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Community pharmacies are often the first point of contact for people seeking help with minor ailments. They provide vital services like the new “Pharmacy First” scheme, which allows pharmacists to prescribe certain medicines without a GP visit. We wanted to understand how accessible pharmacy services are, how aware people are of the range of services that pharmacy provides, and any barriers they face. We surveyed 555 people across Worcestershire, including workshops for 55 members of SpeakEasy N.O.W., a learning disability charity, to gather people’s experiences of pharmacy services.

Our latest annual report highlights our impact on health and social care services in Worcestershire over the past 12 months.

As a County with a higher than average older population the challenge which dementia presents for the individual, their carers, our communities and for the health and care system locally is set to increase.

Through this work we have heard of both the positive aspects of care and support provided to people living with dementia and their loved ones and also some of the struggles and issues encountered.

The aim of the project was to hear young people’s views on their own physical health and their emotional wellbeing. It sought to understand where they looked for information about health and wellbeing both online and in person, and if there were any topics that they felt they did not have enough information on. It gave the young people an opportunity to feedback on their experiences of accessing emotional wellbeing/mental health support services.

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We spoke with 55 people with vision impairment and also representative organisations: Sight Concern Worcestershire, Macular Society and Worcestershire Sight Loss Council about their experience of NHS and social care services.

Our 2022-23 annual report highlights our impact on health and social care services in Worcestershire over the past 12 months.

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Worcestershire County Council have developed an Online Self Assessment Form, which enables people to register with the Council and submit an online form outlining their care and support needs.

The effectiveness of health messaging is key in supporting people to live longer, healthier lives through helping them to make healthier lifestyle choices and treating avoidable illness early on. It is especially important for health messaging to reach and be heard by those sectors of the population experiencing health inequalities.

You will find the minutes and associated documents for this public board meeting below

You will find the minutes and associated documents for this public board meeting below