMENTS A selection of healthy snacks and beverages will be available for sale on the day, for participants and supporters. CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES/ ENTERTAINMENT Kiddies Roundabout & Giant Jungle Book Bouncer Face Painting Family 3 (Saturday, 14:00 start) Rascal Run (Sunday 09:30 start) Teddy Bears Clinic (hosted by Yorkhill Children’s Charity) Get Crafty Zone (hosted by Breathing Space) Set4Sport PACERS Following the success of using pacers in 2011 to 2013, local running club Bellahouston Harriers are again providing the pacers for this year’s event. There will be pacers for 45, 50, 55, 60 & 70 minutes. Each pacer is an experienced runner who will get you round in your selected time. Watch out for the guys at the start of the race, it will be hard to miss them in their bright yellow fluorescent t-shirts with their pace time on the back! More info later in this Programme. MEN’S 10K EXPO A variety of different organisations including our event sponsors will have stalls and promotional space. Yorkhill Children’s Charity ‘see me’ Breathing Space Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice Eat Balanced Tomato Catering Glasgow Running Network Sports Physio/ Massage Therapists and LOADS more to be confirmed
SPOT PRIZES
We have a great variety of spot prizes which will be distributed at random at the end of the event. Our “prize spotters” will be located at the end of secondary finish so be sure to be available to receive one!
DRINKS STATIONS
Strathmore water stations will be available on the 10k route at approximately 3.6km and 7.4km. Water will be provided at the end of both the Men’s 5k and Men’s 10k as well as the Kids events.
TOILETS
Toilets for runners will be signposted and situated as highlighted on the route map – next to the Race Village and also in Pollok Park. There will be standalone toilets, urinal blocks and accessible toilets available on the day.
ON THE DAY TRANSPORT Traveline Scotland has a great Journey Planner facility on its website at www.travelinescotland.com BUS: First Glasgow Buses 3, 9, 54 and 55 from Glasgow City centre (Renfield Street) all go near Bellahouston Park. CAR: If you are travelling from the East take Junction 24 off the M8 motorway on to Helen Street. If you are travelling from the West along the M8 motorway take the exit for Kilmarnock & Govan. See below for parking info. TRAIN/UNDERGROUND: The nearest train station is Cardonald Station. The nearest underground station is Ibrox. Both stations are within approximately 20 minutes walk to Bellahouston Park. Please note that the Glasgow Underground operates from 10:00am to 6.00pm on Sundays.
PARKING
On Sunday Free car parking is available at the Albion Car Park on Broomloan Road close to Ibrox Stadium. Please note there will be no parking at Bellahouston Park or on the adjacent streets. For those parking at the Albion Car Park, please enter Bellahouston Park via the Ski Centre entrance on Dumbreck Road. The race village (start and finish) can be accessed by walking over the hill towards Mosspark Boulevard. Please do not cross the route on your way in/out of the car park. Please see our website for driving and parking restrictions. Please allow 20 minutes to walk from the car park.
FIRST AID
The First Aid stations are shown on the Route Map (centre pages), First Aiders and stewards will be on hand along the route to offer assistance.
RESULTS (MEN’S 5K AND MEN’S 10K)
If you have given us your mobile number, we aim to text the results to you within minutes of the finish of the event. Results will also be online via our website and the TDL website on the Saturday/ Sunday evening. Please keep moving once you have crossed the line and clear the finish area as soon as possible. Further information can be obtained from: Men’s Health Forum Scotland Web: www.mens10k.com
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PACERS Bellahouston Harriers are providing the pacers for the 10k again for the 4th year in a row, on the day we’ll have pacers for 45, 50, 55, 60 and 70 minutes, so whatever your ability you should find a pacer that suits your goals for the day.
You should aim to start next to us or just behind us and aim to finish in front of us, that way you know you’ll have broken the pace time, If you’re with us at the end we’ll make sure this happens, even if it takes some strong words of encouragement!
If you’ve run 10k’s before and are down in the 45 to 50 minute time our guys might just get you that wee extra few seconds off your time, if you’re trying to break the big 60 for the first time, we’ll get you over the line in under the hour, or if you’re a newbie to the distance and not sure how to pace yourself we’ve even got pacers for 70 minutes.
Remember it’s your own personal chip time that counts, so your time will start when you cross the start line and finish when you cross the finish line.
