Worcester BID’s brand-new Welfare Wednesdays initiative has officially launched, bringing local services directly into the city centre to make them easier and more accessible for Worcester residents, businesses and their staff.

The initiative is being delivered through the Worcester BID Welfare Team, alongside the Worcester Safe Space welfare van, with the team partnering with a range of local organisations to bring valuable support into the heart of the city.

The first partnership has been with Kitsons Pharmacy, offering FREE flu vaccinations on selected dates, with no appointment necessary.

The first Welfare Wednesday took place on 3rd October, when more than 100 people received a free flu jab. The fantastic response highlights the value of making essential services convenient and accessible to the people who live and work in Worcester.

This October also marks a remarkable 277 years in business for Kitsons Pharmacy. A much-loved, long-standing independent pharmacy in Worcester, Kitsons has been part of the city’s community for generations. Worcester BID is delighted to have partnered with Kitsons during this special anniversary year, helping to celebrate this incredible milestone while providing an important health service to the local community.

Abbey Tocchini, Project & Communications Manager at Worcester BID, said:

“Welfare Wednesdays are a really exciting new initiative for Worcester BID. We know that businesses, their staff and the wider community can sometimes find it difficult to access the support and services they need, so we want to make that process as easy as possible by bringing those services directly into the city centre.

“The fantastic response to our first Welfare Wednesday with Kitsons Pharmacy, with more than 100 free flu jabs delivered, shows just how valuable this kind of initiative can be. We’re incredibly pleased with how the first event went and are looking forward to working with more local partners to bring a whole range of useful services to Worcester.”

And this is just the beginning.

Welfare Wednesdays will continue to develop, with Worcester BID looking to partner with a variety of local organisations and services to provide further opportunities and support for residents, businesses and their staff.

To find out more about getting your FREE flu jab with Kitsons Pharmacy, visit: https://www.facebook.com/kitsonspharmacy

If you have a service that you think could be part of a future Welfare Wednesday, please email info@worcesterbid.com to find out more.