Walsall Council is supporting the Men’s Wellbeing Alliance as it marks Men’s Health Week (15-21 June 2026), with a borough-wide call for men to access support early and for local communities to play an active role in improving men’s health and wellbeing.
The Men’s Wellbeing Alliance, a growing grassroots collaboration between community groups and organisations across Walsall, is leading the way in building a more connected, accessible and preventative approach to men’s wellbeing.
Working alongside the Alliance, the Council is helping to strengthen partnerships, amplify local support and ensure services are reaching men where they are, before issues reach crisis point. This partnership approach is aligned with the Men’s Health Strategy for England, published last November.
Men’s Health Week is a national opportunity to raise awareness of the health challenges affecting men and boys, encourage open conversations, and promote early access to support.
The Alliance has already begun building a movement for men’s wellbeing in Walsall, engaging men in everyday settings such as workplaces, sports venues, community and faith settings and local events. This includes outreach with men who may be less likely to access formal services, the development of a network of local men’s wellbeing ambassadors and forums and consultation activity shaped by men’s voices, alongside strong partnership working across the voluntary, community, statutory, sporting and private sectors.
The Alliance has also developed an online directory and website, with 14 organisations already involved, providing information, signposting and local connections.
A programme has also been established to support men’s wellbeing activities across the borough through small grants.
Walsall Council is working closely with partners to support the Alliance’s ambitions, helping to connect services, promote resources and embed prevention-focused approaches to health and wellbeing.