Worcestershire Insights – Featured News – Page 25

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Community Seated Exercise Classes, helping improve residents physical and mental health in Wyre Forest

11 December 2023

The St Peter’s Exercise Group is helping local residents have fun, get fit and connect with neighbours their local area. Having identified a need in the area for social and exercise clubs and their previous venue closed for refurbishment, exercise instructor Elaine was struggling to find a suitable venue. Elaine was introduced to her namesake … Continue reading “Community Seated Exercise Classes, helping improve residents physical and mental health in Wyre Forest”

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Ruby Tuesday Letter Writing Group, helping connect neighbours and improve mental wellbeing in Cutnall Green

The Ruby Tuesday group is helping to connect people, the old fashioned way! There’s nothing like the excitement of receiving a personalised handwritten letter, especially when you need it most. The Ruby Tuesday group connects residents of all ages to come together at their local café and write letters to those experiencing challenging life situations. … Continue reading “Ruby Tuesday Letter Writing Group, helping connect neighbours and improve mental wellbeing in Cutnall Green”

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Annual update on the state of health and wellbeing in Worcestershire available now

07 December 2023

This year’s update of the latest health and wellbeing data for Worcestershire has been published as a user-friendly presentation on Worcestershire County Council’s website. The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) is produced every year and provides a picture of the current and future health and social care needs in the county. This information is used … Continue reading “Annual update on the state of health and wellbeing in Worcestershire available now”

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New Stay Connected Community Grant fund launched to connect communities

29 November 2023

As part of the Healthy Worcestershire Programme, a new £50,000 funding package has been launched to empower local organisations to help tackle loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness and social isolation are big concerns. Research shows that loneliness and isolation is more than just a feeling, it affects all aspects of your health and can even … Continue reading “New Stay Connected Community Grant fund launched to connect communities”

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Orange Button Community Gathering

The Orange Button Community Scheme is a suicide prevention initiative that was launched in September 2022 by Worcestershire County Council Public Health. Last week, 22 November, it saw its first face to face event at Warndon Hub in Worcester for Orange Button wearers across Worcestershire. By wearing an Orange Button, people with the right skills … Continue reading “Orange Button Community Gathering”

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Health & Wellbeing Board welcomes Worcestershire Parents & Carers Community, 14 November

27 November 2023

Chairman and County Councillor Karen May was pleased to welcome Anne Duddington and Audrey De Garis from Worcestershire Parent and Carers Community (WPCC) at the November Health and Wellbeing Board (14 November). The charity which supports over 300 families who have children with disabilities or additional needs across the county was invited to share their … Continue reading “Health & Wellbeing Board welcomes Worcestershire Parents & Carers Community, 14 November”

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New Worcester Junior Parkrun

25 November 2023

Partners have worked together to bring a new event to the local county parkrun calendar. The new parkrun event, in Diglis, takes place every Sunday from 9am, starting from Diglis Fields, Diglis Lane, Worcester, WR5 3FB. Local volunteers have been at the heart of making the project happen, with the County Council working alongside them … Continue reading “New Worcester Junior Parkrun”

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Healthy Worcestershire gets the green light

20 November 2023

Healthy Worcestershire gets the green light from Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet A new service to help adults stay healthy and socially connected is set to become a reality. The recommendation to procure a new service that will support people to improve strength and balance, promote healthy lifestyles and help people stay socially connected and, safe … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire gets the green light”

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County Councillors attend suicide prevention training

13 November 2023

Worcestershire County Councillors undertook suicide prevention training this November, enabling them to join Worcestershire’s Orange Button Community Scheme. The Orange Button Community Scheme is a suicide prevention initiative launched in September 2022 by Worcestershire County Council public health. By wearing an Orange Button, people with the right skills and knowledge can choose to make themselves … Continue reading “County Councillors attend suicide prevention training”

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Celebrating the West Midlands’ progress towards eliminating cervical cancer

12 November 2023

Public Health Worcestershire have recently collaborated with the global pharmaceutical company MSD to celebrate its progress towards eliminating cervical cancer – which has led to an estimated 850 cervical cancer deaths each year – more than two women every day in England. Virtually every case of cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). This … Continue reading “Celebrating the West Midlands’ progress towards eliminating cervical cancer”