Supporting people thinking about adoption
Published on Friday, 15th October 2021Adoption Central England (ACE), the regional adoption agency for Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire, is once again celebrating National Adoption Week -18 to 24 October.
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County Councillors pay tribute to efforts following fire in Kidderminster
Published on Friday, 10th September 2021County Councillors have paid tribute to the efforts of the emergency services, the local community and other partners following a large fire in Kidderminster.
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Ready Steady Worcestershire works with YMCA to keep boredom at bay this summer
Published on Tuesday, 24th August 2021The Ready Steady Worcestershire Summer Programme has been a real success for keeping boredom at bay this summer across Worcestershire.
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WCF praised by OFSTED for improvements shown in Children’s Services
Published on Monday, 23rd August 2021Worcestershire Children First has been praised for the improvements shown in Children’s Services.
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Military Charities reaching out to those affected by events in Afghanistan
Published on Thursday, 19th August 2021With coverage of Afghanistan on the news and the situation unfolding we can understand this may be particularly upsetting for our veteran community living in Worcestershire.
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Do you know the differences between the two tests for COVID-19?
Published on Thursday, 19th August 2021Do you know the differences between the two tests for COVID-19?
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Help others and become part of the new Here2Help Community Directory
Published on Wednesday, 18th August 2021The County Council is still inviting local organisations and charities to become a key part of the refreshed Here2Help service.
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‘Grab a Jab’ in Kidderminster this Saturday
Published on Tuesday, 17th August 2021A pop-up vaccination clinic is set to open at Kidderminster Medical Centre this Saturday 21 August.
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Care home workers need to get their first Covid-19 jabs soon
Published on Monday, 16th August 2021Anyone working or volunteering in a care home is being urged to get their first COVID-19 vaccination within the next month.
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Support for young people following exam results
Published on Wednesday, 11th August 2021During the week many young people are receiving exam results, Worcestershire County Council and Careers Worcs are supporting young people in taking the next step towards working life.
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Bringing the drama to Worcester now school’s out
Published on Tuesday, 10th August 2021The Ready Steady Worcestershire Summer Programme is well underway in Worcester.
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Taking a LFT at home is the first choice now in Malvern
Published on Thursday, 22nd July 2021The COVID-19 testing booths in Malvern Library are being removed.
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‘Top tips’ on how to stay cool as heatwave marks start of school holidays
Published on Wednesday, 21st July 2021The current heatwave has come along just as schools and colleges are about to break up for the summer.
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Parents warned of the dangers of button batteries to young children
Published on Friday, 2nd July 2021Worcestershire Safeguarding Children Partnership is reminding parents of the dangers of button batteries if they are swallowed by young children.
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Walk in vaccination clinic opens at The Guildhall on Friday
Published on Friday, 25th June 2021If you are over 18 and haven’t had your Covid-19 vaccination yet, a walk-in clinic is open in Worcester this weekend.
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Council and its partners mark Loneliness Awareness
Published on Friday, 11th June 2021Worcestershire County Council and its partners are recognising Loneliness Awareness Week (June 14th-18th).
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Worcestershire Children First thanks county's young carers
Published on Thursday, 10th June 2021Worcestershire Children First wants to thank the county’s young carers during Carers Week for all they continue to do for others.
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Council proud to support Carers Week - making caring visible and valued
Published on Monday, 7th June 2021This week is Carers Week (7-14 June 2021) a national event run each year to recognise, celebrate and support unpaid carers. People across the country are coming together this year to make caring more visible and valued and to offer thanks and support to carers.
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Health bosses emphasise importance of having the full course of Covid-19 vaccine
Published on Friday, 28th May 2021Health care professionals across Herefordshire & Worcestershire are reminding people of the importance of ensuring they are fully protected by having the full course of 2 doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
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Taking an LFT at home is the first choice in Kidderminster
Published on Friday, 28th May 2021The COVID-19 testing booths within Kidderminster Library are being removed after this week with the last tests available on Saturday 29 May.
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Worcestershire foster carers shortlisted in nationwide competition
Published on Tuesday, 18th May 2021A couple from Worcestershire has made it to the finals of a national competition that celebrates the outstanding achievements of the foster care community in England.
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Supporting families looking to adopt sibling groups
Published on Thursday, 22nd April 2021Adoption Central England (ACE), the regional adoption agency for Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and Herefordshire, is supporting a national recruitment campaign looking for more potential adoptive families for siblings.
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Pershore Town Hall to become a new rapid test site
Published on Tuesday, 6th April 2021Pershore Town Hall is a new site for Covid-19 testing from Monday 12th April. The town hall replaces the leisure centre as a testing site.
