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Public and voluntary sector organisations across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are coming together to raise awareness of the wide range of mental health support available to residents ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (4th – 10th May 2026) is a national campaign dedicated to opening up conversations about mental health before, during, and after pregnancy. 

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has introduced new clinical uniforms for more than 3,000 staff adopting the new national NHS uniform.

Extended Minor Injury Unit x ray services in Bromsgrove and Malvern will be available throughout the Easter weekend

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has confirmed the appointment of Biraj (Beej) Parmar as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective from 1st April 2026.

We are expanding diagnostic support across the county this March, with extended weekend X ray services available at MIUs in Bromsgrove and Malvern.

Local NHS doctor recognised for research improving care for people with autism and learning disabilities

24/7 mental health text service is available for people across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, offering immediate and confidential help whenever it’s needed.

We are taking action to make health information clearer and easier to understand for patients, families, and carers. 

To help ease pressures on emergency services, the NHS in Worcestershire is urging the public to use their local minor local injury units (MIUs) and other alternatives to emergency departments this winter.

Families supported by Orchard Service, children’s community nursing and palliative care team were treated to a magical evening at a festive light trail last week.