A warm and welcoming space for women affected by breast cancer is now reaching more communities across Worcestershire, thanks to support from a Worcestershire County Council Public Health Grant. Councillor Dr. Satinder Bell, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Health and Wellbeing at Worcestershire County Council, joined a recent Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer coffee morning to … Continue reading “Breast cancer coffee mornings are a lifeline”
The Over/Nearly 60s Social Group in St. John’s in Worcester is having a huge impact on its members. The group is run by its members and caters to adults (nearly and) over the age of 60 in Worcester and surrounding areas, providing opportunities to engage in meaningful activities, meet new people and increase social connections. … Continue reading “Keeping over 60s healthy and connected”
Redditch Community Shed has expanded their opening hours to enable more residents to take part in practical activities, learn new skills, and meet new people. Thanks to funding from a Public Health Stay Connected Grant, the Shed has been able to increase its opening days from two to three per week, helping even more individuals … Continue reading “Redditch Shed expands community connections”
St. George’s C of E First School pupils are benefitting from a dedicated sensory space, designed to help children who find mainstream school environments challenging. The newly developed sensory room, funded through a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant, provides a calming, supportive space where students can feel safe and engaged. Research shows that sensory … Continue reading “Sensory Space helps children flourish”
Cranstoun has been supporting those wanting to make a change to their drug and alcohol use in the county since 2015 with tremendous results; supporting thousands of people to transform their lives and get back on track. Results that Volunteer Co-ordinator and Service User Involvement Lead, Alex Fotheringham, says is hugely influenced by the service’s … Continue reading “Cranstoun is looking for volunteers!”
A new Tai Chi class in Gheluvelt Park in Worcester is improving mobility, balance and reducing the risk of falls for its participants. Wild Chi Cic is a gentle and inclusive class, run by Charlotte Burbidge, that focuses on using the principles of tai chi to improve balance, mood and social connections – all whilst … Continue reading “Tai Chi in the park is boosting mobility and balance!”
New neighbourhood community projects place wellbeing and community connection at the heart of learning. The new projects, based at St. Wulstan’s Church in Warndon, Worcester, and The REDI Centre in Redditch Town Centre, will offer local people the opportunity to design and deliver projects that bring real benefits to their neighbourhoods, while building confidence, skills, … Continue reading “Neighbourhood projects boost connection!”
Public Health in Worcestershire is supporting the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which is inviting people to unleash their creativity and help transform hospital and healthcare spaces! This heartfelt initiative aims to enhance the wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors by filling NHS spaces with artwork that celebrates the beauty of the … Continue reading “A creative call to brighten NHS spaces”
This week is Creativity and Wellbeing Week, and we’re taking the chance to share real stories from our community partners. These are stories of people who have found connection, healing, and joy through creativity. A recent project in Redditch called ‘Planting Healthy Minds’ shows just how powerful artistic collaboration can be in opening up discussions … Continue reading “Planting healthy minds in Redditch”
This week is Creativity and Wellbeing Week, a time to celebrate the power of creativity in bringing people together, lifting spirits, and making a real difference in our communities. In Woodrow, a small neighbourhood in Redditch, creativity has done just that. Severn Arts, in partnership with Reimagine Redditch, recently completed a public art project that … Continue reading “Love Woodrow”
