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Community Stories 2025 | Inclusive cycling at Evesham Velodrome

21 October 2025

Thanks to a Public Health Community Grant, adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) are now enjoying weekly cycling sessions at Evesham Velo; an experience that’s improving physical health, boosting confidence, and creating lasting connections. The initiative was led by the Myriad Centre, a specialist day service in Worcester that supports adults with complex … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Inclusive cycling at Evesham Velodrome”

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Community Stories 2025 | H.E.L.P Hub brings hope

26 September 2025

A Kidderminster-based charity is making a powerful impact in the Wyre Forest community by offering life-changing support to people facing homelessness and hardship. H.E.L.P has been a long trusted presence in the community, supporting rough sleepers and those who are vulnerably housed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity provided daily food and emergency outreach to … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | H.E.L.P Hub brings hope”

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Healthy Cooking Initiative Thrives in Stourport

25 September 2025

In Stourport, there is a growing need for accessible cooking skills and healthy eating habits. Stepping in to address this issue, Food Share Wyre Forest and Community Cafe, based at the Walshes Community Centre, have launched an inspiring initiative. Enabled by a Community Wellbeing Grant from Worcestershire County Council Public Health, they have been able … Continue reading “Healthy Cooking Initiative Thrives in Stourport”

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Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Sport

17 September 2025

Across Worcestershire, there’s a growing need for opportunities that help people stay socially and physically active—especially those who face barriers to participation due to age, ability, or isolation. Communities are seeking ways to come together, move more, and support one another in leading healthier, happier lives. A local Worcester organisation, Freedom Activities CIC, dedicated to … Continue reading “Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Sport”

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Nordic Walking Transforms Community Wellbeing

20 August 2025

Nordic Walking Initiative Boosts Health and Wellbeing in Kidderminster A new community-led Nordic walking project is helping older adults and vulnerable residents in Kidderminster improve mobility, reduce isolation, and enhance overall wellbeing. Thanks to a community wellbeing grant from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team, local charity Simply Limitless has turned a powerful idea into … Continue reading “Nordic Walking Transforms Community Wellbeing”

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A year of woodland writing

14 August 2025

Worcestershire residents have been enjoying monthly nature connection and therapeutic writing sessions in an urban woodland in Worcester. In a partnership between The Bramblewood Project CIC, and The Word Association CIC, these sessions follow the cycle of the seasons at the Bramblewood site. In the morning sessions, led by forest education expert, Jon Cree, the … Continue reading “A year of woodland writing”

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Healthy Worcestershire: Staying active, connected and well

05 August 2025

Worcestershire’s ageing population is growing and so is the need to help older adults stay physically active, socially engaged and healthy. That’s where Healthy Worcestershire comes in. Our free community-based programme is making a real difference! Every week, hundreds of older residents take part in friendly, local sessions designed to boost physical health, reduce isolation, … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire: Staying active, connected and well”

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Snoezelen sessions support active living

17 July 2025

Worcester Snoezelen is helping people with disabilities get moving and feel better, physically and mentally, through dance! A Public Health Grant is supporting the introduction of dance and movement sessions as part of the charity’s established ‘Activity Wednesday’ programme. These weekly sessions will run for 50 weeks a year and welcome around 25 participants each … Continue reading “Snoezelen sessions support active living”

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New service for lesbian mothers

Worcestershire charity, Becoming Families, is expanding its support services to be even more inclusive thanks to a Public Health grant from Worcestershire County Council. Focused on boosting wellbeing in the vital days from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, the grant funding is enabling the charity to respond directly to gaps identified within the community. … Continue reading “New service for lesbian mothers”

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Public Health wins LGC Award

02 July 2025

Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team is celebrating a major achievement after the ‘We Are Westlands’ project won its category at the prestigious local government awards. The team was announced as the winner at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in June 2025. Worcestershire’s entry, the groundbreaking We Are Westlands project, was delivered in Droitwich … Continue reading “Public Health wins LGC Award”