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More than 4,000 people tested at Cathedral as it prepares to close
Published on Friday, 26th March 2021Worcester Cathedral is to close its Covid testing facility today (Friday 26th) – seven weeks after it opened its doors to the community to help in the fight against the virus.
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Research Project to Explore How Meeting Centres Can Keep Going
Published on Wednesday, 24th March 2021A new research project has been launched to help find ways to keep community centres for people living with dementia running in uncertain times.
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A message to the residents and workers of Worcestershire, from Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire
Published on Tuesday, 23rd March 2021A message to the residents and workers of Worcestershire, from Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire
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County Council backs Adult Social care recruitment campaign
Published on Monday, 22nd February 2021Worcestershire County Council is backing the new ‘Care for others. Make a difference’ campaign in a bid to get more people thinking about caring as a career.
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Support for families during school holiday
Published on Thursday, 11th February 2021Families in Worcestershire can continue to receive support over the February half-term through the County Council’s Ready Steady Worcestershire initiative.
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Rapid lateral flow testing now available at Worcester Cathedral
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021Worcester Cathedral is opening its door to residents who want to get a free rapid Covid-19 test in Worcestershire.
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Life in Lockdown anything but dull for Chloe and Lizzie on Shared Lives
Published on Tuesday, 2nd February 2021Life in lockdown has been anything but dull for adults in Shared Lives placements here in Worcestershire.
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Communities step up to help with County’s Covid vaccination programme
Published on Monday, 18th January 2021More than 170 new volunteers have signed up to the County Council’s Here2Help service since the start of 2021, with many offering to assist with the mass Covid vaccine roll out.
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Communities step up to help with Covid test sites
Published on Tuesday, 12th January 2021Worcestershire County Council has been inundated with offers of potential sites where Community Rapid Testing for Covid can be carried out.
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Resource Centres back open again this week
Published on Tuesday, 1st December 2020Resource Centres for adults with learning disabilities in Worcestershire will reopen again from Wednesday (2nd) following the end of lockdown.
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New posts for County Council’s Reablement Service
Published on Thursday, 26th November 2020Worcestershire County Council has launched a recruitment campaign to bolster a team in Adult Social Care that ensures residents can live independently for longer.
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New COVID Advisors now offering support across Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 20th November 2020New COVID Advisors are now in place across Worcestershire to help provide advice and guidance during the pandemic.
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Spot the signs and report abuse and neglect
Published on Friday, 20th November 2020Worcestershire County Council and the Worcestershire Safeguarding Adults Board are encouraging people to know how to spot the signs and report any suspected abuse and neglect.
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A message from Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire
Published on Wednesday, 18th November 2020A message from Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire
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Worcestershire Welcomes Additional Funding for Families
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2020Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the news that additional funding will be provided for families over the winter period.
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County Council are Here2Help during second lockdown
Published on Monday, 9th November 2020With a second national lockdown in place, the County Council’s Here2Help service is on hand to help residents who require extra support.
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How to make the most of the Worcestershire countryside to get fresh air and exercise in lockdown.
Published on Friday, 6th November 2020As the England lockdown begins, it’s particularly important we all take care of our health and mental wellbeing.
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Update on Day Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities
Published on Thursday, 5th November 2020Resource Centres for adults with learning disabilities in Worcestershire will temporarily close from today (Thursday) as the country enters into a new period of lockdown.
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Proposed review of Day Opportunities for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve a comprehensive review of day opportunities for adults with a learning disability.
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How, when and why Worcestershire might go to tier 2 restrictions
Published on Thursday, 15th October 2020Worcestershire currently is at medium risk of Covid-19 under the Government’s 3 tier alert system.
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County Council welcomes Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust announcement
Published on Friday, 25th September 2020Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the news that Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has been taken out of quality special measures.
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A new way to use our buildings safely
Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2020There’s going to be a new, quicker way to register your Test and Trace details in County Council buildings.
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Care Homes across the county to be halted
Published on Friday, 18th September 2020Families across Worcestershire are being asked not to visit loved ones in care homes, to protect them from Covid-19.
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Let’s not undo the good work on beating coronavirus
Published on Friday, 11th September 2020This weekend let’s not undo the good work we’ve done to beat coronavirus. That’s the message from the Director of Public Health for Worcestershire.
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Worcestershire County Council backs World Suicide Prevention Day
Published on Thursday, 10th September 2020Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, (10 September).
