East Belfast Community Development Agency

An East Belfast Men’s evening clinic has been launched Arches Medical Centre by the Belfast Health Trust.

The following services will be offered during the 20-30 minute appointment :

·                     A health assessment - BMI, blood pressure, Blood Screening and urinalysis.

·                     Opportunity to discuss general health and wellbeing, including mental health.

·                     All results will be sent to men’s own GP.

There will also be opportunities to sign-post men to health promoting programmes and activities operating in the area, such as smoking cessation and keep fit.

The clinic began on Wednesday 8^th September, 6-8pm.  The clinic will then be available every other Wednesday until 15^th December 2010 and begin again on 5^th January 2011 every other Wednesday until 30^th March 2011.

Men are also welcome to call into clinic to make an appointment.   

If someone calls into the Arches at any time during the week, enquiring about the clinic, their details will be taken and followed up by the men’s clinic for an appointment.  Men can also ring Elaine McNamara on 90563307 to make an appointment.

Male volunteers are also needed to provide hospitality and help with signposting.   Training will be offered to all those who wish to help.   Any interested people should contact Ian McKee, EBCDA Volunteer Coordinator: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information contact Alan Houston at EBCDA Tel. 90451512 or  Linda Armitage at EAST Belfast Partnership Tel. 90467927