Children with disabilities and complex additional needs can face barriers to the activities many families take for granted. For some, specialist medical or behavioural needs mean that even suitable clubs cannot safely accommodate them without additional staff skills and support. Malvern Special Families provides out-of-school clubs, holiday activities and youth groups designed to reduce that … Continue reading “Opening Doors for Every Child”
For some families and residents in Winyates, getting the right support at the right time has not always been easy. Challenges including financial pressures, isolation and mental wellbeing can affect everyday life, while having to travel outside the local area to access services can create an additional barrier. This highlighted an opportunity to bring more … Continue reading “Within REACH: Wellbeing Close to Home”
Students at Kidderminster College have been celebrating culture, community and wellbeing through a creative programme designed to build confidence, resilience and a stronger sense of belonging. Supported by a Community Wellbeing Grant from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team, the Honouring Our Communities initiative used Black History Month as a platform to help young people … Continue reading “Students build confidence and belonging through Honouring Our Communities Project”
Individuals and organisations from across Worcestershire have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to improving health, wellbeing and reducing inequalities at our inaugural Worcestershire Public Health Awards. Held by our Public Health Team the awards recognise those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving the lives of others. From supporting young people and families to … Continue reading “Worcestershire honours our community champions at first ever Public Health Awards”
For the children and young people who take part in sessions at Kyre Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), time spent in the saddle can mean much more than learning to ride. The specialised sessions build confidence, develop independence, improve balance and coordination, and create opportunities to try something new in a supportive environment. … Continue reading “Young riders grow in confidence thanks to therapeutic riding”
For some young people, turning 18 can feel like stepping off a cliff edge. After years of support, friendships and routine activities, many are suddenly expected to move on, despite still needing connection, guidance and a place where they feel they belong. The Hub in Bromsgrove identified that many young people were not ready to … Continue reading “The Hub in Bromsgrove: Where everyone finds a place to belong”
Young people in Woodrow are continuing to benefit from a community project that has grown from a summer arts and crafts programme into a regular youth club, helping local children and young people stay active, connected and supported. Delivered by MEI Youth Services CIC, and supported by Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Community Grants programme, … Continue reading “Redditch project grows from summer activities into thriving youth club”
When families attending ARCH activities in Redditch spoke to staff about the challenges facing local children and young people, they highlighted a need for more positive, structured activities that would build confidence, improve wellbeing and provide opportunities to develop new skills. Parents wanted activities that would appeal to young people who were not always engaged … Continue reading “Boxing project helps young people find their strength”
Partners, organisations and businesses have come together with a common goal, to give the city’s young people a place to go where they feel welcome, have access to safe adults and can get support. Safe Place is a city centre base in the Arches offering free food and drink and activities, but the main goal … Continue reading “Safe Place supports young people and reduces anti-social behaviour in Worcester”
A summer arts project at the Younity Hub gave young people from The Walshes estate the opportunity to design and create a vibrant mural for the centre. Delivered during the summer holidays by Severn Arts in partnership with Active Youth Outreach Services, the project gave local young people the opportunity to work alongside professional community … Continue reading “Young people transform Younity Youth Hub”
