At Karndean Designflooring, based in Evesham, the organisation identified a need to strengthen mental health support across its workforce. Employee feedback, internal discussions, absence trends and engagement with employees and managers highlighted the importance of creating a culture where people feel more comfortable talking about mental health and know where to turn when they need … Continue reading “Building Confidence to Talk”
For Danton HR Ltd, a HR consultancy based in Bromsgrove, the starting point was a challenge familiar to many office-based workplaces: too much of the working day was being spent sitting at a desk. The team spends significant periods in virtual meetings, producing reports and managing client casework, and through staff feedback, team discussions and … Continue reading “Moving more, feeling better”
When Buffets Our Business in Worcester recognised that many of its employees were experiencing menopause-related symptoms, the team wanted to do something practical to help. With most of its female workforce at this stage of life, the business saw an opportunity to help colleagues better understand their health, feel supported at work and make positive … Continue reading “Making Menopause Wellbeing Matter”
For the team at Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust in Wychavon, supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer is rewarding but emotionally demanding work. Employees regularly help families through diagnosis, treatment and bereavement, often dealing with challenging and traumatic situations. Conversations with staff highlighted a need for greater support to protect employee wellbeing and … Continue reading “Supporting Employees Facing Emotional Demands”
For the children and young people who take part in sessions at Kyre Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), time spent in the saddle can mean much more than learning to ride. The specialised sessions build confidence, develop independence, improve balance and coordination, and create opportunities to try something new in a supportive environment. … Continue reading “Young riders grow in confidence thanks to therapeutic riding”
Kidderminster residents now have a new place to access support, build connections, and improve their wellbeing following the launch of The NEST Community Wellbeing Hub. The official launch brought ogether community organisations, partners, volunteers and local residents to celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the town. Based on Worcester Street and delivered … Continue reading “New community wellbeing hub officially opens its doors in Kidderminster”
A Worcestershire County Council Public Health Community Wellbeing Grant has helped Beyond the Hoard CIC strengthen its volunteer programme, enabling more people affected by hoarding behaviours to access support, build connections and improve their wellbeing. Beyond the Hoard CIC was established to support people living with hoarding behaviours and hoarding disorder, providing free-to-access services and … Continue reading “Growing Hope Through Volunteering”
Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) have upgraded their medical equipment and expanded their volunteer base, thanks to funding provided by Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Community Grant programme. The funding has enabled the search and rescue team to purchase new medical kits, upgrade existing equipment at Kidderminster Fire Station, recruit additional volunteers, and provide further … Continue reading “Supporting Volunteers, Strengthening Communities”
For many women who have experienced domestic abuse, taking part in physical activity is about much more than exercise. A loss of confidence, feelings of isolation and anxiety about entering public spaces can all become barriers to improving health and wellbeing. Recognising this need, Lift the Weight has been developed in Redditch to provide a … Continue reading “The Power of a Safe Space”
Residents in Redditch have been enthusiastically embracing the benefits of Tai Chi through a free outdoor programme delivered in partnership with Redditch Borough Council. The popular sessions have shown how simple, accessible activities in local parks can help people become more active, improve wellbeing and build stronger community connections. Particularly for those who may be … Continue reading “Finding Balance in Redditch Park”
