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Men's health week 2026

Men’s Health at work: The perception gap and what it means for employers

Featuring Dr Alex George and Peppy’s latest men’s health data

Webinar2 WEBINAR
calendar 10TH JUNE
clock 12PM BST
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Most men believe they are in good health. Peppy's new clinical data tells a different story.

That gap between perception and reality is showing up in absence figures, productivity loss and the quiet disengagement of people your organisation cannot afford to lose.

Join Peppy and Dr Alex George on 10th of June for a session designed to change that.

Here's what the data shows

Peppy's Men's Health MOT is a clinician-led check-in that gives men a clear picture of where their health stands. The findings expose a gap that most employers don't know they have:

68% of men rated their own health as good or better. Yet…

  • 72% were not meeting basic exercise recommendations
  • 12% were doing no exercise at all
  • 54% did not know their own blood pressure

You will leave with:
  • An overview of Peppy's Men's Health data and what it means for your workforce
  • The business cost: absence, attrition, productivity loss and leadership pipeline risk
  • Practical steps across culture, manager capability, benefit design and clinical access you can put in place this quarter
  • What the Government’s men and boys policy agenda means for employers in 2026, including prostate cancer, fatherhood and caring responsibilities
  • A Q&A with our speakers, including Dr Alex George

This session is for HR, Benefits and Reward leaders in organisations with 500 or more employees. Not there yet? The most forward-thinking organisations are not waiting for Men's Health Week to act. They are setting the standard before it.

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Meet the speakers

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Dr Alex George
Doctor, mental health advocate, bestselling author and broadcaster


A former A&E doctor, he became a trusted voice during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering clear, evidence-based health advice to millions via social media and TV.

Alex is passionate about breaking down the stigma surrounding men's mental health. He co-founded Mettle, a mental fitness app for men, and has written three bestselling books sharing practical, science-backed strategies for building mental and physical resilience. His BBC One documentary, Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis, and his Stompcast podcast champion accessible approaches to wellbeing.

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Bernadette Kilbane
Lead Men's Health Practitioner, Peppy


Bernadette is Peppy’s lead men’s health practitioner, with experience across urology, renal and gastroenterology medicine. She’s worked as both a research nurse and clinical nurse specialist, leading clinics for men with urinary and bladder issues. Passionate about access, she’s proud to support those who may not otherwise seek help.

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Aaron Barnet
Director of Lifestyle Healthcare, Peppy


Aaron is Peppy’s Director of Lifestyle Healthcare, with 15 years as a personal trainer and global fitness presenter. He’s studied Sport and Exercise Sciences and Applied Functional Science, and loves helping people improve their health through movement—especially alongside Peppy’s brilliant team and clinical services, where real impact happens.

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Jack Cousins (Host)
Commercial Account Manager, Peppy


Jack is a Commercial Account Manager at Peppy, where he partners with enterprise clients as both a strategic advisor and thought leader. With over two and a half years at Peppy, he has played a vital role in helping organisations achieve their workplace menopause goals, alongside our other health verticals, providing meaningful support to thousands of individuals along the way.

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