Men's Health Matters

Professional recording of the live, interview-style conversation with Ben Youngs, one of England's most experienced international rugby players.

At the heart of the Thrive4Life Men’s Health Matters campaign is a flagship live event featuring Ben Youngs at the Lloyd’s Building in the City of London on 11th June - this is the webinar recording for that in-person event. The streaming of Ben Youngs recorded interview takes place a week after the live event, on 18th June.

This event will take the form of a live interview-style conversation, guided by Nigel Sparshott, whose senior leadership background and lived experience of heart disease and type II diabetes bring added depth and relevance for a City audience.

Dr Philip Batty, Consultant in Sports & Exercise Medicine at Cleveland Clinic London, will provide light-touch clinical context on heart health, early warning signs and when to seek help — helping ground the conversation in practical health insight.

As England’s most capped men’s rugby player, Ben brings profile, credibility and personal insight to a campaign focused on earlier action and better health awareness.

Rather than a traditional keynote speech, the session focuses on Ben's personal story: resilience, leadership, performance under pressure, personal health challenges and the importance of early action. This authentic format brings men's health messages to life in a way that is relatable, engaging and impactful. Ben shares a personal and practical conversation on resilience, pressure, health awareness, and why early action matters. Ben's story supports the core message around health, pressure and early action, and his autobiography Beyond the Line: My Life in Rugby deepens that narrative with themes of loyalty, family, performance and humanity that resonate powerfully with a professional audience.

Webinar duration: About 30 minutes, plus time for questions and answers.

Your speaker is Ben Youngs

Ben Youngs is England's most capped men's rugby player (127 caps) and a world-class scrum-half who performed at the highest level for over a decade.

England's most capped men's rugby player, Ben Youngs, shares a personal and practical conversation on resilience, pressure, health awareness, and why early action matters.

As part of the Thrive4Life Men’s Health Matters campaign, this live webinar explores why knowing your key health numbers is so important for protecting long-term wellbeing. In busy working lives, health can easily slip into the background, but simple measures such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and weight can offer valuable insight into future risk.

This session will provide clear, expert-led guidance on the numbers that matter, why they are worth understanding, and how they can help people make informed decisions earlier. It offers a practical, accessible look at prevention, helping people feel more confident about taking small but important steps to protect their health.

We are delighted to feature Dr Simon Hodes, an experienced General Practitioner at Cleveland Clinic London with more than 25 years’ experience across NHS and private healthcare. His clinical work includes Executive Health Screening, making him well placed to guide this discussion on preventative health and early insight.

This webinar offers practical guidance from a trusted medical expert, helping turn awareness into meaningful action.

Webinar duration: About 30 minutes, plus time for questions and answers.

Your speaker is Dr Simon Hodes

Dr Simon Hodes is an experienced and compassionate General Practitioner and Family Doctor in London with over 25 years of experience across NHS and private healthcare. He sees patients privately at the Cleveland Clinic London and works within the NHS at the Cavendish Health Centre.

He graduated from Birmingham Medical School in 1996 and completed GP training in 2000. He spent over 20 years as a GP Partner in Watford, providing continuity of care to multiple generations of families, alongside extensive experience in urgent care and A&E at Northwick Park Hospital.

His clinical interests include diabetes, men’s health, cardiovascular disease, dermatology, preventive medicine and health screening. He is also actively involved in medical education as a GP appraiser, trainer and mentor, and is committed to continuity, prevention and patient-centred care.

Heart health is one of the most important areas of men’s wellbeing, yet it is often overlooked until concerns become more serious. In busy working lives, it can be easy to ignore symptoms, delay checks, or underestimate the long-term impact of stress and lifestyle on cardiovascular health.

As part of the Thrive4Life Men’s Health Matters campaign, this live webinar will provide expert insight into the importance of early action, greater awareness and the practical steps people can take to better understand and protect their heart health.

We are delighted to feature Dr Sanjeev Bhattacharyya, Consultant Cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic London. As a leading specialist heart centre, Cleveland Clinic London brings significant clinical expertise and authority to this important session.

