Mobilise Arts have created BREATHE a free Digital Theatre Zine for schools and young people aged 11-16 years for World Mental Health Day on Tuesday 10 October 2023 Digital Theatre Zine is a hybrid digital form of visual arts and performance and an innovative way to connect with young people. BREATHE is a ten-minute video … Continue reading “Mobilise Arts invite young people to BREATHE this World Mental Health day”
In September 2022, Worcestershire’s Health and Wellbeing Board launched its Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2032, Being Well in Worcestershire. The Strategy sets out a vision and key priorities for our partnership work to help improve the health and wellbeing of our population and reduce inequalities over the next 10 years. We have made … Continue reading “Being Well in Worcestershire, the story so far….”
An Evesham shopkeeper has pleaded guilty to selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco. This follows multiple raids by Worcestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Officers, assisted by Officers from West Mercia Police. Jamal Saeed, 51, of Alder Grove, Evesham, admitted possessing and allowing the sale of counterfeit and illegal cigarettes and tobacco from the Super Mini Market … Continue reading “No smoke without fire as illegal tobacco seller gets fingers burnt for criminal activities”
Schools out and summer holidays are here. It’s a time to unwind and have some fun, but it’s all too easy for some unhealthy habits to creep in to the daily routine. Help your family stay healthy this summer with a brand-new guide for parents and carers. “Happy Healthy Holidays for Teenagers” is a guide … Continue reading “Summer holiday health tips every parent needs to help teenagers stay well”
A new Worcestershire County Council webpage has been created to share information on providing CPR in an emergency situation and how to access defibrillators across the county. What is CPR? CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It combines chest compressions and rescue breaths to give a person the best chance of survival following a cardiac arrest. … Continue reading “Access to CPR and Defibrillators”
Our health champions are people who, either out of personal interest or as part their role, volunteer to help share information about local health information to help improve the health and wellbeing of their communities. What does a Worcestershire Health Champion do? Our health champions work closely with the public health team to share information … Continue reading “Worcestershire Health Champions”
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”
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!”
Councils across Worcestershire are asking people to take action and leave their car at home on Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day, the UK’s largest campaign on air pollution, is happening on Thursday 15 June 2023. Residents are being encouraged to consider walking, cycling, wheeling or using public transport instead for journeys, including to and … Continue reading “Clean Air Day”
Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team is reminding residents to stay well this Open Farm Sunday (June 11) Many families may choose to mark the day by heading off to one of Worcestershire’s petting farms and zoos. It’s a great way to connect with nature and the outdoors, but it is important to remember there … Continue reading “Stay well this Open Farm Sunday”
