FISHERMEN in Cornwall are being encouraged to know the important numbers relating to their health with help from a Healthy Cornwall check-up service from Cornwall Council.

The Men’s Health Forum campaign to “know your numbers” focusses on specific numbers all men should be aware of that relate to their overall health and wellbeing.

These include blood pressure, fruit and veg intake and the amount of cigarettes smoked and alcohol drunk.

Cornwall Council public health consultant, Ruth Goldstein, said: “It can be especially difficult for fishermen to keep track of their health as they often work long hours and are dependent on tide times so may not be able to access normal health services.

“They are also more likely to keep any health worries to themselves and find it difficult to find the time to visit the doctor on top of all the other pressures on their time.”

The outreach sessions will take place at different ports, with a range of support services on offer, from physiotherapy to NHS health checks, Macmillan skin cancer advice and advice from the Fishermen’s Mission.

The dates are:

• Friday, June 14 – Fishermen’s Shack, Newlyn

• Monday, June 17 – Wheelhouse, Mevagissey

• Tuesday, June 18 – Memorial Hall, Padstow

• Wednesday, June 19 – Fishermen’s Mission, Newquay

• Friday, June 21 – Fishermen’s Shack, Newlyn

All sessions will take place from 7am until 2pm.

To find out more about the Men’s Health Forum campaign visit www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mens-health-week-2019-numbers

There is also a range of support and information on the Healthy Cornwall website at www.healthycornwall.org.uk

Another service that is currently available for fishermen is the Seafit programme. This service provides support to fishermen and their families in Newlyn, motivating and supporting them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

The Healthy Lifestyle Advice service is available to all fishermen and their families in Newlyn. A drop-in takes place every Tuesday from 7am to 12.30pm at the Fishermen’s Shack. There’s no need to book, just turn up. There’s also a drop-in at Harbourside Physiotherapy every Monday from 2pm-6pm.