St Paul’s Hostel is working with local NHS to provide Health Checks to people who experience homelessness. The evidence is clear: People who have or are experiencing homelessness are more likely to have poor physical and mental health than the general population. This includes both poor mental as well as physical health and both can … Continue reading “Health Checks for people experiencing homelessness”
Worcestershire Health Walks is nearing 2,000 registered walkers across the County, with walkers having the choice of over 200 walks a month to join! New walks started in 2023 in Upton on Severn, Malvern, and Droitwich – with more planned to commence throughout 2024. A health walk is a short walk undertaken on a regular … Continue reading “Worcestershire Health Walks growing in numbers”
The Public Health team at Worcestershire County Council, are delighted to announce they have won the 2023 Market Research Society (MRS) Award for Healthcare Research. The research was undertaken together with specialists Thinks Insight & Strategy, and aimed to find out what impact COVID-19 had on our Health and Social Care workforce and to help … Continue reading “Healthcare Research Win for Public Health in Worcestershire at the MRS Awards”
Public Health has worked together with partners from Maternity services to launch a maternal healthy lifestyle pilot – Blooming Healthy. The service is offered to those who have a BMI of 30 or over in early pregnancy and would like support to make healthier lifestyle choices. Studies have shown how excess weight surrounding pregnancy and … Continue reading “Blooming Healthy, supporting a healthy lifestyle through pregnancy”
The St Peter’s Exercise Group is helping local residents have fun, get fit and connect with neighbours their local area. Having identified a need in the area for social and exercise clubs and their previous venue closed for refurbishment, exercise instructor Elaine was struggling to find a suitable venue. Elaine was introduced to her namesake … Continue reading “Community Seated Exercise Classes, helping improve residents physical and mental health in Wyre Forest”
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”
This year’s update of the latest health and wellbeing data for Worcestershire has been published as a user-friendly presentation on Worcestershire County Council’s website. The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) is produced every year and provides a picture of the current and future health and social care needs in the county. This information is used … Continue reading “Annual update on the state of health and wellbeing in Worcestershire available now”
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”
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”
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”
