Helping Callum take his first steps into employment Having a disability shouldn’t stand in the way of finding meaningful work, and Worcestershire County Council’s Supported Employment Service is helping to make sure it doesn’t. The service supports people who are neurodiverse, have a Learning Disability, or live with a long‑term health condition. By focusing on … Continue reading “Helping Callum take his first steps into employment”
Connection and community for all ages at Stourport Civic Centre Stourport Civic Centre has long been a place where people come together to feel part of something bigger. It’s a space rooted in community spirit where creativity, friendship and support are always within reach. Volunteers are at the heart of this. They greet visitors, offer … Continue reading “Connection and community at Stourport Civic”
Sole mates – Walking group for men and dads Paul Hall from Redditch is bringing men together, one step at a time, through a new male walking group designed to bring connection, wellbeing and conversation. Paul is a foster carer with Worcestershire Fostering and has also launched Sole Mates, a monthly walking group for all … Continue reading “Walking group for men and dads”
New emergency vehicle will double life saving capacity A new emergency response vehicle funded through a Public Health Community Grant has been officially unveiled at Bromsgrove Ambulance Hub. The vehicle will support the North East Worcestershire First Responders (NEWFR), a volunteer led charity whose trained responders attend 999 calls on behalf of West Midlands Ambulance … Continue reading “New emergency vehicle will double life saving capacity”
Lifesaving equipment installed in community centre Heaven On Severn, a Bewdley‑based charity, has strengthened local emergency preparedness with the installation of a trauma kit and defibrillator at Wribbenhall Community Centre. Trustee Janet Higginbotham says the equipment, funded by a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant, has already shown its value. The defibrillator was installed on … Continue reading “Lifesaving equipment installed in community centre”
Happy Time, run by passionate home cook Erina, is a relaxed community cooking programme that brings people together over delicious food, exciting conversation and shared learning. Running every Friday morning from 9:30am to 2pm at the Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Centre in Worcester, the sessions offer a welcoming space where anyone can come along, cook … Continue reading “Cooking club connects cultures”
A groundbreaking initiative called Digital SafeSteps that was launched in November has already begun breaking down barriers for residents who find online forms daunting. The project’s secret is a unique “sandbox” environment where people can safely practice filling in digital forms, free from the fear of making mistakes. For many, the anxiety of using online … Continue reading “Digital SafeSteps – Empowering Residents, One Click at a Time”
Women on Wheels (WOW), a women’s cycling club, has recently been awarded a Public Health Community Grant to help expand its reach and impact. With around 100 members, from 20 years old to 73, WOW is dedicated to encouraging even more women to enjoy cycling in a safe, supportive, and social environment. The grant has … Continue reading “Women’s cycle club pedals positivity!”
An empty building in one of Kidderminster’s old carpet factories will soon become the new home of a much-loved local charity, Simply Limitless. A Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant is supporting Simply Limitless to refurbish the building and transform it into a community space offering vital health and wellbeing services for residents. Simply Limitless … Continue reading “New building opens up limitless opportunities for charity”
One hundred trauma kits are now in community spaces across the county thanks to funding from the Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team. This initiative began in November 2024 as part of actions to support the introduction of the Protection of Premises Bill and is designed to ensure that communities are prepared for emergency situations. … Continue reading “100 trauma kits now in place”