So watch out for us, as you can see we’ll be wearing fluorescent yellow t-shirts with pace time on the back; we’ll be hard to miss. And to make it even easier to find us at the start this year there will be boards placed around the starting grid with each of the times on them and there will also be yellow balloons attached to help you see them from a distance. Also during the race the pacers will be carrying the balloons – so there will be no excuses about not seeing them! At the start of the event we’ll position ourselves at the relevant muster points according to our expected time so look out for us, give us a shout and let us know that you’re intending to run with us.
During the 10k we’ll do our best to encourage you along the way and if you need a wee gee up around the 7K mark we’ll help you through it! The crowd are usually very good at cheering you on and if you’ve got the energy to ask for more you’ll normally get an extra cheer. We’ll get some further info on the pacers before the event; names and pictures, so you know who to watch out for. So good luck and we’ll look forward to seeing you on the day. For more information on Bellahouston Harriers: www.bellahoustonharriers.com
ABOUT THE MEN'S 5K Introducing the Men’s 5k event to the Men’s 10k Festival! As part of our 2014 Men’s 10k Festival, we are excited to be bringing you all a WHOLE NEW DAY of activities! On Saturday, June 14th, we will be holding a Family 3k, a Men’s 5k and our Grub and a Giggle event in the early evening. The Men’s 5k is open to all males aged 11 and over and registration is open! The Men’s 5k will start at 15:00 on Saturday, June 14th.
5K Route Map
ABOUT THE FAMILY3K Introducing the Family 3 event to the Men’s 10k Festival! The 3k will be held at 14:00 on Saturday, June 14th and is open to all kids (male and female) up to 15 years old. Adults may accompany younger kids and do not need to register themselves. Entry is £3 per child in advance and £5 as late entry on the Festival weekend.
The Family 3K Route Map
ABOUT THE RASCAL RUN
We are proud to bring back The Rascal Run! Who: Open to all kids up to 14 years old, male or female What: The Rascal Run is a kilometre long route within Bellahouston Park for all children (male and female) from toddlers and up to and including 14 year olds. Info: Entry includes a Race Number which will be given out on the day as well as a medal and water for all finishers. There is no charge for accompanying adults. All children aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult and parents/ guardians of all older children must ensure that they are accompanied to the start line and met at the finish area. Time: It will take place at 09:30 doubling up as small warm up for some of the Dads/ guardians taking part in the Men’s 10k (there will still be a regular warm-up for those men who are not taking part in the Rascal Run).
Note: Please plan to arrive between 08:00 and 09:00 to ensure you have time to collect the Race Number and get to the start line. Route: The 1km route will share the same start line as the Men’s 10k and the finish will be at the far side of the Race Village. Price: £3 in advance (or £5 on the day) For more information: www.mens10k.com Rasal Run Route Map
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MENS HEALTH: WHAT THE FIGURES SAY Men’s Health Forum Scotland is a registered charity whose main aim is to raise awareness about the many health issues affecting men across the country and ultimately to improve the health and wellbeing of men in Scotland.
Cancer
Men’s health remains a major concern in Scotland and research highlights the increase in male-specific cancers, and the prevalence of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke and obesity. Male life expectancy is low, health service use is low, alcohol intake is high, suicide rates among men are high and violence between men and against women and children is common.
Although overall cancer rates in men have fallen by 2% over the last decade, some types of cancer are increasing, for example cancers of the skin and the kidney.
It’s not all bad news; many of the health issues faced by men in Scotland can be improved by simple lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, healthy eating, reducing alcohol intake and stopping smoking. Regular exercise can also improve your wellbeing as well as your physical health. Listed here are some key statistics about the various health issues affecting men in Scotland and website links to for more information:
Cancer is one of the biggest killers in Scotland. For males, the most common cancers are prostate cancer, lung and colorectal cancers accounting for 53% of cancers in males.
