Women on Wheels (WOW), a women’s cycling club, has recently been awarded a Public Health Community Grant to help expand its reach and impact. With around 100 members, from 20 years old to 73, WOW is dedicated to encouraging even more women to enjoy cycling in a safe, supportive, and social environment. The grant has … Continue reading “Women’s cycle club pedals positivity!”
One hundred trauma kits are now in community spaces across the county thanks to funding from the Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team. This initiative began in November 2024 as part of actions to support the introduction of the Protection of Premises Bill and is designed to ensure that communities are prepared for emergency situations. … Continue reading “100 trauma kits now in place”
Worcester BID is thrilled to announce that its Worcester Safe Space initiative has won the national award for ‘Best Social and Community Contribution Scheme’ at the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) Awards, held last night in Bradford. The award recognises the strength of Worcester’s citywide partnership and celebrates the Worcester Safe Space initiative … Continue reading “A celebration of partnership: Worcester Safe Space wins national award”
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”
The Safe Space van in Worcester City is marking its first anniversary with a significant funding boost from the Safer Worcestershire Partnership. This initiative, launched by Worcester Bid on 15 December 2023, has been key in keeping citygoers safe during nights out, supporting thousands of people in vulnerable situations over the past year. It is … Continue reading “Safe Space van celebrates one year in Worcester with funding boost”
Worcestershire is a mostly well-off county, but there are big health gaps in its poorer areas. Life expectancy is lower there, and there are over 2,000 opiate and crack users. Only about half of the drug users get help from community treatment services. Dr. Lisa McNally, Worcestershire’s Director of Public Health, says it’s crucial to … Continue reading “Helping Each Other Overcome Addiction”
Worcestershire libraries are getting prepared for emergencies this ‘Save a Life September’. Life-saving trauma kits have been installed in libraries across Worcestershire for use in emergencies. The kits are designed to help people stop the casualty bleeding before paramedics arrive. The packs, which include trauma dressings, chest seals and tourniquets, are designed for public use. … Continue reading “Worcestershire Libraries Promote Health Preparedness”
Last month brought sunshine, smiles and delicious dishes at Winyates Craft Centre’s Multicultural Community Food and Arts Festival. From Malaysian noodles to Jamaican dumplings, there were plenty of foods to tickle the taste buds! Redditch Loves and Inspire came together, with support from Worcestershire County Council Public Health and the Holiday Activities and Food programme, … Continue reading “Winyates Multicultural Festival Brings Community Together”
Worcestershire County Council Trading Standards Officers are working with several local restaurants after banned food colour was found in curries during recent food sampling. The survey conducted at restaurants and takeaways revealed that out of 15 curry meals sampled, 9 failed to comply with legal standards. Eight meals contained a banned colour and one meal … Continue reading “Protecting consumers from banned food colouring”
A new programme encouraging adults to be more active and connect with others in their community has launched in recent weeks. Healthy Worcestershire sessions have begun at venues in Evesham, Upton-Upon-Severn, Blackwell in Bromsgrove, Abberley in Redditch and Perdiswell in Worcester, marking the first of many free groups being set up for residents. The groups … Continue reading “New Healthy Worcestershire sessions launch across the County”
