Black men’s lives are at risk: let's change NHS guidelines now
Too many Black men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer at a later stage – when it’s harder to treat. It shouldn’t be this way.
Our health system is failing Black men
We teamed up with a range of organisations to launch the Boys need Bins campaign. As part of this campaign our amazing supporters sent letters to their MPs to tell them about the scale of the issue facing men with incontinence.
Thanks to your dedication, over 2,200 letters were sent, reaching 95% of MPs in the UK. MPs are now supporting us in recognising that men can experience incontinence and need their own bins in toilets to get rid of their sanitary waste. to tackle the taboo.
In September we hosted our first ever Westminster event, where we spoke to MPs and key decision-makers. During the event, we launched our report, "Lifting the Lid on Male Incontinence". Our report talks about how hard it is for men with incontinence to dispose of their sanitary waste, and the impact this has on their lives. We also surveyed workplaces to find out what’s preventing them from taking action to support these men.
You can support the campaign today by visiting our resources hub to find template letters to MPs, Councils and businesses, as well as our Boys need Bins logo.
The campaign is creating waves nationally. The report has sparked discussions and raised questions within the Government, businesses and councils in all four nations. We’re pushing for change and urging all to recognise the needs of men with incontinence.
But there's a simple, life-saving solution
Alongside our partners phs Group, we want men living with incontinence to feel confident and supported, whether they are in their workplace or out and about socialising with family and friends.
That’s why, together we have created BOG STANDARD, a set of guidelines designed to educate and ensure businesses and the public sector are providing men with the facilities they need to dispose of incontinence waste with dignity. Head to the website to watch our campaign film or download the campaign Toolkit, which includes lots of resources about how your business can show your support for men living with incontinence.
phs Group have also created a map, that shows every male incontinence bin that they have provided to businesses across the UK, and where men can access the basic hygiene facilities that they need.
Now that we have the data, there’s a moral imperative to urgently address this health equity scandal. Every man has the right to the best care and treatment for prostate cancer.
Will you stand with us and tell the government to act now?
Male incontinence has caught the attention of the media. Brave men are sharing their experiences of incontinence. Their stories are being seen by millions across the country.
The Boys need Bins campaign has had coverage all over the country including national television shows like Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch and BBC’s Morning Live (time stamp 25:30).
Here's a sample of some of the coverage.
