Worcestershire Insights – Isolation and loneliness – Page 6

Isolation and loneliness

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

11 December 2023

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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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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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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Help protect your future health by using a resistance band

23 June 2023

Are you one of the thousands of people regularly using a resistance band? Do you wonder if it’s making a difference? You can now track your progress using our new online assessment. The Resistance Band Self-assessment is now live on the Worcestershire County Council website. It’s easy to follow and helps you track your progress … Continue reading “Help protect your future health by using a resistance band”

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Baton of Hope is coming to town… virtually!

Over the next few weeks, a Baton of Hope is touring UK towns and cities. The Baton of Hope is the biggest suicide awareness and prevention initiative the UK has ever seen. It’s designed to help people open up necessary conversations and prompt appropriate actions. Everyone is invited to become a virtual baton bearer and … Continue reading “Baton of Hope is coming to town… virtually!”

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Loneliness is everyone’s business

06 June 2023

Recent results have revealed that Worcestershire has the second lowest rate of loneliness in England. According to the Active Lives Survey from Sport England, just 4.7% of people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire report being lonely “often or always”, in comparison to a national average of 6.8%. Lonely is a word that few people use about … Continue reading “Loneliness is everyone’s business”

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Saving Lives with an ‘Orange Button’

01 June 2023

The orange button is a small orange pin worn on an office lanyard or clothing but it can be a powerful lifesaver. Katrina Kerr found this out when she supported a work colleague who was having suicidal thoughts. Kat, as she prefers to be called, is an Operations Director for a Manufacturing company in Malvern. … Continue reading “Saving Lives with an ‘Orange Button’”

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Make friends and get active on a Health Walk

17 May 2023

May is National Walking Month and a great time to get out and get walking. An easy way to start walking for fun, improve your health and meet new people is to join a Worcestershire Health Walk. Everyone is welcome to join a Health Walk. They are free and all the walks are planned over … Continue reading “Make friends and get active on a Health Walk”