Community and Events
Within our Community pages you will find lots of different topics, including a calendar highlighting events and activities taking place in the county, and are especially for disabled people, older people or family carers.




Charitable Fund
SIL’s Trustees have set up a charitable fund, which it hopes will offer some financial help towards those things that will improve someone’s life, but that they may not be able to afford.


Events Calendar
- find out what’s happening
- details of SIL fundraisers
- Carer Events
- Support Group Meetings
- Local information
- Days out
- plus community details we think you’ll find useful …
Hereford Men’s Mental Health Group
Hereford Men’s Mental Health is a peer support group open to any men in Herefordshire at risk of, suffering from, or recovering from mental illness. It’s also for men experiencing stress, loneliness, low mood and/or recovering from alcohol or substance misuse




Directory of Useful Links
We have gathered together a selection of links to local and national organisations which you may find useful.
Our Latest News
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Vacancy – Business Operations Co-ordinator
Location – SIL offices, Leominster We’re looking for a proactive…
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Fair Pay Agreement: A Promising Step Forward for Adult Social Care
The UK Government has announced a landmark move to establish…
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Access to Work: How Disabled People Are Being Held Back
Access to Work is a vital government scheme designed to…
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Join the Movement: Help Shape a Life-Changing Tool for Greater Independence
At SIL (Services for Independent Living), we believe everyone deserves…
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The Future of Social Care – Spending Review
Sustaining the NHS Means Strengthening Social Care It is widely…
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Care Recruitment – an industry on the brink
Overseas Care Recruitment Challenges Ahead A Short-Sighted Move? Why the…
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What to Do When the GP Surgery Is Closed
and it’s not an emergency When you or someone you…
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The Mental Health of Carers: A Growing Concern
The Mental Health of Carers: A Growing Concern Last week…
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What is a direct payment?
Understanding Direct Payments: Taking Control of Your Care When…
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