Household eligibility for winter support schemes

The UK Government encourages eligible households to check if they qualify for winter support programmes. Cold Weather Payments offer £25 automatically when temperatures drop below zero for seven consecutive days. These payments are made to those receiving certain benefits, including Pension Credit and Universal Credit.  Other support includes the £150 Warm […]

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What’s new on the Talk Community Directory?

As the days grow shorter, our list of activities keeps growing longer! This month, there’s a bit of everything: from cosy coffee mornings and crafty markets, to support sessions and wellness courses. Whether you’re looking to tackle stress, pick up a second-hand read, or join a friendly gathering, there’s something […]

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Parent Carer Voice Survey now live!

Are you a parent or carer of a child / young person with Special Educational Needs / Disabilities (aged 0-25) in Herefordshire? Then Parent Carer Voice Herefordshire (PCVH) want to hear from you! PCV Herefordshire have co-produced their 2024 annual survey with Herefordshire Council and the Integrated Care System (ICS) […]

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Have you been affected by recent flooding?

Herefordshire Council is calling for people whose properties have flooded recently to get in touch. Over the past week, many communities across the county have been affected by flooding. The council is asking those who have suffered property flooding to report it and share any images or videos on our website. This […]

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Explore the new look SEND newsletter online!

The SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) newsletter is co-produced by Herefordshire Council, Parent Carer Voice Herefordshire and Herefordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. The newsletter aims to provide easy access to key information and updates for families of children and young people with SEND. In the latest issue, you will find […]

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Fully Funded Antenatal Classes

The Real Birth Studio Hereford has been granted UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) funding until February 2025 to provide antenatal classes and sessions for low income and vulnerable pregnant women. Sessions include a maternity and baby clothes exchange, breastfeeding drop ins, teenager antenatal, mindfulness, men’s birthing conversations and more. You need […]

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Join Us at the Rural Business Advice Day!

On Tuesday, 12th November, from 12pm to 6pm, Herefordshire Rural Hub will be hosting a Rural Business Advice Day at Lyde Arundel, HR4 7SN. This free event is packed with expert advice on everything from environmental schemes and grants, to succession planning, training opportunities, rural crime prevention, free health checks […]

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