It is important to realise that men are more likely to die from cancer even though the incidence of the disease affects men and women equally. It is very important for men to be aware of their usual state of health, and to quickly seek support and information if they become aware of symptoms which start to change this for the worse. Supporting Organisations The Prostate Cancer Charity Scotland The Prostate Cancer Charity provides support and information to anyone concerned about prostate cancer via a range of information resources, a confidential Helpline, and a Specialist Nurse programme. www.prostate-cancer.org.uk Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres Under one roof you can access help with information, benefits advice, psychological support both individually and in groups, courses and stress reducing strategies. You don’t have to make an appointment, or be referred and everything they offer is free of charge. www.maggiescentres.org
Everyman Everyman’s mission is to cross out male cancer. We can achieve this by making everyone recognise the tell-tale signs, and understand the importance of treating them. By increasing this awareness we also hope to raise money to fund our life-saving research. www.everyman-campaign.org Cancer Research UK Provides information on all cancer types. www.info.cancerresearchuk.org Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer Orchid exists to save men’s lives from testicular, prostate and penile cancers through pioneering research and promoting awareness/ www.orchid-cancer.org.uk
Coronary Heart Disease
Although Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) rates continue to fall, it is still killing over 2500 men in Scotland each year. People who do not exercise are twice as likely to have a heart attack as those who do. It’s more likely to affect men under 65 than women, and in the most deprived areas this disparity is increasing. CHD is also the most common cause of premature deaths in the UK, 20% of premature deaths in men and 11% of premature deaths in women were from CHD. CHD caused almost 33,000 premature deaths in the UK in 2005.
Supporting Organisations British Heart Foundation As the nation’s heart charity, the British Heart Foundation focuses on three vital things: Investing in pioneering research Supporting and caring for heart patients Providing vital information to help people reduce their own risk of dying prematurely from heart or circulatory related illness. www.bhf.org.uk Chest, Heart and Stroke Chest, Heart and Stroke aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community. www.chss.org.uk
Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of adult impairment and disability in Scotland. About 12,500 people have a stroke each year and of these about a third are likely to die within the first 10 days, about a third are likely to make a recovery within one month and about a third are likely to be left disabled and needing rehabilitation. Supporting Organisations The Stroke Association The Stroke Association is the only UK wide charity sole concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention, treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and their families directly through its Rehabilitation and Support Services. These include Communication Support, Family and Carer Support, information services and welfare grants. The Stroke Associations also campaign, educate and inform to increase
MENS HEALTH: WHAT THE FIGURES SAY knowledge of stroke at all levels of society, and they act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke. www.stroke.org.uk Chest, Heart and Stroke Chest, Heart and Stroke aims to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness through medical research, advice and information, and support in the community. www.chss.org.uk
Obesity
Obesity can reduce people’s overall quality of life. It creates a strain on health services and leads to premature death due to its association with serious chronic conditions. The two major lifestyle factors associated with the growth of obesity are physical inactivity and poor diet. Body Mass Index is the most commonly accepted measure of general obesity. BMI is calculated by dividing weight (measured in kilograms) by height squared (measured in metres). Adults are classed as overweight if their BMI is 25 to less than 30, obese if their BMI is 30 to less than 40 and morbidly obese if their BMI is 40 or more. In 2009 almost two-thirds of men aged 16-64 (66.3%) were overweight or obese. This represents an increase from 55.6% in 1995. The increase was greater amongst those who were obese (including morbidly obese) where the percentage for men increased from 15.9% to 26.8% between 1995 and 2009. It is estimated that obesity in Scotland is linked to nearly 500,000 cases of high blood pressure, 30,000 cases of type 2 diabetes, and similar number of cases of osteoarthritis and gout. It is estimated that obese people in Scotland are 18% more likely to be hospitalised that those of normal weight.
Existing international evidence in relation to mortality associated with obesity suggests that the risk of death among obese people is two or three times higher than people of normal weight. Supporting Organisations Eatwell A public-facing website from the Food Standards Agency on healthy diet, health issues such as obesity and diabetes, food labels and keeping food safe. www.eatwell.org.uk Take on life Take on life, one step at a time Simple steps to healthier eating, being active and food facts and myths www.takelifeon.co.uk Active Scotland Looking for ways to get active, but not sure where to start? Active Scotland is here to get you going. You can search a database by your postcode or town and you’ll find activities close to home, from easy to extreme. www.activescotland.org.uk
Diabetes
Suicide
Supporting Organisations
Supporting Organisations
Diabetes UK Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Their mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes.
Breathing Space Helpline: 0800 83 85 87 (or minicom: 0800 31 71 60) A free, confidential phone line for people in Scotland who are feeling low or depressed. Aimed primarily at men, the phone line is available between 6.00pm and 2.00am, every day of the year. Callers can talk to specialist advisors about issues and get information about other local services that may help. The website includes information on how to seek help.
