A HEREFORD charity has given a major update after the closure announcement of another local organisation.

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire announced yesterday (September 10) that its branch covering the two counties would be closing. But a separate charity, also associated with Age UK, which covers Worcester, Malvern Hills and Hereford, has said that it will remain open.

A spokesperson for Age UK Worcester, Malvern Hills and Hereford Localities (WMHL) said in a statement: "Following the sad announcement of the closure of Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire, we would like to reiterate that we are NOT closing and will be continuing our work to support older people.

"We are an independent charity, self-funded and operating as a partner of Age UK National.

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"We ask for your understanding at this difficult time while we work with stakeholders and the communities across both counties to ensure continuity of service and plan for the future to ensure that older people are fully supported."

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire will close on September 30, with Age UK WMHL continuing to offer support after this date.

Age UK WMHL has invited anyone with questions to contact its deputy chief executive Sue Mosley at sue.mosley@ageukwmhl.org