Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services – in the Senedd at 3:08 pm on 15 June 2022.
Thank you for that answer, Deputy Minister. During this Men's Health Week, I wanted to raise an issue directly impacting the mental well-being of my constituents, which is the Denbigh Men's Shed. We're all aware of the fantastic work undertaken by Men's Sheds in creating places where loneliness and isolation are addressed in a friendly environment, and where men can chat and enjoy each other's company. Denbigh Men's Shed has been operating out of Trefeirian on Love Lane, and it's owned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, but it's recently been told that they can no longer use the site. This has caused tremendous upset and anxiety for the group, already struggling with the loss of one of its members to suicide, unfortunately.
Deputy Minister, I have asked the health board to urgently resolve these issues, but I'm just asking today if there's anything you or your officials can do to intervene with the health board in order to ensure that Denbigh Men's Shed can open back up as soon as possible. Thank you.