This webinar offers a valuable opportunity to hear from an expert, gain practical insight and take away guidance that can support healthier decisions and better long-term outcomes.

Webinar duration: About 30 minutes, plus time for questions and answers.

Your speaker is Dr Sanjeev Bhattacharyya

Dr Sanjeev Bhattacharyya is a Consultant Cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic London, a leading specialist heart centre known for excellence in cardiovascular care. He is also a consultant cardiologist at University College London Hospital and Barts Heart Centre, where he serves as Clinical Lead for Echocardiography.

With extensive experience in diagnosing and managing heart disease, he brings deep clinical expertise and a strong focus on prevention, early intervention and improving long-term heart health outcomes. His specialist interests include heart valve disease, heart failure and advanced echocardiography, alongside an active research focus on improving diagnosis and the timing of treatment in cardiovascular care.

As part of the Thrive4Life Men’s Health Matters campaign, this live webinar explores two important areas of men’s health: prostate cancer and testicular cancer. While these can be difficult topics to think about, understanding the signs, risks and value of early action can make a real difference.

This session will provide clear, expert-led guidance on what men should be aware of, what symptoms should not be ignored, and when to seek medical advice. Early detection saves lives, and greater awareness can help people act on concerns sooner.

We are delighted to feature Professor Senthil Nathan, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London, Honorary Associate Professor at University College London, and Chair of Urology and Director of Robotic Surgery & Innovations at Cleveland Clinic London. He brings extensive expertise in urological cancer surgery and minimally invasive treatments, including robotic surgery.

This webinar offers practical insight that could make an important difference, whether for your own health or someone close to you.

Webinar duration: About 30 minutes, plus time for questions and answers.

Your speaker is Professor Senthil Nathan

Professor Senthil Nathan is a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London, Honorary Associate Professor at University College London, and Chair of Urology and Director of Robotic Surgery & Innovations at Cleveland Clinic London. He is an internationally recognised specialist in urological cancer surgery and minimally invasive treatments, including robotic surgery, with experience spanning more than 35,000 procedures.

With longstanding involvement in surgical innovation, including early advances in robotic surgery, Professor Nathan has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and delivered over 1,000 lectures internationally. He brings exceptional clinical expertise and practical insight to this important discussion on prostate and testicular cancer awareness, early detection and treatment.

As part of the Thrive4Life Men’s Health Matters campaign, join health and wellbeing specialist Ross Abbott for a live webinar exploring an issue that affects everyone at some stage, personally or through someone close to them: mental health.

Many men still find it difficult to talk about pressure, stress or emotional strain, yet challenge touches every life. Sometimes the most important step is recognising when you need support yourself or knowing how to support someone else. In this practical and thought-provoking session, Ross will explore the pressures of fast-paced working lives, why conversations about mental health can be hard to start, how to recognise when someone may need support, and why earlier conversations can make a meaningful difference.

While shining a spotlight on men’s health, this conversation is relevant to everyone - whether for your own wellbeing or the men in your life, from partners and fathers to brothers, friends and colleagues. You’ll leave with practical tools and insights to support better mental wellbeing and help open healthier conversations about mental health.

Webinar duration: About 30 minutes, plus time for questions and answers.

Your speaker is Ross Abbott

Ross Abbott is one of Thrive4Life’s lead facilitators in corporate mental health and wellbeing, with extensive experience supporting organisations across the Lloyd’s market and wider City. Known for his practical, engaging and candid approach, he works at the intersection of wellbeing strategy, mental health education and inclusive culture.

An experienced mental health and inclusion advocate, Ross brings both professional expertise and lived experience, drawing on his own mental health and neurodivergent diagnoses to help create safe, supportive spaces and make mental health education accessible, relevant and real.

Alongside his work with organisations, Ross volunteers as a Crisis Textline supporter with Shout, sits on the associate board of suicide prevention charity R;pple, and supports LooseHeadz. He is also a speaker, podcaster and facilitator, championing open conversations around mental health, neurodiversity and inclusion in everyday life.