Over the Christmas and Easter periods, the Community Connector Team has been working alongside hospital staff to help patients return home safely and feel supported beyond their time in hospital. During these busy discharge periods, Community Connectors supported people preparing to leave hospital by offering reassurance, practical advice and information […]

Over the past couple of years, WOW events helped bring people together across Herefordshire through shared activities, food and friendly local spaces. Run by community organisations and supported by the Household Support Fund, WOW aimed to reduce isolation and help people feel more connected. While the funding has now ended […]

The Staunton on Wye Talk Community Hub was buzzing recently when members of our Community Connector Team popped in to meet local people and share information about new services and support available in the area. The team were there to talk through details of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), […]

The Talk Community Directory is home to hundreds of Herefordshire-based services and events. Some of this month’s newest additions include: Landau Education and Supported EmploymentRoss on Wye Community Garden Open DayThe Positives of Autism Workshop with Autism West MidlandsPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) Workshop with Autism West MidlandsFree Junior Outdoor BowlingHerefordshire […]

Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 11–17 May 2026 and this year’s theme is Action – encouraging us all to take simple, practical steps to support our mental wellbeing and that of others. Herefordshire Mind is supporting the week with ideas to help individuals, […]

Two important vaccination programmes are now available to help protect people most at risk of serious illness. The RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vaccine is available free on the NHS for all adults aged 75 and over and for adults living in a care home for older people. RSV is a […]

Turning Point has launched Know Your K, a new ketamine harm reduction campaign aimed at raising awareness of the effects of ketamine and supporting people to stay safer. The campaign provides clear, factual information about ketamine, including potential risks, advice on reducing harm if people choose to use it, the […]

Herefordshire Libraries are launching free Stay and Play sessions for parents, carers and young children, starting from 27 April. The weekly drop‑in sessions will take place at Hereford, Leominster, Ross‑on‑Wye and Ledbury libraries, offering a welcoming space for children aged 0–5 years and their families. Building on the success of […]

Helping families stay healthy  Healthy Start is a national scheme which aims to support healthy nutrition for children and pregnant women. The scheme provides eligible families with a Healthy Start Card with money on it to spend on fruit, vegetables (fresh, tinned and frozen) and milk, as well as free […]

With the sun starting to make more of an appearance, it’s a great time to get out and about and connect with what’s happening locally. Here are some of the latest activities, groups and opportunities that have been added to the Talk Community Directory. Bingo Night – Holme Lacy Village […]