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MAN-I-FEST

MEDICAL EDUCATION EXPERTS THE ANNUAL MEN'S HEALTH FESTIVAL Research & Business Development Initiative (RBDI)

PREVENTION SAVES LIVES

EDUCATION CREATES OPPORTUNITY

Welcome to MAN-I-FEST, an annual men's health and medical education initiative bringing together healthcare, education, research, industry and communities. Our mission is to make health education accessible, encourage preventative awareness and create pathways into education, training, employment and entrepreneurship. Powered by our independent awareness campaign PINK MY MO, we use the pink moustache as a symbol of positive conversations about men's health. Our philosophy: HAIR IS HEALTH. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. WE TEST, NEVER GUESS. From hair and scalp health to nutrition, mental wellbeing, cancer awareness and healthy ageing, MAN-I-FEST creates opportunities to learn, participate and connect. One annual festival. Twelve workshop themes. A shared commitment to a healthier, better-informed future. MAN-I-FEST – Bringing Education, Research and Business Together.

MAN-I-FEST is a Research & Business Development Initiative designed to connect men’s health education with professional expertise, community engagement and future opportunities. We believe health education should start before people reach a crisis point. By bringing together medical education experts, healthcare professionals, hair specialists, educators, researchers, businesses and the public, we aim to create a collaborative environment where knowledge can be shared and opportunities developed. Our approach recognises that men’s health is wider than any single condition or medical speciality. We want to encourage men to become more informed about their health, understand changes in their bodies and know when to seek appropriate professional advice. Our three pillars EDUCATION Making health knowledge accessible through workshops, presentations, demonstrations and public engagement. RESEARCH Identifying educational needs, developing research questions and evaluating the impact of our activities through appropriate partnerships and ethical practice. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Connecting education with enterprise, mentoring, employment, apprenticeships and professional development. MAN-I-FEST is designed to become an annual meeting point for people who want to contribute to better men’s health education.

Why MAN-I-FEST? Men’s health conversations need to become more accessible, inclusive and proactive. Many men find it difficult to discuss changes in their health, ask questions or seek advice. MAN-I-FEST aims to create an approachable environment where those conversations can begin. Our objectives 1. Promote greater awareness of men’s health. 2. Encourage appropriate preventative health checks. 3. Introduce hair health as an accessible route into wider health education. 4. Improve understanding of nutrition and lifestyle. 5. Encourage timely medical assessment when symptoms arise. 6. Connect young people with education and career pathways. 7. Support professional collaboration and knowledge-sharing. 8. Develop research and business opportunities. 9. Encourage community participation. 10. Build a sustainable annual men’s health festival. Our belief Prevention begins with awareness, education and appropriate action. We cannot promise to prevent every illness, but we can help people become better informed and more confident about seeking help.

PINK MY MO

Prevention Through Hair Health Pink My Mo is our independent men's health awareness campaign. The pink moustache is our signature symbol, creating a recognisable identity and an opportunity to start conversations that might otherwise be avoided. Why hair? Hair is personal. It is connected to confidence, appearance and identity. Changes in hair and scalp condition can also be associated with a variety of factors, including genetics, ageing, hormones, medication, nutritional status and underlying health conditions. We want men to understand their hair health rather than simply accept changes without asking questions. Our annual Hair Health Check We encourage men to take an interest in their hair and scalp health throughout the year. Our proposed annual hair-health review can include: - Hair and scalp assessment. - Discussion of changes in hair density and shedding. - Relevant lifestyle and nutritional history. - Review of hair-care practices. - Consideration of appropriate investigations or medical referral. - Personalised hair-care education. Where a laboratory hair test is offered, its purpose, scientific validity and limitations must be explained. It is not a substitute for clinically indicated blood tests or medical assessment. WE TEST, NEVER GUESS. You Are What You Eat Nutrition matters to normal hair growth and overall wellbeing. We encourage informed discussions about protein, iron, zinc, vitamins, restrictive diets, rapid weight loss and responsible supplementation. Our message is simple: Look after your body. Understand your hair. Ask questions. Seek appropriate advice.

THE ANNUAL MAN-I-FEST-

One Annual Festival. Twelve Workshop Themes. MAN-I-FEST will bring the public, professionals and organisations together through an annual men’s health festival. The event will combine educational presentations, interactive workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, professional networking and career opportunities. The festival experience The Main Stage Medical education experts, guest speakers and men’s health discussions. The Pink My Mo Zone Hair and scalp education, microscope demonstrations, grooming and hair-health awareness. You Are What You Eat Nutrition, fitness, healthy ageing and lifestyle education. The Men’s Wellbeing Zone Mental health, confidence and wider men’s health awareness. The Research & Innovation Zone Scientific education, testing awareness, research questions and industry collaboration. The Future Generations Zone Career opportunities, mentoring, apprenticeships and enterprise for young people. Who can participate? Men, families, young people aged 16+, barbers, hair professionals, healthcare practitioners, colleges, employers, researchers and community organisations.

