Help is being offered to members of the farming community who have suffered the ravages of foot and mouth.
Malvern Hills Citizens Advice Bureau is urging them to check their entitlement to a range of services with its staff.
Helplines available include the Farm Business Advice Service on 0845 600 9006, which is targeted at farmers who have had their livestock slaughtered as a result of the outbreak.
The Rural Stress Information Network on 02476 412916 offers practical advice and emotional support, while financial assistance is available from sources including the Addington Fund, Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution and the Federation of Small Businesses.
Malvern Hills CAB can be contacted on 01684 563611.
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