School and youth services staff have welcomed new free drug and alcohol training across the county. Having listened to the experience of school and youth teams, Worcester County Council has been working with Hope UK to deliver free sessions to those working with young people. As part of a Safer Worcestershire project with the West … Continue reading “Free drug and alcohol training supports school and youth teams”
Malvern’s very own ‘Mr Pebbles’, Brian Graham has been reflecting on the success of the Take Heart Stones programme, which has received funding support from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team. The team awarded Brian with a micro grant to help him continue with the work that he has been able to achieve in his … Continue reading “‘Mr Pebbles’ lifts community spirit with Take Heart Stones!”
Residents at The Mews Care Home in Droitwich have been enjoying visits by pupils from nearby St Peters Primary School to get active together. The school has purchased equipment, such as hoops and beanbags, to share with the care home and help keep both pupils and residents moving. The project aims to support the social … Continue reading “Kids and care home residents get active”
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”
With support from the local Community Builder and Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire’s Our Community Can project, the parish of Hampton Lovett and Westwood now hold afternoon tea and activity sessions that bring local community members together every week. This video was created as part of the Celebrating Community Stories Project 2023 – 2024. Public Health … Continue reading “Our Community Can | Community Stories”
Sing for health is a free weekly group that focuses on whole body breathing through singing. Sessions have many different benefits for breathing, low mood or anxiety, confidence building and postural alignment. Find out more here: www.paulaevansvoice.com/singforhealth This video was created as part of the Celebrating Community Stories Project 2023 – 2024. Public Health at … Continue reading “Sing For Health | Community Stories”
Wychbold First and Nursery School in Droitwich recognised the importance of regular exercise for their pupils, to keep them active and having fun! Children and young people should do a range of different activities across the week. To encourage children to ride their bikes, the school signed up to the Bikeability programme as an annual … Continue reading “Celebrating Bike Week with Wychbold First and Nursery School”
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’s Health and Wellbeing Board praised a local community group bereavement cafe in Droitwich, due to expand to Evesham soon! The St Vincent de Paul Society bereavement café is based in Droitwich, it is free of charge, and offers a monthly place for people to go for a chat with refreshments, finding support and bereavement … Continue reading “Community Bereavement Cafe brings people together in Droitwich”
In Droitwich there is a wellbeing hub where people can go for support with their mental health and wellbeing. It welcomes service users of all ages from the Droitwich community. As well as a one-to-one counselling service, the hub also provide courses, workshops, support groups, advice, and signposting to other services. The video below details … Continue reading “Supporting mental wellbeing in Droitwich – Westlands Wellbeing Hub”
