Extra care and supported living Covid-19 testing
Published on Tuesday, 27th October 2020Staff and residents in many Extra Care and Supported Living settings across Worcestershire are set to be offered a round of Covid-19 testing.
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A message to our older communities in Bromsgrove, from Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health in Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 23rd October 2020A message to the older communities in Bromsgrove from Dr. Kathryn Cobain.
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Parents advised to wear face coverings outside schools
Published on Thursday, 22nd October 2020Parents and carers across the county are being advised to wear face coverings when dropping off and collecting children from school.
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New walk-through coronavirus testing sites planned
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020Dr. Kathryn Cobain, Director for Public Health for Worcestershire said: “For a number of weeks, we have been working with partners across the county and Department for Health and Social Care to find locations for additional local walk-through testing sites in each of the districts of Worcestershire.
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Worcestershire will still remember them
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020Worcestershire will remember those who have who lost their lives in the two World Wars this November.
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Limited Care Home visits to begin again in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 19th October 2020Families across Worcestershire can now be reunited with loved ones in care homes.
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Keep it local, limit your contacts and help keep Worcestershire at tier one
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2020The Director for Public Health in Worcestershire, is asking everyone in Worcestershire to help keep the county in tier one measures.
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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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Access to Covid-19 tests in Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 14th September 2020As we begin to see a rise in Covid-19 numbers, find out the latest information on getting access to Covid-19 tests in Worcestershire.
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COVID19 update - The Inn at Welland
Published on Saturday, 5th September 2020Worcestershire County Council is working with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands to support The Inn at Welland, in Malvern, after 2 members of staff tested positive for Covid-19.
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Welcome back! Worcestershire is open for business
Published on Thursday, 6th August 2020Let’s help our county’s economy flourish with Worcestershire open for business.
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Eat Out to Help Out our county’s venues
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020Worcestershire County Council is supporting our hospitality industry to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic and thrive as the Eat Out to Help Out campaign gets under way.
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Love your local park and take your litter home
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020People are being urged to ‘Love Parks’ across Worcestershire and take their litter home.
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Shielded friends and family take first steps back out into their communities
Published on Friday, 31st July 2020From this weekend, if you have been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable, you no longer need shield yourself at home.
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More than 5,000 people receive food parcels during pandemic
Published on Thursday, 30th July 2020More than 5,000 people have been helped through the County Council’s food support programme during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Response to outbreak of COVID-19 at a food packing site in Worcestershire
Published on Wednesday, 29th July 2020Worcestershire County Council is working with Public Health England (PHE) Midlands to support Evesham Vale Growers Limited.
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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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Face covering reminders to appear on road signs in Worcester City
Published on Friday, 24th July 2020Heading out to the shops this weekend? New road signs around Worcester City are lighting up to remind us all to wear face coverings.
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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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Statement from Dr Kathryn Cobain, Director of Public Health for Worcestershire
Published on Monday, 13th July 2020Latest statement from Worcestershire's Director for Public Health.
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Digital technologies continue to deliver services to residents
Published on Friday, 26th June 2020As the lockdown is eased in Worcestershire, the County Council is continuing to transform people’s lives through digital technology.
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Plan to boost the economy with business grants is approved
Published on Thursday, 25th June 2020Worcestershire County Council’s cabinet have today approved a plan that will put £3.5million into kickstarting the local economy.
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A message from the Leader of the Council, Simon Geraghty
Published on Thursday, 4th June 2020Worcestershire County Council leader, Simon Geraghty, has written this message about the council's response to Covid-19. It is part of a special feature in several local newspapers this week.
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We’re celebrating our Here2Help volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Published on Friday, 29th May 2020Volunteers’ Week may be different this year, but Worcestershire County Council will still be celebrating those who have made a difference during the coronavirus crisis
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Shopping safely to boost Worcestershire’s economy
Published on Friday, 22nd May 2020Businesses will need to adapt when reopening to ensure safe shopping, which allows customers to socially distance.
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New funding opportunities for voluntary and charitable organisations
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020Help is now available for those voluntary organisations helping the most vulnerable during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Vital PPE and emergency food parcels going out to those most in need
Published on Thursday, 30th April 2020More than 300,000 items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been distributed by the County Council to those most in need since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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The County’s Carers continue to prove vital during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published on Monday, 27th April 2020Do you care for a vulnerable family member or friend who can’t manage without your help? Are you looking after someone, on top of working, and trying to cope with Coronavirus?
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How technology is helping Worcestershire Care Home residents
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020Care homes across Worcestershire are using technology to help their residents during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Businesses urged to apply for grants now to support them during the Coronavirus pandemic
Published on Friday, 24th April 2020Over £78 million has been paid out to over 7,000 businesses affected by the Coronavirus in Worcestershire.
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Life on the frontline during the Coronavirus outbreak
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020The staff on the frontline, providing care to some of the most vulnerable people across Worcestershire continue to do a fantastic job, in difficult circumstances.
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How care homes are adapting to provide vital care during the Coronavirus outbreak
Published on Thursday, 23rd April 2020There are 179 care homes across Worcestershire, that are continuing to provide vital care for some of the county’s most vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak.
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What we are doing for children with SEND
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020Worcestershire Children First (WCF) are working closely with mainstream and special schools.
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Whole Lotta Love for NHS staff as Kidderminster company nears fundraising target
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020Everyone is giving a Whole Lotta Love to NHS staff currently battling the Coronavirus crisis, including Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant.
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Councillor Adrian Hardman praises dedication of care workers
Published on Friday, 17th April 2020The hard work and dedication shown by care staff across Worcestershire has been praised by Councillor Adrian Hardman.
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Stay home for another 3 weeks, Save Lives
Published on Friday, 17th April 2020Stay at home for another 3 weeks and help save lives.
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Showing our support through our signage
Published on Friday, 17th April 2020When the nation comes together this evening to clap for carers and key workers, Worcestershire Highways will be showing their appreciation too.
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