The most recent Scottish Diabetes Survey (2011) estimates that there were 237,468 people with a diagnosis of diabetes in Scotland at the start of 2011, with men accounting for around 55% of this figure. In 2008 over 2000 men died as a result of diabetes in Scotland.
www.diabetes.org.uk
Mental health and wellbeing
One in four of us in Scotland will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives. Stress is estimated to affect about one in five people, and is now the commonest reported cause of sickness absence from work. An estimated 1 in 5 of the population of Scotland will experience depression at some point in their lives and the World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that depression will soon be the second biggest cause of illness worldwide.
The suicide rate for men continues to be around three times that of women. In 2010 581 men in Scotland killed themselves. Suicide is a leading cause of mortality in those under the age of 35. In the most deprived areas of Scotland the rates were double the Scottish average.
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk Depression Alliance Helpline: 0845 123 23 20. The helpline operates 10am – 2pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (closed Wednesdays). Offers support and information on depression to individuals, their families and friends and professionals working with people who have depression. www.dascot.org Samaritans Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide www.samaritans.org
MENS HEALTH: WHAT THE FIGURES SAY Alcohol
The most recent estimates of alcohol sales show that 50.9 million litres of pure alcohol were sold in Scotland in 2009. That’s 1190 units of pure alcohol per person aged 16 and over. The average is estimated to be 22.9 units per person per week, which exceeds the recommended weekly allowance for men. For England and Wales the equivalent figure was lower at 18.4 units. In Scotland, sales of alcohol units have remained fairly stable since 2005 while falling in England and Wales. In 2010, 1,318 alcohol-related deaths were recorded in Scotland, 909 were men. However, these figures do not include all deaths which some might regard as related to alcohol - for example, they do not include deaths: as a result of road accidents, falls, fires, suicide or violence involving people who had been drinking; or from some medical conditions which are considered partly attributable to alcohol, such as certain forms of cancer. Supporting Organisations Infoscotland.com (Alcohol) Information on alcohol around cultural issues, relationships, work, health and how the law applies in Scotland.
Alcohol Concern Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. They work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range of quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems. www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Tobacco
Smoking remains to be one of the most damaging factors in Scotland’s poor health record. According to ASH Scotland “43% of adults who live in deprived areas smoke, compared with 9% in the least deprived areas. 32% of deaths in Scotland’s most deprived areas are due to smoking compared to 15% in the most affluent. The pattern is similar for tobacco related diseases.” The percentage of persons aged 16 or more in Scotland who smoke has fallen from 30.4% in 1999 to 24.2% in 2010. The Scottish Government had established a National Indicator to reduce the percentage of the adult population who smoke to 22% by 2010. Supporting Organisations
www.infoscotland.com Alcohol Focus Scotland Scottish charity dedicated to raising awareness of, and reducing the significant health and social harm caused by alcohol. Their long term aim is to achieve a culture change in Scotland where far fewer lives are affected by alcohol misuse, and moderate, responsible drinking is the norm.
CanStopSmoking If you are thinking about quitting smoking, there is lots of support available to help you stop, and stay stopped. Here you’ll find hints and tips on how to stop smoking, contact details for Smokeline, the national stop smoking helpline, and details of the free stop smoking services in your area. You can also chat online with a Smokeline advisor.
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
www.canstopsmoking.com
ASH Scotland ASH Scotland is the leading charity campaigning for effective tobacco control legislation in Scotland. For over 30 years, ASH Scotland has played a key role in raising awareness about tobacco use and its harmful effects and has contributed to the implementation of effective public health policies to help smokers to quit and to protect children from tobacco. www.ashscotland.org.uk
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
It’s estimated that 60,000 men are living with HIV in the UK, a quarter of whom are undiagnosed.
HIV Scotland Working across all sectors and areas of Scotland, HIV Scotland seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV and affected communities, and to prevent the spread of HIV infections. www.hivscotland.org.uk Waverly Care Working across all sectors and areas of Scotland, HIV Scotland seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of people living with HIV and affected communities, and to prevent the spread of HIV infections. www.waverleycare.org
Although therapy for HIV continues to be highly successful - 96% of all patients treated in 2009 had evidence of reasonable viral control within six months of treatment starting - there is no room for complacency: In 2009, 428 people were newly diagnosed in Scotland. Supporting Organisations Terrence Higgins Trust THT was one of the first charities to be set up in response to the HIV epidemic and has been at the forefront of the fight against HIV, and improving the nation’s sexual health, ever since. www.tht.org.uk
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