A school in Worcester has transformed outdoor lunchtime play, winning an OPAL award as one of the ‘best countrywide’. Oasis Academy in Warndon has improved playtime by giving children more opportunities to socialise with more access to school grounds and outdoor activities. The school worked with the local community, which donated tyres, toys and games … Continue reading “Children allowed more freedom at playtime”
A popular Worcester green space, used by thousands of people every month, is to have an improved footpath footpath though the woods. Work is set to begin this summer to refurbish 600 metres of pathway. It will be widened to three metres and reinforced to ensure it remains usable for years to come. The project … Continue reading “Tree-mendous news for parkrun”
A new programme encouraging adults to be more active and connect with others in their community has launched in recent weeks. Healthy Worcestershire sessions have begun at venues in Evesham, Upton-Upon-Severn, Blackwell in Bromsgrove, Abberley in Redditch and Perdiswell in Worcester, marking the first of many free groups being set up for residents. The groups … Continue reading “New Healthy Worcestershire sessions launch across the County”
St Clements CofE Primary School in Worcester recognised that children are healthier and happier when they are active. They introduced daily movement for the whole school, helping them to learn better and achieve more. By walking the Daily Mile together, every day, children are provided with positive experiences of physical activity that can benefit their … Continue reading “St Clement’s embrace the Daily Mile”
Walking Netball is a weekly session held at Perdiswell Leisure Centre and has up to 25 attendees per week. The session is fully inclusive and adaptable through activity variations and is followed by tea and cake in the cafe. Find more information on the group here: www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/healthy-communities This video was created as part of the … Continue reading “Perdi’s Poppets Walking Netball | Community Stories”
The Jigsaw Dance Class was set up by Dancefest in 2021 to provide an inclusive, creative class for all adults aged 18+. The weekly class takes place in Worcester and empowers participants to enjoy different sensations, feelings and emotions as well as express feelings through dance. The class gives participants opportunities to meet new friends … Continue reading “Jigsaw Inclusive Dance Group | Community Stories”
Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team has been running a programme since 2020 which encourages older residents to look after their strength, balance and mobility by using resistance bands. Recent data shows hospital admissions due to falls among those aged 65 and over have reduced in Worcestershire. Twenty per cent fewer people are going to … Continue reading “Reducing falls across Worcestershire”
More than 250 young people from secondary schools across the county were given the opportunity to take part and find a passion for sport and physical activity, as part of the recently established Safer Worcestershire project – a collaboration between West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion and Worcestershire County Council Public Health. The … Continue reading “School and Youth Grant sparks positive changes in young people”
Worcestershire Public Health is supporting community initiatives for health improvement with small grants supporting different segments of its communities, including women and girls. This sees Public Health collaborating more closely with its residents and the voluntary community sector, investing in local communities. People living in more deprived areas and those from Black, Asian and minority … Continue reading “Free fitness programme, increasing physical activity for women in Worcester”
A drug rehabilitation programme led by the Safer Worcestershire Partnership has seen an extraordinary increase, with over twice the number of ex-offenders continuing with their treatment after leaving prison. Many offenders who are also drug users receive treatment once they are in prison to help them recover but sticking with the programme on release often … Continue reading “More former offenders stay committed to drug treatment in Worcestershire”
