A national test of the Emergency Alerts system will take place on Sunday, 7th September at 3pm. These alerts, sent directly to mobile phones, provide critical, life-saving information during emergencies. However, for those who have a secret or secondary phone hidden from an abuser, receiving these alerts could pose serious risks. […]

If you are helping to share messages about the Baton of Hope Tour and would like to explore how to talk about suicide and mental health responsibly, you may be interested in signing up to a fully funded information session being delivered by Samaritans. The upcoming session is funded by […]

As we move into September, there are even more ways to connect, share, and find support across Herefordshire. This week’s new additions range from friendly cafés offering community and conversation, to creative local projects and specialist support groups. Take a look and see what’s happening near you! Community Café – […]

We wanted to say a big thank you to all the activity providers who made this summer’s Here for Herefordshire Holidays such a success! Thanks to your hard work and dedication, the children were able to make happy memories, go home with smiles on their faces, and food in their […]

VCSE organisations across Herefordshire are invited to contribute to building a stronger, more inclusive social value framework at the upcoming workshop. This interactive session offers a collaborative platform for local charities, community groups, and voluntary organisations to offer input on priority areas, forge new partnerships, and influence how social impact […]

NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the Department for Education are working together to improve the lives of young carers — and they need your voice to help make it happen. A series of workshops, led by young carers, will take place in September to gather […]

Four grant schemes are now open to help local groups, charities and organisations make a difference in their communities. The Small Sparks Grant, delivered in partnership with Herefordshire Community Foundation, offers up to £1,000 for grassroots projects that bring people together, build local connections, and strengthen resilience. It’s designed for […]

NHS England has launched a new campaign to encourage young people and parents to make sure they are up to date with the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, which helps protect against several types of cancer. The HPV vaccine is routinely offered to boys and girls in Year 8 (aged 12–13). […]

The Talk Community Healthy Lifestyles Service is expanding, with new opportunities to get involved across Herefordshire. A brand-new Healthy Lifestyle Drop-in is now running at Ledbury RFC, giving local residents more choice and flexibility to access free one-to-one support. Drop in to speak with a health and wellbeing trainer for […]

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. The first cohort of people to be affected will be people born between 6th April 1960 – 5th March […]