New family stop smoking service to make more Worcestershire homes ‘smoke free'
Published on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023Any family member living with a child under three years old in Worcestershire can now get expert support to stop smoking.
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What’s it like giving up smoking?
Published on Tuesday, 3rd May 2022A new survey is being launched across Herefordshire and Worcestershire asking smokers ex-smokers, and vapers about quitting smoking.
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Last chance to have your say on what 'Being Well' means to you
Published on Tuesday, 26th April 2022Don’t leave it too late to have your say on the future of health and wellbeing in the county.
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There is still time to have your say on what ‘Being Well’ means to you
Published on Friday, 18th March 2022There is still time to have your say on what ‘Being Well’ means to you.
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Let’s make HIV testing normal this National HIV Testing Week
Published on Tuesday, 8th February 2022National HIV Testing Week is back on Monday 7 February 2022 until Sunday 13 February.
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What does being well mean to you? Everyone has their own views and we want to hear yours!
Published on Tuesday, 8th February 2022The residents of Worcestershire are being invited to share their views on health and being well, in a new survey.
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White Ribbon conference returns to raise awareness of domestic abuse
Published on Monday, 8th November 2021A conference to share experiences and raise awareness of domestic abuse is taking place this November.
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Local public health consultant uses his own experiences to raise awareness of addiction recovery
Published on Thursday, 16th September 2021A local Public Health Consultant at Worcestershire County Council will be drawing on his own experiences to help raise awareness of addiction recovery.
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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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Council supports Now We’re Talking Art Campaign
Published on Monday, 26th April 2021Worcestershire County Council is proudly supporting a campaign, hoping to raise spirits and bring some colour to the county after a year of lockdown.
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COVID-19 home testing kits available from libraries across Worcestershire from 6 April
Published on Thursday, 1st April 2021It’s easier than ever to access home testing kits in your local community as libraries across Worcestershire become collection points from 6 April.
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Christmas update from Dr Kathryn Cobain
Published on Monday, 21st December 2020Christmas update from Dr Kathryn Cobain
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New COVID-19 testing pilot starts at University of Worcester
Published on Friday, 27th November 2020Government backed mass testing pilot to begin at the University of Worcester to help protect people most at risk of 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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Media statement released on behalf of Dr Kathryn Cobain
Published on Monday, 22nd June 2020Statement issued on behalf of the Director for Public Health in Worcestershire, Dr Kathryn Cobain;
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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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New integrated drug and alcohol service for Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 6th March 2020Cranstoun have been successful in their bid to deliver a new integrated drug and alcohol specialist treatment service in Worcestershire.
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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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A friendly chat can make all the difference this Christmas
Published on Monday, 23rd December 2019In keeping with the season of goodwill, people in Worcestershire are being asked to lookout for elderly friends and neighbours.
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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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Reconnect and have a chat in the outdoor lounge
Published on Tuesday, 1st October 2019Reconnections are bringing their ‘Outdoor Lounge’ to Worcester High Street on Friday 4 October.
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Could the Tour Series inspire you to get on your bike?
Published on Tuesday, 30th April 2019Excitement is building, with just over a week to go until the Tour Series returns to Redditch.
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Worcestershire County Council nominated for prestigious planning industry award
Published on Tuesday, 26th March 2019Worcestershire County Council's Strategic Planning and Environmental Policy team has been named as a finalist at the Royal Town Planning Institute Awards.
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