Healthwatch Worcestershire

24/06/2026

Please see attached the results poster of the 2025/26 Big Quality Conversation survey conducted by the Acute Trust.

23/06/2026

Family Fun Day

Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club 20th Birthday Celebration

*Date: Sunday 28th June 12-4pm

*Cost: £2.50 per Person Wristbands issued and all activities are included free of charge.

*Venue: Perdiswell Young Peoples Leisure Club (‘Blue Roof’) Perdiswell Park Droitwich Road, Worcester, WR3 7SN

*All activities are included in your wristband entry:
Bouncy Castle, inflatable slide, Inflatable assault course,
Fairground Games, Slime making with WPCF, Play Worcester - fun play activities,
Severn Rivers Trust workshop, Facepainting, Super 1’s cricket, Drumming Workshop, Circus skills and more,

*Raffles tickets will be sold on the day and we have some great prizes such as:
Ravenmeadow Jungle Safari & Adventure Golf, David Lloyd Gym, Glazey Pottery,
and much more...

Guest appearances: Play Worcester, Severn Rivers Trust, local councillors and some of wonderful funders who have supported the charity over the years!

Booking Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclXqqs9-3SzyVdWSKmXx66yZY6pvpTHyP3bo_JPxR5ZT7CIg/viewform

23/06/2026

🌡HEAT health warning for Worcestershire 🌡️

Temperatures are expected to reach around 34°C on Thursday — this level of heat can affect your health, so it’s important to take extra care.
💛 Looking after your health in the heat
💧 Stay hydrated

Drink water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty
Avoid too much alcohol, caffeine, or sugary drinks

🧊 Keep your body cool

Take cool showers or use a damp cloth on your neck/wrists
Wear light, loose, breathable clothing
Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)

😴 Rest and listen to your body

Slow down and take breaks
Watch for signs of heat exhaustion (dizziness, headache, nausea)

🏠 Keep your home as cool as possible
🪟 Shut windows, curtains and blinds during the day
🌙 Open windows at night when it cools down
🔌 Turn off lights and appliances that generate heat

🤝 Look out for others
Please check in on:
👵 Older neighbours
👩‍🦽 People with health conditions
👶 Young children and carers

👉 If someone feels unwell in the heat, help them cool down and seek advice if needed.
Let’s prioritise our health and look out for each other during the hot weather ☀️💛

23/06/2026

🎥Raising Awareness of Sensory Impairment

This short video shares real experiences of:
• Appointment letters that can be read independently
• Receiving important health information in ways that work
• Staff speaking directly to patients and facing them, so lip‑reading and clear communication are possible
• Greater understanding and awareness of sensory needs helping people feel supported rather than overlooked

👉 Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCOR390t_jU

This video was requested by NHS decision‑makers who want to:
- improve access to services
- hearing directly from people with lived experience
- raise awareness of everyday barriers
- understand how small changes can make healthcare more accessible

A huge thank you to our three participants for sharing their experiences so openly:
-John Irvine
-Jodie McLoughlin
-Lucy Rowberry.

If you have lived experience of being deaf, blind, partially sighted, or having other sensory needs and would like to share your experiences, we’d really like to hear from you, please click on the link below:
👉 Have your say: https://www.healthwatchworcestershire.co.uk/have-your-say
📧 Or contact Abby Jane, Engagement Officer: [email protected]

This video shares the lived experiences of people with sensory impa...

22/06/2026

Worcestershire’s Su***de Prevention Partnership Update:

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de has changed their 24/7 helpline number (HopelineUK).

The phone number has changed from 0800 068 4141 to 0300 102 2470.

All other contact details are remaining the same:
Text HOPE TO 88247
Email [email protected]
Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org

21/06/2026

🩵 FREE PSA TESTING EVENT – PERSHORE 🩵

Early detection can save lives.

The Worcestershire Prostate Cancer Support Group is offering FREE PSA blood tests for men on:

📅 Saturday 4th July 2026
🕤 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Pershore Medical Centre, Queen Elizabeth House, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PX

✅ Free PSA test
✅ Quick and simple blood test
✅ Opportunity to take a proactive step for your health

⚠️ Booking is essential and can only be made online.
Bookings open on Monday 25th May via:

🌐 www.mypsatests.org.uk

For further information:
🌐 www.worcspcsg.com
📱 Mobile/Text: 07876 556466

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family, friends, colleagues and community groups. Raising awareness of prostate cancer and encouraging early testing could make a real difference.

21/06/2026

📢 Have You Used Social Prescribing Services? We'd Love to Hear From You! 💙

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) is working with the Patients Association to gather feedback from people who have received support from a Social Prescribing Link Worker.

🤝 A Social Prescribing Link Worker (sometimes called a Community Connector, Social Prescriber, or Community Navigator) helps people access non-medical support, community activities, and local services to improve their health and wellbeing.

📝 If you have ever received support from one of these services, please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your experiences. Your feedback will help shape NASP's future strategy and ensure social prescribing services continue to meet the needs of patients and communities.

🔗 Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASP

📣 Please share this post with friends, family, and community groups who may have used social prescribing services.

Thank you for helping improve support services for everyone. 💙

21/06/2026

📢 Have You Used Social Prescribing Services? We'd Love to Hear From You! 💙

The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) is working with the Patients Association to gather feedback from people who have received support from a Social Prescribing Link Worker.

🤝 A Social Prescribing Link Worker (sometimes called a Community Connector, Social Prescriber, or Community Navigator) helps people access non-medical support, community activities, and local services to improve their health and wellbeing.

📝 If you have ever received support from one of these services, please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your experiences. Your feedback will help shape NASP's future strategy and ensure social prescribing services continue to meet the needs of patients and communities.

🔗 The link is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASP

📣 Please share this post with friends, family, and community groups who may have used social prescribing services.

Thank you for helping improve support services for everyone. 💙

21/06/2026

Need help after crime?

Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice:
Call Supportline on 08 08 16 89 111
Info: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk

20/06/2026

Informing the mental health strategy for England

- Department of health and social care is seeking practical examples and implementation evidence to inform a mental health strategy for England.

Please review the full call for evidence page before completing this survey.

This survey will close at 11.59pm on 10 July 2026.

CLICK HERE: https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/informing-the-mental-health-strategy-for-england