Public Health Innovation Grants for schools and youth organisations have made a real difference to the health and wellbeing of young people since the launch of the programme in Summer 2023. Supported by Worcestershire Public Health and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, small grants allow schools, colleges, and youth groups to make their ideas … Continue reading “Public Health Grants Boost Young People’s Wellbeing”
Toddler Tales is a free, regular storytelling and craft session that was set up to provide opportunities for families to socialise and develop children’s early literacy skills. Toddler Tales in funded by The Outreach Project at Malvern Book Cooperative. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns has been significant for preschool children and their families, … Continue reading “Toddler Tales for literacy and social skills | Community Stories”
Located in the Riverside Shopping Centre, the the new family space has opened as part of the Riverside Health and Wellbeing Hub. The hub is run by Onside Advocacy and acts as a one-stop shop where community members can access health and wellbeing services, signposting, information and support. The hub is also an inclusive space for … Continue reading “New wellbeing hub welcomes families in Evesham”
Brinton Park in Kidderminster has seen the introduction of a new Park Yoga scheme, encouraging people to enjoy the outdoor space and get active within their community. Attendance has been really positive, with over 70 people attending the first session and more than 50 on the second week – come rain or shine! Everyone is … Continue reading “Park Yoga summer success in Kidderminster”
The number of people getting measles in the West Midlands region has been rising. It is an unpleasant disease that spreads very quickly and can make some people very ill. While we had no cases in Worcestershire during February, alongside good vaccination rates, we wanted to make sure we supported people to reduce their risk … Continue reading “Helping Worcestershire get the best protection against measles with pop-up vaccination clinics”
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”
“It’s not too late to get your child vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella.” says the county’s director of Public Health. The county’s Director of Public Health, Lisa McNally has been reassuring parents that their children can still have the MMR jab, even if they’ve missed their first or second dose. Two doses of the … Continue reading “Concerned about measles?”
