Healthwatch Worcestershire

25/10/2025

💭Did you know there are now free online sessions as part of the Autism Central programme commissioned by NHS England.

These sessions offer a space for families to reflect and work together, sharing knowledge and skills.

All sessions are peer-led and co-produced with autistic people. They are grounded in lived experience and research.

To access, click the link below and select Midlands ⬇️

Find out more:

Talk to people who share similar experiences to yours by joining a workshop, drop-in session, coffee morning or virtual meeting.

24/10/2025

📢 Malvern Hills District Council – Residents’ Survey 2025 📢

Our annual Residents’ Survey is now live – and we want to hear from YOU! 🗣️

By taking part, you’ll be helping us understand what matters most to you about your local area and the services we provide.

Plus, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £75 voucher for a local, independent restaurant or shop of your choice! 🛍️🍽️

🕒 The survey takes around 15–20 minutes to complete, and you can save your progress to finish it later.

🗓️ Deadline: Midnight on 9 November 2025
Have your say and help shape the future of our community! 💚

Suvey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MHRS2025/

Healthy Communities Malvern Hills District
Malvern Vale Community Centre
Malvern Hills District Council

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

23/10/2025

Healthwatch Worcestershire attended Parkinson's Friendship Support Group 🌿

At the monthly meeting at Clarence Park Village, Malvern.

It brought together some incredible individuals, sharing their experiences and journeys with Parkinson's. 💬

It's always so inspiring to hear different perspectives and learn from each other's health journeys. Together, we continue to support one another and make meaningful connections.

💚 What are your experiences with Parkinson's? We’d love to hear your thoughts and continue the conversation!

Jenny Douglas

22/10/2025

Men’s Health Event
Drakes Broughton Village Hall
25th October

This is an event for health issues
For men
Offers free health checks
In community setting
Out of hours

The Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group
- Opportunity to receive a free PSA blood test

-MEN MUST REGISTER FOR THIS TEST ONLINE BEFORE THE EVENT - info on poster.

21/10/2025

🎉 Young Solutions Worcestershire – Tryangle Awards at the AGM (16 Oct) 🎉

A huge well done to all the amazing young people who were nominated and received awards at this year's Tryangle Awards during the AGM on 16th October! 🌟👏

It was a fantastic celebration of the incredible work being done across youth organisations in Worcestershire. A real reminder of the power and impact of youth work – thank you to everyone involved! 🙌💫 Pershore Riverside Centre Young Solutions Worcestershire WPCC The Hub Bromsgrove InUnity Wychavon Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire Worcester Bosch West Mercia Police

Solutions Worcestershire

20/10/2025

Have you heard about a new project called Warmth on Prescription, funded by the U.K. Government?

If you live in a low-income Worcestershire household where someone has a cold-sensitive long-term health condition, the Worcestershire Warmth on Prescription programme may be able to help keep your home warm during the winter.

To find out if you qualify and how to apply visit

Support is available for those with cold-sensitive health conditions living in a cold home.

19/10/2025

Have your children used the Lumi Nova app? It is an App for children aged 7-12 experiencing mild to moderate anxiety.

It is an engaging child-led parent/carer supported therapeutic intervention that can be used on most smartphones or tablets.

Lumi Nova are asking for feedback from parents who have used the App and you can get entered into a draw to win a £10 Amazon voucher 🙌

We are BFB Labs, the makers of Lumi Nova. We would love to hear your feedback on your experience so that we can understand if it has helped and to improve the service. This feedback form is for parents / carers of young people who have used Lumi Nova. There are ~10 multiple choice questions and 1 op...

18/10/2025

Did you know that Your Health, Your Wellbeing Worcestershire roving vans are travelling across Worcestershire to provide local healthcare services to patients closer to home.

Services include:

NHS Health Checks: Free health checks for patients aged 40 to 74 who have not had a stroke, or do not already have a pre-existing health condition.

GP Registration: Assistance with registering with a local GP to make sure you have access to healthcare when you need it.

Signposting: Guidance and information on where to find further help and support.

Cardiovascular Disease and Lipid Prevention Testing: Checks to help you prevent heart disease and manage your cholesterol levels.

Cancer Screening Advice: Information on which cancer screening you're eligible for, and when you should expect to receive it.

Sexual Health Services: Support and advice on maintaining good sexual health.

Digital Support: Assistance with digital services to ensure you can access important information and services online.

Infectious Disease Swabbing and Immunisations: Testing and vaccinations to protect you from infectious diseases, and keep you well.

Anyone in Worcestershire can visit the YHYW vans without an appointment. You don't need to be registered with a GP, and you don't have to provide proof of your identity to access the help and advice on offer as part of this service.

Please see this link to see where the vans will be

Your Health, Your Wellbeing

18/10/2025

Here are some really helpful Apps to support your mental health and promote positive wellbeing.

17/10/2025

🤔 Did you know that, all parent carers have a right to ask for an assessment of their needs at any time.

The aim of a carer’s assessment is to give you a chance to tell social services about the things that could make looking after yourchild easier for you.

This may result in getting services or direct payments to meet your own assessed needs.

Parents of disabled children (called parent carers in
the legislation), young people and young carers have
strengthened rights to an assessment of their needs
under the Children and Families Act 2014.
The Children and Families Act amended the Children
Act 1989 (sections17ZD, 17ZE12 and 17ZF).

Under it, local authorities must assess parent carers if:

• it appears to the authority that the parent carer may
have needs for support’, or they

• receive a request from the parent carer to assess the
parent carer’s needs for support.’

These assessments are called parent carer’s needs
assessments.

The Act also says that:

A parent carer’s needs assessment must include an
assessment of whether it is appropriate for the parent
carer to provide, or continue to provide, care for the
disabled child, in the light of the parent carer’s needs for support, other needs and wishes. (Children Act 1989 section17ZD (9))

Have you ever had or requested an assessment within the last 12 months? We would love to hear your experience. Please complete our feedback form 💬

NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during these challenging times, but there might be things that can be improved for you and your loved ones. Please take five minutes to share your story with us.

16/10/2025

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think — but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Be the boss of your cholesterol. Take charge of your health with small, manageable changes that can make a big difference — from eating heart-friendly foods and staying active, to checking in with your GP. Knowing your numbers is the first step toward feeling your best.​

This National Cholesterol Month in October, there are lots of help, resources and advice available

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think — but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Be the boss of your cholesterol

15/10/2025

The latest LeDer report (for 2023) has been published. The report, “Learning from Lives and Deaths - people with a learning disability and autistic personality people”, has been produced by Kings College London and you can see it, together with easy read and plain English versions, on their website

The latest annual LeDeR report in collaboration with our academic partners on behalf of NHS England.