Wednesday Wave is here, you can help so get involved 😍

Today is #WorldSmileDay so we want to know, what makes you smile? 😁 Sharing what brings a smile to your face could help someone else if they're feeling low 💚

That's made me happy,😁 #KEMPMilly

We are still here to help during Covid-19 Our hard-working volunteers are on hand to help with daily tasks for anyone who has no support and is self-isolating in Worcestershire. Phone us on 01905 768053 or head to our website for more information: worcestershire.gov.uk/here2help

We are proud to be supporting Carer Rights Day. If you are a carer and feel you need help or support then please call us on our helpline 0300 012 4272

The NHS is prioritising the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. When it is your turn to get the vaccine you will be contacted. This may be by phone or letter from your GP or national NHS booking service.

Don't forget some pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. They can provide advice, medication and prescriptions. Find out which pharmacies are open in Herefordshire and Worcestershire here: bit.ly/2WCPv9E

If your loved one sadly needs to be in hospital at Christmas, we'll help you to stay in touch & arrange a video call We know Christmas is always a difficult time for anyone in hospital so we're connecting patients to their families using Facetime or Zoom worcsacute.nhs.uk/news-and-media…

The NHS is on its knees, we can ALL help. #HandsFaceSpace will reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and also protect from other winter illnesses such as norovirus (vomiting bug) and influenza. Let’s look after ourselves and each other so the NHS can be there for us when we need it

The entire West Midlands Region will be entering increased tier restrictions from midnight: Tier 3: Herefordshire Shropshire Worcestershire Tier 4: Birmingham Solihull Dudley Sandwell Walsall Wolverhampton Staffordshire Stoke-on-Trent Coventry Warwickshire #HandsFaceSpace

If you require our assistance please be aware that our staff will arrive in PPE in order to protect you, themselves and their loved ones We also ask that those at the address wear a face mask too in order to further protect everyone 💚

As well as the NHS, here's a few other support services ready to help you ❤️ Samaritans - 116 123 Domestic Abuse UK - 0808 200 0247 NSPCC - 0808 800 5000 Child Abuse Helpline - 0800 1111 Young Men's Mental Health - 0800 58 58 58 Young Person's Mental Health - 0800 068 4141

At home shouldn’t mean at risk. If you or someone you know is suffering from #DomesticAbuse, the stay at 🏡 instructions in lockdown do not apply. Support services are available via gov.uk/domestic-abuse. In immediate danger? Please call 999 #YouAreNotAlone

GP is open. Face to face consultations need to be considered as another diagnostic tool. Weigh up risks, benefits, uncertainties & decide if needed. Each decision specific to the individual patient. Currently the scales will usually (but not always) fall in favour of remote care

The COVID-19 vaccine will always be available free of charge. The NHS will never ask you to share bank details to confirm your identity or pay for a vaccine. For more on the COVID-19 vaccine visit nhs.uk/CovidVaccine

Our ward staff are really busy at the moment, so we've set up a new service to help them focus on caring for patients, while also keeping you updated if your loved one ends up in hospital. 1/3...

Please share... so important that as many people as possible get the #covidvaccine when they are invited. We know BAME communities are at higher risk from #COVID19. This message in Hindi/Urdu hopefully tackles some of the misinformation circulating. I have had mine 😊💉💙🙏

Cases of the new South African variant of Covid-19 have been found in the WR3 area of Worcestershire. Residents in the area are encouraged to get a test at the Mobile Testing Unit at The White Hart pub, Fernhill Heath. Find out more here: worcestershire.gov.uk/covid19variant

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Mental health is just important as physical health, and ill mental health can be life threatening to someone who is suffering. Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. Every step we take towards preventing suicide is a step towards a mentally healthier society. #mentalhealth