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Any family member living with a child under three years old in Worcestershire can now get expert support to stop smoking.

Smoke Free Homes is a new service to help people quit smoking. It’s available to mums, dads, carers, in fact anyone who lives with a child under the age of three in Worcestershire.

Over 300 families and children got in the festive spirit as they visited Father Christmas’ magical grotto at WANDS family hub, Droitwich this afternoon (19^th December 2022)

With common winter illnesses on the rise among young people, teams within local health organisations are encouraging parents to familiarise themselves with the local healthcare options available before they need them.

This festive season, families across Worcestershire are encouraged to visit a local Family Hub located around the county to get involved in the range of Christmas activities taking place.

By Action for Children Volunteer: Maria Harrison

I am delighted to share that last month I was invited to attend the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust (HWHCT) Staff Awards, as one of five volunteers representing the organisations that come under Starting Well Partnership. I was invited to attend after being shortlisted for the Volunteer Award and even more excited to announce that we won!

Volunteers from Starting Well Partnership were recognised for their outstanding contributions to Children, Young People and Families across Worcestershire at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust annual awards ceremony.

A team who play a key role in supporting families to achieve their breastfeeding goals have been nominated for a local health and social care award.

A new website has launched to support children and young people’s mental health in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Schools and colleges across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to hold a 'Great Big Lunch Break' to promote mental health awareness among children and young people.

Face to face health visiting appointments are now available to all Worcestershire families with children aged 0-5 years.

Families of children in Worcestershire can now book an appointment to see their local health visitor.

Teams from the Starting Well Partnership will be popping up at events throughout the summer holidays to offer advice, information and fun for all of the family.