Herefordshire Council is committed to its approach of working in partnership with the community and voluntary sector and acknowledges its value in supporting the county and its residents.

It is recognised that volunteers in the community who may be offering support to people with developing mental health conditions, may find themselves coming under stress. It was felt important to put in place a community network where volunteers could get guidance and support from their peers with links into established community based organisations.

Training in Mental Health First Aid and mental health awareness is being provided to volunteers in the Talk Community Hubs and volunteers across the county, but it is essential that those volunteers are not then left without support for themselves.