News and Blogs

Safety Update

Have you attended one of our safety sessions yet? We have more scheduled as below:

• 4th January 19.30 - 21.00,  Worcester
  Risk Assessment 101
  If you’ve never written a risk assessment before, or find them challenging, then this is for you!

• 10th February 19.30 - 21.00, Worcester

Hazard Spotting, 360 Degrees and Communication
A development session for those who are already building risk assessments in their teams

• 11th March 19.30 - 21.00, Worcester
  Risk assessments and critical incident plans
  Aimed at Nights Away permit holders and/or Assessors plus those applying for NA permits. Designed to be complementary to the Nights Away training.

Please follow the links above for more information and to book your place.

Accidents, incidents and near misses
Please remember that all accidents, incidents and near misses should be recorded on the County online form

This link can be found on the county website and via the QR code on the posters in your HQ and in your first aid kits - download here if you need another copy.

Bookings are now open for our 2025 Training Courses:

• March 16th - Kinver Zip Wire and Crate Stacking Training - Book Here
• April 5th - 6th - Climbing Permit Training- Information and booking
• April 26th - Pioneering Workshop - Information and booking
• May 10th - 11th - Mental Health First Aid - Information and booking
• September 20th - 21st - Outdoor First Aid - Information and booking
• September 27th - 28th - Archery Permit Course - Information and booking
• October 25th - 26th - NSRA Rifle Shooting Instructor Course - Information and booking
• November 8th - NSRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Course - Information and booking

The cost of all training courses can be reclaimed by Scouts Hereford & Worcester volunteers after attendance.