Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery open their new adventure playground and trim trail to help keep pupils active. Adventure fitness play areas and trim trails are a great way to get children moving, to help develop balance, hand-eye coordination, and physical strength. This new play area at Himbleton CoE Primary School and Nursery will be … Continue reading “New Trim Trail get kids active at Himbleton School”
Directors of Public Health have a statutory requirement to write an independent annual report on the health of their population and the Local Authority is required to publish it. This year’s Director of Public Health annual report continues from last year in celebrating the power of community for good health and wellbeing, and shares stories … Continue reading “Director of Public Health Annual Report: A Community-led Approach is published”
We were delighted to visit one of the Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest Move More sessions this week. These fun and impactful seated exercise classes are bringing major health and social benefits to all those who attend. Move More not only empowers and supports older adults to keep physically active and stay independent … Continue reading “Fitness, fun & connection at Move More!”
The Safer Worcestershire Partnership, including Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team and Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, is successfully addressing drug addiction in Worcestershire with impressive results. Utilising funding from both the PCC and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), the partnership supports drug and alcohol treatment provider, Cranstoun. During a recent … Continue reading “Partners come together to tackle drug-related harm in Worcestershire”
Children at Noah’s Ark Nursery in Redditch are loving their new ‘music and move’ sessions thanks to a wellbeing grant from the Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The funding has allowed the nursery to invest in a qualified music teacher to run weekly sessions and also provide … Continue reading “Music and move class shakes things up!”
Fishing is proving to be a fantastic way to get young people outdoors, away from screens, and immersed in nature! Worcester Warriors Foundation is using fishing with young people to support with life skills such as patience, focus, and resilience. Beyond the excitement of catching fish, this offers a peaceful escape and a chance to … Continue reading “Fishing Boosts Youth Wellbeing”
We were delighted to go and visit a brand new bikeability session in action at Bayton CofE Primary School this week. This is the result of a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant enabling the school to purchase new balance bikes for the children. Laura Paske, head teacher at Bayton CofE Primary School, noticed an … Continue reading “Balance Bikes Boost Kids’ Confidence”
Chadsgrove School is a special school situated in Catshill, north Bromsgrove which caters for pupils aged 2–19 years whose special educational needs arise from their physical disability or a complex health need. The school recently applied for a grant from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team to support with after school and holiday wellbeing clubs and play schemes. The … Continue reading “Wellbeing Project will have lasting impact on students”
Our Asset Based Community Development work with the Westlands housing estate has been shortlisted for the LGC Public Health Award. It all started with a film made with local residents called “We Are Westlands!” (see link below). From there we devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies (such as the school … Continue reading “Westlands Project Shortlisted for Award”
In Worcestershire, a local boxing club has been making a significant impact on the lives of young people, thanks to the support of Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health funding. The club’s programs have helped individuals turn their lives around and achieve remarkable outcomes. Pete Martin, owner of Redditch Self Defence Association, is working with young … Continue reading “Knockout success: Transforming young people’s lives”
