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Maternity and Newborn

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    Understanding and connection for parents with neurodivergent children

    19 March 2026

    Understanding and connection for parents with neurodivergent children A new robust peer support network for parents with neurodivergent children is helping families feel more supported and less alone. ARCOS, a Malvern‑based therapy charity supporting children and adults with additional needs, identified that many families with neuro‑divergent children were experiencing significant social isolation. With support from … Continue reading “Understanding and connection for parents with neurodivergent children”

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    Walking group for men and dads

    09 February 2026

    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”

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    Maternity and Newborn

    New Investment in Children’s Health and Wellbeing

    18 September 2025

    Worcestershire County Council has announced a bold new package of public health initiatives to give children across the county the very best start in life. Families are to benefit from £1.4 million investment. Family Hubs which provide a range of services for young people and families will expand their community outreach, thanks to an extra … Continue reading “New Investment in Children’s Health and Wellbeing”

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    New service for lesbian mothers

    17 July 2025

    Worcestershire charity, Becoming Families, is expanding its support services to be even more inclusive thanks to a Public Health grant from Worcestershire County Council. Focused on boosting wellbeing in the vital days from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, the grant funding is enabling the charity to respond directly to gaps identified within the community. … Continue reading “New service for lesbian mothers”

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    Maternity and Newborn

    Support for Every Family

    26 June 2025

    Worcestershire Family Hubs have undergone a refresh, making it easier than ever to get the support families need, all in one place. Family Hubs are welcoming spaces where families with children aged 0–19 (or up to 25 if they have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities) can access a wide range of services. Whether it’s maternity … Continue reading “Support for Every Family”

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    Maternity and Newborn

    New wellbeing hub welcomes families in Evesham

    30 July 2024

    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”

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    Blooming Healthy, supporting a healthy lifestyle through pregnancy

    11 December 2023

    Public Health has worked together with partners from Maternity services to launch a maternal healthy lifestyle pilot – Blooming Healthy. The service is offered to those who have a BMI of 30 or over in early pregnancy and would like support to make healthier lifestyle choices. Studies have shown how excess weight surrounding pregnancy and … Continue reading “Blooming Healthy, supporting a healthy lifestyle through pregnancy”

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    Concerned about measles?

    04 May 2023

    “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?”

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    Maternity and Newborn

    Reduction in Smoking New Mothers

    03 May 2023

    The latest figures from NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire show that fewer women are smokers when they have a baby. Since April 2022, the number of women who smoke when their baby is born has fallen in Herefordshire and Worcestershire from 10.8% to 8.8%, which is just below the England average of 8.9%. This is a … Continue reading “Reduction in Smoking New Mothers”

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