Our health is in our hands
Published on Friday, 15th October 2021Public Health in Worcestershire will be urging all residents to have ‘all hands to the pump’ - the soap pump that is, on Global Handwashing Day (Friday 15 October).
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Older Persons Day: Change the way you think about getting older
Published on Thursday, 30th September 2021Public Health in Worcestershire is asking people to change the way they think about ageing.
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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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Kidderminster ‘Grab a Jab’ clinic returns this Saturday
Published on Monday, 6th September 2021Following the success of the walk-in Covid vaccination clinic in August, another one is set to open at Kidderminster Medical Centre this Saturday 11 September.
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How well you are ageing? Are you still able to do everyday tasks?
Published on Tuesday, 31st August 2021Worcestershire County Council and partners ADL Smartcare are launching the Worcestershire LifeCurve™ this week.
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Grab a Jab clinic at HOW College Redditch for 16 and 17-year olds
Published on Friday, 27th August 202116 and 17-year olds are invited to attend a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic next week at Heart of Worcestershire College, Peakman Street, Redditch, B98 8DW.
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Grab a Jab clinic for 16 and 17-year olds at HOW College Worcester
Published on Friday, 27th August 2021A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Heart of Worcestershire College, St Andrews Building, Deansway, Worcester aimed at 16 and 17-year olds will be available next week.
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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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‘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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County Council working with partners to support COVID-19 outbreak at Valefresco
Published on Friday, 30th July 2021Outbreak support for Valefresco in Evesham
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Taking a LFT is the first choice now in Redditch
Published on Thursday, 22nd July 2021The COVID-19 testing booths in Redditch Library are being removed.
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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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The number of cases of COVID-19 is rising again in Bromsgrove
Published on Tuesday, 29th June 2021Latest figures show the town once again has the highest numbers in the County.
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Walk in vaccination clinic opens at The Artrix on Saturday
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 Bromsgrove this Saturday.
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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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Specsavers Worcester are the first opticians to offer rapid flow testing
Published on Friday, 23rd April 2021Rapid flow testing for people without symptoms is now available at Specsavers Worcester.
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Enjoy the new rules safely and keep our numbers down
Published on Tuesday, 20th April 2021It has been hard work, Worcestershire has come a long way and now the county is seeing some of the lowest rates of Covid-19 in months.
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Media statement issued regarding the changes in restrictions from today (29 March)
Published on Monday, 29th March 2021Our director for Public Health has written the following message, as changes to the lockdown restrictions come into force today.
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Malvern Library will soon be offering Rapid Covid Testing
Published on Thursday, 11th March 2021Malvern Library is set to become the latest Rapid Covid Testing site to be opened in Worcestershire.
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Rapid lateral flow testing now available at The Ryland Centre
Published on Friday, 5th February 2021The Ryland Centre in Bromsgrove is the next Rapid Flow Testing site to be opened in Worcestershire.
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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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Last chance to protect your loved ones this Christmas
Published on Wednesday, 23rd December 2020Christmas is usually a time for celebrating and sharing food and gifts with family and friends. This year, we must celebrate differently to avoid giving the unwelcome gift of Covid-19.
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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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Worcestershire celebrates Christmas safely
Published on Monday, 30th November 2020Christmas will be a little different this year but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate safely, give and support one another.
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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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Tier Two Restrictions for Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 26th November 2020Today, the Government announced Worcestershire will go into Tier Two category of restrictions, once the current lockdown finishes on December 2nd.
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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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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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Bromsgrove has the highest rate of infection in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020Bromsgrove now has an infection rate of 80 per 100,000 people, that’s the highest in Worcestershire.
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Rising COVID cases in Redditch causing concern
Published on Thursday, 1st October 2020The Director of Public Health in Worcestershire is appealing to the residents of Redditch to stop the spread of Covid-19, as the district now has an increased infection rate.
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Wyre Forest has the highest rate of infection in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 28th September 2020The Director of Public Health is appealing to the residents of Wyre Forest to stop the spread of Covid-19, as the district now has the highest infection rate in Worcestershire.
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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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Lack of testing and lowering positive cases must not make us complacent
Published on Wednesday, 16th September 2020In Worcestershire, like other parts of the country, residents are facing difficulties getting a test for 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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Care Home visits in Bromsgrove to be halted
Published on Tuesday, 8th September 2020Families in Bromsgrove are being asked not to visit loved ones in care homes, after a rise in Coronavirus numbers in the town
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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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Update on Coronavirus cases in Redditch
Published on Tuesday, 25th August 2020Public Health experts at Worcestershire County Council have identified a family gathering as the likely source of an increase in the number of cases of coronavirus in Redditch.
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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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Coronavirus advice for those who car share
Published on Thursday, 20th August 2020Residents in Worcestershire are being reminded to avoid car sharing with those outside of their household.
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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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Further update on the Coronavirus outbreak in Worcestershire from Dr. Kathryn Cobain
Published on Monday, 27th July 2020Further update on the Coronavirus outbreak in Worcestershire from Dr. Kathryn Cobain.
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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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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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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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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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