Worcestershire Insights – Healthy Adults

Healthy Adults

Great Bangla Heritage Bazar celebrates culture, community and better health

22 July 2026

More than 250 people from across Redditch came together on Saturday 4 July 2026 to celebrate the Great Bangla Heritage Bazar. The event was funded through a Worcestershire County Council community wellbeing grant and delivered in partnership with Redditch Library. The grant supports community-led projects that improve health, reduce inequalities and strengthen community connections, enabling … Continue reading “Great Bangla Heritage Bazar celebrates culture, community and better health”

Healthy Adults

Finding Confidence on the Water

20 July 2026

For many people, trying a new sport as an adult can feel daunting. Since the pandemic, Worcester Canoe Club has seen growing interest from young learners and adult beginners looking for new ways to be active, improve their wellbeing and connect with others in their community. As a volunteer-run, not-for-profit club, it wanted to ensure … Continue reading “Finding Confidence on the Water”

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Creating Space to Thrive at Fairfield

17 July 2026

For many young people attending Fairfield Adult Learning in Worcester, education has not always been straightforward. Learners aged 16 to 19 often arrive having experienced challenges with mental health, additional needs, low confidence, anxiety, or previous disengagement from education. Traditional learning environments can sometimes feel overwhelming, creating barriers to participation, concentration and wellbeing. Recognising this … Continue reading “Creating Space to Thrive at Fairfield”

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Stronger for Longer: helping residents stay active, independent and connected

16 July 2026

A new video is shining a spotlight on Stronger for Longer, an innovative partnership programme helping older adults in Worcestershire improve their strength, balance, confidence and independence. Developed by Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Worcestershire County Council Public Health and local Primary Care Networks, the programme supports people aged 65+ who may be living with frailty … Continue reading “Stronger for Longer: helping residents stay active, independent and connected”

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Where Everyone Finds Their Place: Sunday KickAbout

14 July 2026

Many disabled adults and people living with mental health conditions face significant barriers to taking part in physical activity. For some, mainstream sports sessions can feel too competitive, too fast-paced, or simply not designed with their needs in mind. Others experience anxiety, isolation, low confidence, or previous negative experiences that make it difficult to get … Continue reading “Where Everyone Finds Their Place: Sunday KickAbout”

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Keeping people safe during the hot weather

08 July 2026

During the recent heatwaves, Worcestershire County council public health collaborated with Water Rescue charities to keep people safe. Alongside producing comprehensive public messaging on the dangers of open water swimming and cold-water shock, the council worked with the Severn Area Rescue Association and South Worcestershire Flood Rescue to conduct water patrols in key areas. These … Continue reading “Keeping people safe during the hot weather”

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School chefs embark on mission to boost children’s health

30 June 2026

Last week (June 25) school chefs from 12 schools across the county celebrated graduating from a course delivered by charity, Chefs in Schools, highlighting the vital role school food plays in children’s health, learning and long-term wellbeing. Good nutrition in childhood is fundamental, supporting concentration, attainment and healthy growth, while helping to establish lifelong eating … Continue reading “School chefs embark on mission to boost children’s health”

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Loneliness Awareness Week: New benches helping Westlands residents stay active and connected

08 June 2026

Residents on the Westlands estate are feeling the benefits of a new community project that has seen 6 benches installed across the neighbourhood, helping people stay active, connected and spending time outdoors. The idea came from Tony and Lynn Libetta, a married couple, and long‑standing members of the Westlands Resident’s Association. They noticed how difficult … Continue reading “Loneliness Awareness Week: New benches helping Westlands residents stay active and connected”

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Public Health celebrates Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month in June 2026

21 May 2026

Join Worcestershire Gypsy, Roma and Traveller (GRT) Partner Network in celebrating this June! The theme is… ‘Onwards with Hope’. What does hope mean to you? What are you hopeful about for the future? The national charity Friends, Families & Travellers (FFT) have set the theme and you’ll find some national resources here: Gypsy, Roma and … Continue reading “Public Health celebrates Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month in June 2026”

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Dementia support group in Bewdley goes from strength to strength

18 May 2026

When dementia begins to affect daily life, those living with the condition and the people caring for them, can quickly find themselves feeling isolated, overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. In Bewdley, a local support group is helping to change that. With support from a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant, Bewdley Dementia Support Group … Continue reading “Dementia support group in Bewdley goes from strength to strength”