Healthwatch Worcestershire

07/08/2026

💬 Have you recently used a health or care service in Worcestershire?

Whether you've visited your GP, local hospital, dentist, pharmacy, or used any other health or social care service, we'd like to hear about your experience.

It doesn't matter whether your experience was positive or negative. By sharing your feedback, you can help highlight what is working well and where improvements may be needed.

Healthwatch Worcestershire is independent and impartial. We listen to people's experiences and make sure the voices of local residents are heard by NHS leaders and care providers.

Everything you tell us is confidential.

🗣️ Share your experience here:
https://www.healthwatchworcestershire.co.uk/share-your-views

06/08/2026

Today is Cycle to Work Day! 🚲

Cycling is a great way to support both physical and mental wellbeing while reducing your environmental impact.

Whether it's cycling to work, cycling to the shops or enjoying a ride with family and friends, every journey counts.

Benefits of cycling include:
✅ Improving fitness
✅ Supporting mental wellbeing
✅Reducing stress
✅ Saving money on travel costs
✅ Helping the environment
✅ Improving local air quality

How do you like to stay active in Worcestershire?

06/08/2026

Looking for activities during the summer holidays?

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, run by Worcestershire County Council and local providers, offers free holiday activities and healthy meals for eligible children and young people across Worcestershire.

Children can enjoy a wide range of activities, including:

✅ Sports and games
✅ Arts and crafts
✅ Outdoor adventures
✅ Team activities and new experiences
✅ Healthy meals and snacks
✅ Activities designed for different ages and interests

The programme helps children stay active, build confidence, make friends and have fun throughout the school holidays.

The HAF Programme is primarily available to children aged 5-16 who receive benefits-related Free School Meals, with some additional places available for other children and young people who may need support.

🌐 Find out more and check eligibility:
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/HAF

Please share with any families who may benefit.

05/08/2026

🧠 Have Your Say on Mental Health Services in Worcestershire

Healthwatch Worcestershire wants to hear from people living with psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, as well as those who care for someone with one of these conditions.

If this applies to you, your experiences really matter.

We've created a short survey to understand:
✅ What is working well in local services
✅ Where people are facing challenges
✅ What could be improved

Your feedback will help shape future health and care services across Worcestershire.

👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JV6GSXC

The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and your voice can make a real difference.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Thank you for helping us improve care and support in our community.

05/08/2026

This Playday, we're celebrating the role that play, outdoor spaces and positive family connections have in helping children and young people thrive.

Playing helps children:
✅ Build confidence
✅ Develop social skills
✅ Stay active
✅ Support emotional wellbeing
✅ Explore and learn

There are lots of parks, green spaces and family activities across Worcestershire to help children make the most of the summer holidays.

How are your family spending time together this summer?

04/08/2026

📍 We're at the Malvern Help Centre this Thursday!

Healthwatch Worcestershire will be attending the Malvern Help Centre Community Support Hub, and we'd love to meet you.

If you'd like to share your experiences of local health and social care services, ask a question, raise a concern, or find out more about what we do, please come along for a chat.

Whether you've used:

✅ GP services
✅ Hospitals
✅ Mental health services
✅ Children's services
✅ Adult social care services
✅ Dental services
✅ Pharmacy services

We want to hear about what's working well and where improvements could be made.

📅 Thursday 6 August
🕙 10:00am to 12:00 noon
📍 Langland Stadium (MTFC Clubhouse), WR14 2EQ

The Malvern Help Centre Community Support Hub brings together a range of local organisations offering advice, support and information, and everyone is welcome.

We hope to see you there!

04/08/2026

🔎 ADHD Medication Reviews – We Need Your Help 🔎

We've been contacted by some families who are concerned that their child's ADHD medication is not being reviewed as regularly as it should be.

National guidance says that children and young people taking ADHD medication should have a specialist medication review at least once a year.

We'd like to understand whether this is an isolated issue or something affecting more families across Worcestershire.

💊 If your child or young person takes ADHD medication, we'd be grateful if you could tell us:

✅ How often is their medication reviewed? ✅ When was their last review? ✅ Who carries out the review? ✅ Have you ever had to chase for an appointment? ✅ Have you experienced any delays or problems accessing reviews?

Please contact us at [email protected]

📢 We're particularly interested in hearing from families whose child has gone longer than 12 months without a medication review.

Your experiences can help us raise concerns with local services and ensure children and young people receive appropriate support.

💙 Thank you for sharing your experiences.

04/08/2026

🎗 Could you help raise cancer awareness in your community?

Community Cancer Champions are volunteers who help share information about cancer prevention, signs and symptoms, and NHS screening programmes across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Free training is available and you don't need any previous health knowledge to get involved.

Training can help you learn about:

✅ Common signs and symptoms of cancer
✅ NHS cancer screening programmes
✅ Cancer prevention and healthy lifestyle choices
✅ How to talk confidently about cancer and encourage people to seek support when needed

By becoming a Community Cancer Champion, you could help raise awareness, encourage earlier diagnosis and make a positive difference in your local community. 💙

📱 Find out more: www.communitypower.org.uk

04/08/2026

🚹💙 Could YOU help shape the future of prostate cancer care? 💙🚹

The NHS has launched a major new research programme, Prostate Progress, and will be inviting 500,000 men who have or have had prostate cancer to take part. The aim is to improve early detection, develop better treatments, and help future generations of men live longer, healthier lives.

🔬 By sharing their experiences and allowing researchers to securely link this information with NHS records, participants can help unlock new insights into prostate cancer and improve care for thousands of men in the future.

⚠️ Did you know?
• Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK.
• Around 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.
• Black men are approximately twice as likely to develop prostate cancer, making their participation in research especially important.

📩 If you receive an invitation from the NHS, please consider taking part. Your experience could help improve diagnosis, treatment, and support for future generations.

💙 Every story matters. 💙 Every voice counts. 💙 Together, we can help change the future of prostate cancer care.

Read more here:

NHS England » NHS inviting 500,000 men to join major prostate cancer research programme

03/08/2026

Looking for affordable ways to keep the children entertained this summer? ☀️

Children under 16 can travel by bus for free across Worcestershire throughout August, making it easier for families to enjoy low-cost days out during the summer holidays.

Here are a few places you could visit:

📍 Stourport - Riverside Meadows
Free paddling pool, play area, skatepark and live bandstand music on selected Sundays.

📍 Kidderminster - Brinton Park
Splash pad, skatepark, open green spaces and summer entertainment.

📍 Bromsgrove - Sanders Park
Skatepark, basketball courts, play area, duck pond and free bandstand concerts.

📍 Evesham - Abbey Park
Splash pad, playground, abbey ruins and riverside walks.

📍 Droitwich Spa - Lido Park
Splash pad, play areas, café, courts and bandstand events.

📍 Worcester - Gheluvelt Park
Popular splash pad, play area, duck pond, café and open spaces.

📍 Redditch - Arrow Valley Country Park
Large lake, walking and cycling trails, play area, skatepark and summer events.

Whether you're looking for somewhere to cool down, keep active or spend time outdoors, there are plenty of family-friendly destinations to explore across Worcestershire.

⚠️ Please check bus timetables before travelling, as some services may operate reduced timetables on Sundays.

💬 Know a great place to visit by bus in Worcestershire? Share your suggestions in the comments.