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Stick to the rules and keep yourself and others safe this summer bank holiday
Published on Thursday, 27th August 2020This bank holiday is normally a time when we mark the end of summer with family and friends
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The recent COVID-19 Outbreak at Evesham Vale Growers is now under control
Published on Friday, 21st August 2020Worcestershire County Council has thanked the management and staff from Evesham Vale Growers for their swift response and ongoing cooperation in managing the recent Covid-19 outbreak.
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Why It Matters in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 14th August 2020After months of lockdown, are you ready to start getting back to normal? Perhaps you want to travel, see your family and visit friends you’ve missed?
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Update on the Evesham Vale Growers COVID-19 Outbreak
Published on Tuesday, 11th August 2020Media statement on behalf of Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director of Public Health on the Evesham Vale Growers Outbreak.
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Bikes for Worcestershire's Looked After Children
Published on Tuesday, 4th August 2020Worcestershire Children First (WCF), the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and West Mercia Police (WMP) have worked together to secure eight bicycles for looked after children in Worcestershire.
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Keep shopping safe in Worcestershire, wear a face covering
Published on Thursday, 23rd July 2020Shops and Supermarkets across Worcestershire have been working hard to make sure we can all shop safely in stores.
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What you should do if you have symptoms of Coronavirus
Published on Thursday, 18th June 2020If you have symptoms of Coronavirus, what should you do?
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We’re ‘Making Caring Visible’ during Carer’s Week 2020
Published on Tuesday, 9th June 2020There are 63,000 unpaid carers in Worcestershire. This week is Carer’s Week (8-14 June) and Worcestershire County Council is supporting the valuable work unpaid carers provide in Worcestershire.
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Book a test as soon as possible if you develop symptoms of Coronavirus
Published on Wednesday, 3rd June 2020If you have any symptoms of Coronavirus, you should book a test as quickly as you can.
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New advice for shielded residents
Published on Wednesday, 3rd June 2020Those who are clinically vulnerable and have been shielding during lockdown are now able to spend some limited time outdoors.
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Keeping children safe during lockdown
Published on Friday, 29th May 2020It’s Child Safety Week next week, and the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is encouraging parents and guardians to keep children safe around the home.
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Council welcomes Test and Trace service
Published on Thursday, 28th May 2020Worcestershire County Council welcomes the next step of controlling Coronavirus; the NHS Test and Trace service, which launches today.
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Teams working hard to care for the vulnerable
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2020Though the Coronavirus outbreak has halted the work of many, essential services continue to provide for those in need across the county.
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Survey to seek experiences of children's mental health services
Published on Monday, 18th May 2020Children and young people are being invited to give their views on how their mental health has been affected during the pandemic.
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Be kind this Mental Health Awareness Week
Published on Monday, 18th May 2020Around 1 in 4 of us will suffer with mental health issues this year alone, so it is vital that as much awareness of the issue is raised as possible.
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Muslim community celebrates Ramadan despite lockdown
Published on Monday, 18th May 2020Through the chaos of Coronavirus, communities have had to come together like never before.
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County Council trainers to support care homes with infection control
Published on Friday, 15th May 2020Trainers from Worcestershire County Council will be providing vital infection prevention control training to care homes, as part of the Covid-19 response.
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Have you ever thought of becoming a foster carer?
Published on Thursday, 7th May 2020Have you ever thought of becoming a foster carer? Join the WCF fostering team online sessions to find out more.
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The Harvingas Staycation
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020How do you cope when you’re looking after adults with learning disabilities and lockdown presents a challenge to the normal routine?
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Keeping the conversation flowing about mental health
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020Worcestershire Children First are proudly supporting a new mental health campaign to keep everyone in the county talking.
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Council welcomes progress on testing for Coronavirus
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020Worcestershire County Council has welcomed the progress made this week on testing for Coronavirus.
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Candidates on the fast track to Social Care
Published on Tuesday, 28th April 2020The County Council’s newest social care staff are now able to be out on the job, helping and supporting those who need it most, after just a day and a half of essential training.
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Stay home and save lives this Ramadan
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020This year’s holy month will be like no other before it, but there are lots of ways you can adapt your religious practices, whilst abiding by Government guidelines.
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Keeping children safe online
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020The internet is more crucial to a child’s school life now than ever before. But with the added amount of time being spent online so come the risks.
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County's community spirit continues to shine through
Published on Wednesday, 15th April 2020The Leader of Worcestershire County Council has thanked the county’s residents for coming together and helping us to ensure people stay safe and well during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Care workers going above and beyond to look after the most vulnerable
Published on Wednesday, 15th April 2020The County Council’s care teams are going to extraordinary lengths to care for the residents of Worcestershire.
