Alongside Time to Talk Day, help us promote and raise awareness of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Orange Button Scheme. People wearing an Orange Button are trained to listen if you’re finding life tough or are worried about someone else. They can share information and resources with you that can help. […]

Do you or someone in your household rely on medical equipment that uses a lot of energy? You may be eligible for a one-off £250 payment to help with heating and energy bills this winter. This support is available to households with individuals, children or adults, who depend on high […]

If you’re looking for ideas to help you and your family stay active and entertained during the upcoming half term holiday, we’ve put a list together of some of the fun activities and events taking place across Herefordshire. Explore campfire cooking in Madley, crafting in Ledbury, Lego building in Hereford […]

There’s so much to discover on the Talk Community Directory this week, with new social groups, creative activities and cultural events popping up across the county. Whether you’re looking to meet others over a coffee, get creative, enjoy live music or find support as a carer, there are plenty of […]

Energy Savers Week is an opportunity to support individuals to reduce energy use and save money on energy bills. The Energy Saving Trust have teamed up with Citizens Advice to share everyday energy wins; from turning off the tap when you brush your teeth to tips on defrosting the freezer. […]

Families looking ahead to half term should save a space in their diary for Wednesday 18 February. We are looking forward to sharing details with families soon. Watch this space!

Young carers are quietly doing extraordinary things every day, balancing school, work, friendships, and caring responsibilities that most adults would struggle with. The Support Squad (a subgroup of the Carers Partnership Board) are working to introduce Young Carer ID cards to help change that. A Young Carer ID card offers […]

Residents are encouraged to check their State Pension age ahead of changes coming into place from April 2026. From 6th April the State Pension age is increasing from 66 to 67, in incremental stages as set out in the Pensions Act 2014. Those born between 6 April 1960 – 5 March […]

Looking to make positive changes this year? Whether it’s improving your health, connecting with your community, or finding local support, Talk Community is here to help you make 2026 your best year yet! On our Your Year, Your Move page, you’ll find a hand-picked selection of ways to get involved in […]

Please help us to spread the word about Healthy Start! If you, or someone you know is more than 10 weeks pregnant, or have a child under 4, you could get help to buy healthy food and milk. The Healthy Start scheme is an NHS initiative that offers a prepaid […]