This winter, Herefordshire is full of opportunities to celebrate and connect. From family-friendly holiday activities to community meals, we’ve put everything you need to know on our handy Community Christmas page. Whether it’s magical trails, meeting Father Christmas, enjoying Christmas fayres, or taking part in creative workshops, there are plenty […]

NHS England, The Department of Health and Social Care and The Department for Education are working together to improve the lives of young carers. They want to hear from young carers across Herefordshire to ensure that everyone’s voice can be heard and all young carers can be supported. NHS England […]

West Mercia Women’s Aid is offering a free online introductory course designed to help participants gain a deeper understanding of domestic abuse and its impact. The course will run on Tuesday 9th December at 9:30am and Thursday 15th January at 9:30am. It provides a foundation for anyone wanting to better […]

We’ve added some exciting opportunities and support services to the directory this week, some of which are ideal for winter. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, learn a new skill, or get practical advice, there’s something for everyone. Check out the latest additions: Herefordshire Prostate Support Group Make a […]

The Here for Herefordshire Holidays programme opens on Wednesday 3rd December at 4pm. Families with children and young people registered for benefits related free school meals can book up to 4 activity sessions over the Christmas holiday period. There’s a whole range of activities on offer this winter, from circus skills, […]

Following recent flooding in parts of Herefordshire, the Floodmobile will be visiting the county next week to support flood resilience efforts. The innovative Floodmobile showcases lots of examples of Property Flood Resilience (PFR) to help residents and business owners understand the various ways they can minimise disruption and damage from flooding. Flooding […]

Community Business Week is national campaign celebrating the incredible work community businesses are doing across the country. Here in Herefordshire, we are grateful to each and every one for doing their bit to support their local communities. Did you know about the ways we can support your local community business? […]

Keeping well in winter As the colder months set in, it’s important to look after your health and wellbeing. Winter can bring challenges such as flu, cold weather, and increased energy costs, but there are plenty of simple steps you can take to stay safe and healthy. Our Keeping Well […]

If you’re keen to improve your health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start this free quiz might be for you. You’ll be asked questions about your motivations and your lifestyle, then be offered an overall score out of 10 which will reflect how your lifestyle may be impacting […]

Screening is a way of identifying apparently healthy people who may have an increased risk of a particular condition and may benefit most from being screened. Screening can identify health problems early, even before symptoms appear, making treatment more effective. The NHS website provides more detailed information about the screening […]