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Stay Home and Save Lives this Easter
Published on Thursday, 9th April 2020The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is often a time for family getaways, get-togethers and fun!
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Worcestershire schools and colleges answer the urgent NHS appeal
Published on Thursday, 9th April 2020Last week, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust launched an urgent appeal for any available eye protection equipment in schools or colleges to be donated to the hospital.
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Register to receive support if you're critically vulnerable
Published on Friday, 3rd April 2020Did you recently receive a letter or a text message from your GP surgery or hospital telling you to self-isolate for 12 weeks?
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The most vulnerable in Worcestershire are still being targeted by scams
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020We’re aware that people are still targeting vulnerable people who are self-isolating to make fraudulent offers of help.
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Hand sanitiser to be delivered to every care home in Worcestershire
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020Further supplies of hand sanitiser are being sent to every care home in the county.
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150 hotel rooms urgently needed for recovering patients
Published on Monday, 30th March 2020Hotel rooms across the county are urgently needed to help patients recovering during the Coronavirus pandemic. Worcestershire County Council needs a total of 300 rooms and 150 have already been found.
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We're Here 2 Help
Published on Friday, 27th March 2020Help is now available for people in Worcestershire who are having to self-isolate due to the Covid-19 outbreak and may need non urgent support.
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Help us to make a real difference and continue vital care and support
Published on Friday, 27th March 2020The county continues to pull together against Coronavirus, and we’re always looking out for people to help us make a real difference.
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Stay healthy whilst working from home
Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020Following the Prime Minister’s announcement to the nation on Monday, many of us are now working from home.
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Stay safe and think of others
Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020The single most important thing we can do at the moment, is to stay home and stay away from others. The Government’s message is clear, stay at home and save lives.
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Give space and keep your distance to stop the spread of Coronavirus
Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020People in Worcestershire are being urged to follow the Government guidelines on social distancing to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
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Stay home, Save Lives
Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020Staying at home will save lives.
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Help care for people in need across the county
Published on Friday, 20th March 2020Do you have good people skills and would be willing to help and support the most vulnerable people in our communities during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak?
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Enjoy the weekend sunshine whilst practicing social distancing
Published on Friday, 20th March 2020Many of us are now spending more time at home and indoors due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Announcement welcomed on free school meals during Coronavirus pandemic
Published on Thursday, 19th March 2020Worcestershire County Council has welcomed today’s announcement that eligible families will continue to receive free school meals during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Dr Kathryn Cobain offers update on Coronavirus situation
Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020Following updates to testing, the Director of Public Health at Worcestershire County Council has offered an update.
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Who is Here 2 Help?
Published on Wednesday, 18th March 2020Worcestershire is really coming together as a community during the Coronavirus pandemic and the County Council would like to know who is Here 2 Help?
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Stepway sign Armed Forces Covenant pledge
Published on Monday, 16th March 2020Another Worcestershire business has pledged their support to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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Watch out for rogue traders now the flood cleanup begins
Published on Tuesday, 10th March 2020The river levels across Worcestershire are now receding, we’re into the recovery stage and the clean-up operation for many has begun.
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Funding announced to help develop 5G within health and adult social care
Published on Thursday, 20th February 20205G will help to continue the progress and development of technological innovation for Health services and Adult Social Care in parts of rural Worcestershire.
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Help shape services for children with special educational needs
Published on Thursday, 13th February 2020Views are being sought from parents and carers to help shape services for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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Press pause and take the space to look after your mental health
Published on Tuesday, 11th February 2020In the hectic lives we all lead, it’s important for everyone to have a space to just take a minute and press pause and look after our mental health.
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Worcestershire Children First to lead review of Medical Education Team service
Published on Thursday, 30th January 2020Proposals to review the service provided by the Medical Education Team were approved at Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet meeting today (30 January).
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Protect yourself and your family from flu this winter
Published on Thursday, 2nd January 2020Flu is a virus which is easily spread by coughing and sneezing. It causes around 8,000 deaths on average, each year in England.
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County partnership receives quality mark accreditation for SEN work
Published on Friday, 27th December 2019The Worcestershire Area Partnership has been awarded a top accreditation for their work helping young people with special educational needs.
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Check the hallmarks before you buy jewellery
Published on Tuesday, 24th December 2019If you are hoping to grab a bargain in the festive sales, and pick up some pieces of jewellery, be sure to check it’s properly hallmarked.
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County Council boss thanks staff working this Christmas
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2019Nobody really wants to work at Christmas but many council staff will give up valuable time with their families to keep doing the day job.
