Mental Health Motorbike (MHMB) Advocates for the mental health benefits of motorcycling at historic Men’s Health Strategy unveiling with Prime Minister and Health Secretary

10 DOWNING STREET, LONDON, UK – November 20, 2025 Mental Health Motorbike (MHMB) is the country’s first dedicated national free mental health support service for the motorcycling community. They are proud to announce their participation in the official unveiling of the government’s first-ever national Men’s Health Strategy.

Founder Paul Oxborough and MP Natalie Fleet (Bolsover) met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting at 10 Downing Street on November 19, 2025, to discuss the critical role MHMB plays in addressing mental health challenges within the UK’s 1.5+ million strong motorcycling community.

Key Meeting Highlights and Community Impact

The meeting provided a significant platform for MHMB to showcase its unique, community-based approach. The charity trains volunteers in Mental Health First Aid (1,100 people trained since 2020) and empowers them to deliver vital peer-to-peer online support. This life-saving work is also delivered through a robust in-person presence, with the charity attending over 400 face-to-face motorbike events this year.
Mr. Oxborough and MP Fleet were able to share detailed accounts of the charity’s operations, sparking keen interest from both the Prime Minister and the Health Secretary, who asked a number of pertinent questions about its vital work.

Paul Oxborough, Founder and Charity Trustee of Mental Health Motorbike, stated: “What a privilege it was to meet Sir Keir and the Secretary of State for Health and to be part of such a historic unveiling of a new much needed Health strategy for men. To meet the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Health directly means a huge amount, as it validates the essential work our 100+ volunteers are doing every day across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. To be able to pass on written information about our services, ensuring the unique mental health needs of the motorcycling community are formally acknowledged at the highest level, was very important in help us break the stigma around talking about poor mental health.”

Secretary of State, Wes Streeting expressed a personal connection, noting that motorbikes were close to his heart due to family involvement, reinforcing the relevance of MHMB’s mission.

Acknowledgment in Parliament

The significance of the charity’s work will be further highlighted on, Thursday, November 20th, when MP Natalie Fleet will reference Mental Health Motorbike during a parliamentary session on the new Men’s Health Strategy.

MHMB’s involvement underscores the importance of community-specific, grassroots organisations in successfully implementing national health strategies and reaching demographics who may traditionally struggle to engage with mainstream services.

Mr. Oxborough added that while the motorbike community is largely made up of men, it is a growing and diverse community that includes female bikers, young riders, those from different cultural backgrounds, and many from the LGBTQ+ community. “Our Charity is working with all of this cross-section of Community daily in a very dynamic way,” he noted.

About Mental Health Motorbike

Mental Health Motorbike (MHMB) is a UK-registered charity providing essential mental health support and signposting services tailored specifically for the motorcycling community. MHMB uses the shared passion for motorcycling to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and encourage open conversations about mental health.

Our streamline: When life gets tough we listen, we support, we ride.

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Editor Notes:
Mental Health Motorbike is an unfunded free mental health service and all operating costs come from donations from individuals, clubs and industry organisations. A special thanks go to the MCIA (Motorcycle Industry Association) and a number of other key stakeholders who enable the work of the charity to continue.