Worcester City Primary Care Network

15/07/2025

WorkWell is a joint scheme from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

15/07/2025

🧠🌾 Rural Mental Health Workshop – Supporting Our Farming Communities 🌿👨‍🌾

Join us for a free Rural Mental Health Workshop as part of the Wellbeing in Wychavon community scheme.

📅 Friday, 18 July 2025
🕛 12pm – 3pm
📍 Whittington Village Hall, Church Lane, WR5 2RQ

Delivered by We are Farming Minds, this workshop is designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges faced by lone-working men in rural areas.

✅ Learn to spot the signs of poor mental health
✅ Discover resources and support options
✅ Open to all – especially those working or living in rural areas

🎟 Book your place now: https://tinyurl.com/2p6udtks

For more info, contact Hayley Corbett: hayley.corbett@wychavon.gov.uk
More details at 👉 www.wychavon.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing

Let’s look after each other’s wellbeing 💚

14/07/2025

🥎 Serving up FREE Tennis this Summer! 🥎

In partnership with Worcester City Council, Freedom Leisure is excited to offer FREE tennis courts on selected dates during July and August at Cripplegate Park and Gheluvelt Park.

Courts are filling up fast - make sure you book to avoid disappointment! https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/FreedomLeisureTennis



Worcester

14/07/2025

Final reminder to book your HAF summer holiday activities before the end of term! 🌞

This year’s programme runs from 22nd July to 29th August and offers a wide range of free activities for eligible children and young people.

Activities include sports camps, theatre and performing arts workshops, day trips, youth groups, team challenges, circus skills, and lots more!

To book, families must first register on the HAF booking site. Please note that verification can take up to 4 working days, so we encourage families to register as soon as possible.

Once verified, you’ll receive login details to access the booking system. Each eligible child can book up to 16 activity sessions over the summer.

Register here: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/childrens-social-care/virtual-family-hub/holiday-activities-and-food-haf-programme/how-take-part-holiday-activities-and-food-haf

Follow HAF Worcestershire for regular updates.

14/07/2025

😴 Struggling with poor sleep or insomnia?
You're not alone — and help is available through your general practice.

📣 Sleepstation is a free NHS-supported service offering expert, personalised help to improve your sleep — all without medication.

✅ Self-refer today:
🔗 https://app.sleepstation.org.uk/nhs/register
📞 Or call: 0333 800 9404

Most people notice a real improvement in just 3–4 weeks. The service is completely confidential and helps you sleep better, naturally. 🌙

🛏️ Available through your GP practice.

04/07/2025

🧴☀️ Skin Cancer Awareness App!

We’re sharing an educational tool designed to raise awareness and help people learn more about skin cancer prevention and early detection.

🧠 This app is for educational use only and does NOT replace NHS clinical pathways.

🔍 If you notice any unusual changes to your skin or have concerns, please contact your GP directly.

https://www.skcin.org/

✅ Stay informed. Stay safe in the sun!

26/06/2025

Visit www.familyfunandsupport.com to see how you can keep the children entertained this summer.

17/06/2025

🎗️ Prostate Cancer Workshop – You're Invited!
📅 Tuesday 24th June 2025
🕙 10am – 3pm
📍 Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, B98 7UB

Join us for a free, supportive session for anyone Living With and Beyond Prostate Cancer.
✅ Meet others & share experiences
✅ Learn to manage symptoms & boost wellbeing
✅ Get expert advice on lifestyle, fatigue & the future

Facilitated by Macmillan's Ben Furlow and NHS Urology Nurse Clare Williams.

📞 Book your place: 01562 513273 / 07742 506008
📧 kim.smart@nhs.net | ben.furlow@nhs.net

07/06/2025

Not got the parmesan for your pasta bake or chillis for your stir fry?🌶
Look at what you have in the fridge that you can use instead – any cheese will do for a meal and dried chilli flakes are fine and last longer! 🧀
Don’t be scared to swap around – you may surprise yourself at your ingenuity!
For more info visit: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/lets-waste-less/foodsavvy

03/06/2025