The Here for Herefordshire Holidays programme will be back for Christmas 2024 and we are looking for new providers. Funded by the UK Government, the programme offers a fantastic range of indoor and outdoor activities to school aged children (reception to year 11) who are eligible for benefit related school […]

Today marks both World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day; the two issues can often be closely linked. Poor mental health and associated issues can often be a cause of homelessness, whilst inadequate housing or homelessness can lead to poor mental health. Read more about World Mental Health Day and World Homeless […]

If you’re looking for ideas to help you and your family stay active and entertained during the autumn half term, we have started putting together a list of the different activities and events taking place across the county. There’s everything from spooky potions, puppets and trails to free family cooking […]

The national NHS Flu vaccination programme has now launched and eligible individuals are being encouraged to get their flu vaccination when invited. By getting vaccinated you can protect yourself and your loved ones, and reduce potential impact on local NHS services. The NHS flu vaccination is given free to adults who are […]

The Department of Health and Social Care, in partnership with the charity London Hearts, is offering £500,000 to help communities fund the installation of life-saving defibrillators in public spaces.   Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and match funding of £750 or £660 is required depending on the […]

The Cart Shed is offering a fully-funded, six-week course starting on Thursday 17th October, designed to help parents better understand the needs of their autistic family members. Led by professionals with lived experience, each session will cover neurodiversity-affirming practices while giving you tools to manage your own wellbeing. The sessions […]

As the leaves start to fall and pumpkin spiced everything makes its return, why not dive into something new this autumn? Whether you’re looking to brush up on your numeracy skills, get career-ready, or simply enjoy a fun quiz night, there’s something for everyone this week! Here are the latest […]

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service provide fire safety advice to everyone. A free Home Fire Safety Visit (HFSV) can be carried out for the more vulnerable such as the elderly, people living alone and those with reduced mobility. We have learnt that visiting people in their own homes […]

World Homeless Day is observed internationally on October 10th. It provides a platform to raise awareness about the experiences of people facing homelessness, as well as highlighting what we can do recognise homelessness in our communities and an opportunity to showcase work that is being done to tackle issues surrounding […]

World Mental Health Day takes place each year on 10th October; it is an opportunity to come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. This year the theme for World Mental Health Day is workplace mental health. Many of us spend large parts of our […]