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Stay warm and well this winter
Published on Friday, 29th November 2019Worcestershire County Council is urging residents to make sure they are winter ready, as winter officially starts this weekend.
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Making Decisions About Your Future event in Malvern tomorrow
Published on Thursday, 3rd October 2019The ‘Making Decisions About Your Future’ roadshows will be returning for the Autumn, beginning tomorrow in Malvern.
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Refugees learning the language and enjoying their new life in Worcestershire
Published on Wednesday, 2nd October 2019Leaving worn-torn Syria for a better life elsewhere, the Khatib family arrived in Worcestershire in 2016.
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Logo or 'no go' - Trading Standards Officers urge consumers to check out trade body membership claims
Published on Wednesday, 18th September 2019How often are you persuaded to think about the changes to your house you’ve always dreamed about after seeing an TV advert?
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A guide to support children with special educational needs and disability
Published on Friday, 13th September 2019Worcestershire schools and early year providers have a revised guide, setting out how they can best support young people and children with special educational needs and disability.
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Take your next step with Worcestershire Apprenticeships Roadshows this September
Published on Wednesday, 28th August 2019The exam results season is now complete for another year and Apprenticeships Roadshows are being held across the county to help young people of Worcestershire decide their next step.
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The power of friendship to tackle loneliness
Published on Monday, 29th July 2019The 30 July is World Friendship Day, and it provides a real opportunity to evaluate the important people and the impact they have on your life.
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Supporting vulnerable adults to regain independence
Published on Wednesday, 17th July 2019Adult social care is one of the key priorities in Worcestershire and it uses 40 per cent of the County Council’s annual budget. An ageing population means an ever-increasing need for care and support.
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One year into the improvement plan for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Published on Monday, 8th July 2019One year into the improvement plan for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
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Stay safe in the hot weather
Published on Thursday, 27th June 2019The Met Office has issued a hot weather alert for Worcestershire this week.
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Flats for adults with complex autism open in Droitwich
Published on Thursday, 20th June 2019Autism West Midlands in partnership with Fortis Living and Worcestershire County Council celebrated the opening of a new supported living scheme for autistic adults and adults with complex needs.
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Worcestershire County Council becomes an accredited 'Employer for Carers'
Published on Wednesday, 19th June 2019Worcestershire County Council becomes an Accredited ‘Employer for Carers’
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Bewdley route wins the World Cup of Worcestershire Walks
Published on Friday, 7th June 2019Bewdley is the home of Worcestershire’s favourite walking route – that’s according to followers of Public Health Worcestershire’s @HealthWorcs account on Twitter.
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Community Solutions fund to launch at Volunteers Week celebration
Published on Thursday, 30th May 2019Volunteers’ Week takes place next week and Worcestershire County Council is marking the occasion by holding an event on Monday June 3 to celebrate the contribution of volunteers in the county.
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Chairman announced for Worcestershire Children First
Published on Wednesday, 29th May 2019Former Local Government Chief Executive, Rob Morrison, has been announced as Chairman of Worcestershire Children First.
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Event for employers to help recruit people with Autism
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2019Worcestershire County Council and Fortis Living, have joined forces with CIPD Gloucestershire and CIPD Hereford and Worcester to host an event to encourage the recruitment of people with Autism.
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Cabinet approve to broaden scope of Worcestershire Children First
Published on Thursday, 14th March 2019The size and scope of the new company to deliver children's services in Worcestershire was approved by Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet at its meeting today.
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Cabinet to discuss improvements made by SEND Improvement Plan
Published on Monday, 11th March 2019Progress made in the SEND Improvement Plan in order to improve outcomes for children and young people will be discussed by Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet this Thursday (14).
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New supported living flats to open by the end of spring
Published on Monday, 4th March 2019New supported living flats for people with disabilities will be opened by Worcestershire County Council by the end of spring 2019.
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Views being sought on SEND Graduated Response
Published on Thursday, 21st February 2019Worcestershire is updating its Graduated Response guidance to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Survey launched to help shape and improve children's prevention services
Published on Thursday, 3rd January 2019We want your views on our prevention and public health services for children, young people and families
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Work doesn't stop over Christmas and New Year in Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 27th December 2018For many, Christmas and New Year is a time to enjoy a break from work and visit family, but hundreds of people will be working over this period to help others.
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Birthday card to be handed over to Health Secretary
Published on Friday, 14th December 2018Council will be travelling down to London next week to lobby the Government on finding a long-term solution to delivering Adult Social Care in the county.
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