Prostate Scotland

Thank you healthandcare.scot for sharing our research looking at the experiences of men living with BPE. Give it a read! 👇

https://www.healthandcare.scot/stories/4481/prostate-scotland-research-study-enlargement-bph-bpe-wright

If you're living with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), Prostate Scotland would like to hear about your experience. Visit out webpage to find out more about our BPE research and link to our survey. 👉 https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/research

Study explores life with an enlarged prostate The charity Prostate Scotland is calling on men living with an enlarged prostate to take part in a national survey examining how the condition affects their everyday lives. Alison Wright (pictured) explains what's behind the study and how

Many men think urinary symptoms are simply part of getting older.

They don't have to be. Support and treatment are available, but an enlarged prostate can affect far more than bladder function.

It can change how men socialise, travel, work and spend time with family and friends.

Prostate Scotland has launched a national survey to better understand what it's really like to live with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) in Scotland. 🩵

By sharing your experience, you'll help improve understanding of BPE and shape future support and services across Scotland.

Take part here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/2PDKWCR

If you'd rather share your experiences in a one-to-one telephone interview, please contact: [email protected]

Have you got BPE?

Do you plan journeys around toilets?
Avoid long car trips?
Think twice before going out?
You're not alone.

For many men, an enlarged prostate affects far more than physical symptoms. It can have a real impact on confidence, relationships and everyday life.

Prostate Scotland has launched a national survey to better understand what it's really like to live with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) in Scotland. 🩵

Take part here: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/2PDKWCR

If you'd rather share your experiences in a one-to-one telephone interview, please contact: [email protected]

Did you know that there are two fantastic videos explaining how to do pelvic floor exercises on the Prostate Scotland website?

Created by advanced practice physiotherapists the videos are ideal for anyone who has been advised to do pelvic floor exercises due to prostate surgery or to help with urinary symptoms.

Access them here 👉 https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/help-and-support-for-you/pelvic-floor-exercises

You can also read our booklet on pelvic floor exercises here 👉https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/resources/Pelvic-floor-exercises-before-and-after-surgery-to-remove-the-prostate.pdf

Many men gradually start to live a smaller life. 🩵

An enlarged prostate can affect much more than bladder function.
It can change how men socialise, travel, work and spend time with family and friends. Some men stop doing the things they love because they're worried about leaking urine or finding a toilet in time.

If you're living with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), Prostate Scotland would like to hear about your experience.

Take the 10-15 minute survey 👉 https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/2PDKWCR

Prefer to talk? Prostate Scotland is also carrying out one-to-one telephone interviews. To take part, contact [email protected]

It's only one month to go until the Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2026! 🚶‍♂️

There's still time to enter to walk in aid of Prostate Scotland! You can register for your place on the Kiltwalk website and select Prostate Scotland as your chosen charity. The Kiltwalk is a fantastic event suitable for all ages and great to do with friends and family.

👉 https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/edinburgh

Already signed up? Check you've got everything ahead of the big day so you can put your best foot forward. 😃

☑️Signed up to walk in aid of Prostate Scotland?
☑️Created your Just Giving page linked to Prostate Scotland?
☑️Got your Prostate Scotland t-shirt? Register for your FREE t-shirt on our website: https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/events/edinburgh-kiltwalk-2026
☑️Got the Kiltwalk app?
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APPLY FOR PROJECT COORDINATOR AT PROSTATE SCOTLAND

The Project Coordinator will manage and work with our partner, Socialudo, to co-deliver our Prostate Matters project which is funded by Macmillan Care Grant. The Prostate Matters project will co-produce, co-develop and deliver an innovative serious game to improve equity, cultural responsiveness and shared decision-making in prostate cancer care.🩵

Sounds like the role for you? Apply below and join the Prostate Scotland team!
Apply now via our website👇
https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/about-our-work/jobs-with-prostate-scotland

You can also find out more on GoodMoves👇
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With PSA testing a hot topic in the media lately, you may have questions about what it is and who's it relevant for. Prostate Scotland's PSA Test - get the knowledge' leaflet can answer those questions and more. 📖

Click here to access 👉https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/resources/ONLINE-PSA-Test-Get-The-Knowledge.pdf

Would you be interested in taking part in research?

We are supporting research that involves the University of Glasgow the NHS and Movember to understand more about how men live with prostate cancer in different areas of Scotland.

The project is called PROFOUND-Prostate.

Prostate cancer can have lasting effects on a man’s health and wellbeing. Sometimes these changes happen gradually and can be easy to overlook.

This research aims to empower men to take action to protect their wellbeing through short weekly questionnaires, conversations with a researcher, and personalised signposting,

By taking part, you may learn things that are useful to you personally, you can help other men and also help Prostate Scotland reach those that most need our support.

Information can be found on the flyer below 👇

Are you a man with Benign Prostate Enlargement (BPE)? Prostate Scotland are looking for men with BPE- sometimes called an enlarged prostate to complete our anonymous survey. 🩵

Feedback from the survey will help Prostate Scotland develop its services and make policy and service recommendations to Scottish Government and NHS.

Find out more about the project 👉 https://www.prostatescotland.org.uk/research
Answer the survey 👉 https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/2PDKWCR or scan the QR code on the poster below.