THE 12 WORKSHOP THEMES

Education Through Participation Our proposed 12-workshop programme provides a structured introduction to men’s health, hair health and personal wellbeing. Workshop Subject 1 Hair Is Health – Understanding the Basics 2 The Annual Hair Health Check 3 The Man Behind the Mo – Confidence and Mental Wellbeing 4 Hormones, Hair and Ageing 5 You Are What You Eat – Nutrition and Men’s Health 6 Scalp, Skin and Grooming 7 Cancer, Treatment and Hair Loss Support 8 The Young Man’s Guide to Health 9 Men’s Health Matters – Prostate, Testicular and Cardiovascular Awareness 10 We Test, Never Guess – Testing, Evidence and Research 11 From Barber to Business – Careers and Enterprise 12 The Age of Aquarius – Building a Healthier FutureHow the workshops work Each workshop combines: – Professional presentations. – Practical demonstrations. – Group activities. – Interactive quizzes. – Anonymous questions. – Educational resources. – Participant feedback. Our aim is to make health education engaging, accessible and relevant to everyday life. Participants will be encouraged to take away practical knowledge and identify appropriate next steps for their own wellbeing.

RESEARCH & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

RBDI – Research & Business Development Initiative RBDI is the development framework behind MAN-I-FEST. It connects public education with research opportunities, professional collaboration, business development and future workforce pathways. We believe an annual festival can become more than a one-day event. It can provide a platform for identifying educational needs, building relationships and developing projects throughout the year. Research development We aim to: – Identify gaps in public understanding of men’s health. – Develop educational questionnaires. – Evaluate participant learning before and after workshops. – Identify emerging research questions. – Encourage collaboration with educational and research institutions. – Explore responsible innovation in health education. Any clinical research involving participants would require appropriate ethical review, consent and governance. Business development We want to encourage opportunities across: – Medical education. – Hair and scalp services. – Barbering and hairdressing. – Nutrition and wellbeing. – Laboratory services. – Digital health education. – Training and mentoring. – Enterprise and entrepreneurship. The RBDI cycle IDENTIFY → EDUCATE → EVALUATE → DEVELOP → COLLABORATE → GROW The intention is to create a sustainable model where education informs future development and community participation helps shape the programme.

CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES – FROM AGE 16

Future Generations – Education Creates Opportunity MAN-I-FEST aims to introduce young people aged 16–25 to the wider world of health, education, research and business. We want to demonstrate that men’s health is not just a subject for healthcare professionals. It also creates opportunities across many industries. Potential career pathways – Healthcare and nursing. – Medical education. – Research and laboratory science. – Hair and scalp specialisms. – Barbering and grooming. – Nutrition and fitness. – Business management. – Digital health and communications. – Community health engagement. – Entrepreneurship. Our proposed opportunities – Professional mentoring. – Career awareness workshops. – Guest speaker programmes. – Employer networking. – Apprenticeship signposting. – Transferable skills development. – Enterprise challenges. Our ambition is to help young people see potential in themselves and discover pathways they may not previously have considered. All training and employment pathways will be subject to relevant qualifications, safeguarding and professional requirements.

PARTNERSHIPS & AFFILIATES

Working Together MAN-I-FEST welcomes conversations with organisations that share an interest in men’s health education, research, business development and community engagement. Potential partners – NHS organisations and healthcare providers. – Colleges, universities and training providers. – Medical and allied health professionals. – Research organisations and laboratories. – Hair and barbering businesses. – Nutrition and fitness professionals. – Charities and community organisations. – Employers and corporate sponsors. – Local authorities and enterprise organisations. What partnership could offer Partners may have opportunities to contribute professional expertise, deliver workshops, support young people, provide educational resources, exhibit at the annual festival or explore collaborative projects. We are particularly interested in partnerships that can demonstrate meaningful public benefit. MAN-I-FEST is an independent initiative. References to potential NHS, research or educational partners do not imply formal endorsement or existing affiliation.

OUR IMPACT

Measuring What Matters We want MAN-I-FEST to deliver measurable educational and community outcomes. Our proposed evaluation framework includes: PUBLIC EDUCATION – Festival attendance. – Workshop participation. – Knowledge and awareness improvements. – Participant feedback. HEALTH AWARENESS – Understanding of appropriate health checks. – Awareness of symptoms requiring medical advice. – Confidence in accessing appropriate services. RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT – Educational needs identified. – Research questions developed. – Institutional collaborations explored. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – Organisations engaged. – Professional contributions. – Mentoring opportunities. – Career and training enquiries. – Enterprise projects developed. COMMUNITY BENEFIT Our longer-term ambition is to establish an annual programme that continues to grow through learning, collaboration and evaluation.

CONTACT

Contact MAN-I-FEST MAN-I-FEST – Medical Education Experts Research & Business Development Initiative (RBDI) Campaign: Pink My Mo – Prevention Through Hair Health Location: UK-based initiative, with an ambition to develop wider partnerships and international educational opportunities. Telephone: 07764 170611 Email: Suemac66@icloud.com Enquiries – Annual festival participation. – Educational workshop contributions. – Research and business development. – Sponsorship and partnership. – Career mentoring and opportunities. Let’s start a conversation. Prevention saves lives. Education opens doors. Collaboration creates opportunity.