Focus Group Discussion: Calling the Men

​The third in our popular forum talking about the specific challenges men face in both managing the psychological impact of being out of the workplace in middle age and later life, as well as the hurdles they have to jump to change that situation.

​Join us for shared experience and practical solutions from men in the same boat.

• ​Meet other men who feel there could be better provision

• ​Understand what others are looking for and contribute your own thoughts

• ​Help Brave Starts consider what else could be developed and offered

​We look forward to welcoming your contribution.

​About Patrick Barrow

​Patrick has a near 30-year career in PR, media and journalism behind him, including spells with the BBC and The Telegraph Group, and contributes to a number of online publications, including The Critic and Reaction Life.

​He recently published his first novel, Bang Out of Order, and has written for academic works on journalism and media ethics.

​Patrick is Welfare Secretary of the Harlequin Players Association, helping former athletes assimilate to life after sport, and for the last 15 years has run Reputation Communications.