Health and Social Care
This section of our website provides information about our role in
safeguarding public health and how we support everyone within our
district community to be as healthy as they can be.
NHS Worcestershire is
responsible for:
- maintaining and improving the health of the local
population;
- commissioning primary, secondary and tertiary services;
- developing primary care; and
- providing community and other health services.
You can view information and advice on seasonal flu and
vaccinations on NHS Choices
website
Worcestershire County Councill delivers social
care services for vulnerable people living in the Wyre Forest
district and provides information about community care and support
services available to people who need help because of frailty,
illness, disability or mental illness.
NHS Direct
If you are concerned about your health and need immediate
advice, contact your GP or NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
NHS Direct is a 24-hour
nurse-led helpline providing confidential healthcare advice.