Worcestershire Insights – Healthy Adults – Page 17

Healthy Adults

No smoke without fire as illegal tobacco seller gets fingers burnt for criminal activities

20 September 2023

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”

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Summer holiday health tips every parent needs to help teenagers stay well

22 August 2023

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”

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Access to CPR and Defibrillators

27 July 2023

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”

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Worcestershire Health Champions

03 July 2023

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”

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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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Clean Air Day

09 June 2023

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”

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Stay well this Open Farm Sunday

08 June 2023

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”

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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’”