Little Dewchurch Parish Council

Thursday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day, a global reminder that we all have mental health, and that reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you’re feeling anxious, lonely, or low, or supporting someone else who is struggling, there are many local services and […]

The Baton of Hope is a national suicide prevention initiative. The Baton has been touring the UK since 1st September and on Thursday 2nd October the Baton of Hope will arrive in Herefordshire. You can read more about it’s journey so far on the Baton of Hope website.

On Thursday the Baton of Hope will make its journey through Hereford, carried by 64 baton bearers all with a personal connection to suicide and, or mental health. Please come along and support the baton bearers on the day if you can! The day will officially start at Hereford Livestock […]

Along the route, children aged 5 and under are invited to take part in our ‘Hunt for Hope’ trail. Volunteers have been knitting and crocheting small ‘animals of hope’, for young children to find on the day. Each toy has a ‘message of hope’ attached that have been provided by […]

Throughout the county community organisations are running activities to support the Baton of Hope. These are free events, open to the whole community. Baton of Hope Coffee Morning at The Forbury Chapel, Leominster Thursday 2nd October, 10am-12pm Coffee Morning in support of The Baton of HopeSaturday 4 October @ Holme Lacy […]

Individuals and organisations can print and display a personal message of hope by printing and downloading a template from the Baton of Hope Herefordshire toolkit. Businesses and organisations can help eradicate the stigma around mental health in the workplace and make suicide awareness, support and prevention a priority by signing the Baton […]

Visit the Talk Community Directory to read the Baton of Hope Mythbusters. Familiarise yourself with mental health support and suicide prevention support in Herefordshire. Read more about becoming an Orange button wearer and suicide prevention training in the local area.

The countdown is on – in just one week, the Baton of Hope will be making its journey through Hereford! Thursday 2 October will see the baton carried through the city, starting with a tractor run from the Hereford Livestock Market before a walking relay through key locations. You can […]

The team at Kooth are offering suicide prevention training to local organisations, healthcare and education professionals. The training will take place online on Monday 29 September 4-5pm and Tuesday 30 September 10am-11am. To register please complete this short online form from Kooth.

Schools, clubs, voluntary and community groups across Herefordshire are invited to apply for funding to deliver fun, enriching activities with meals during the Winter 2025 school holidays. The Here for Herefordshire Holidays (HAF) programme is funded by the Department for Education and provides children who receive benefits-related free school meals with access to […]