Health & social care
Published on Wednesday 22 June 2016 at 2:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Fostering team are running the 5k ‘Race for Life’ at Witton Park in aid of Cancer Research today – Wednesday, June 22.
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Published on Friday 10 June 2016 at 5:06 pm
With Euro 2016 upon us, Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are urging people to enjoy the month-long feast of football but beware the ‘ugly consequences of the beautiful game’.
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Published on Friday 3 June 2016 at 11:45 am
Twelve off-licences came up trumps after refusing to sell alcohol to under-age test purchasers.
A team of officers from Blackburn with Darwen Council’s public protection department and local police led an operation to ensure under-18s are not being sold alcohol.
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Published on Tuesday 31 May 2016 at 3:42 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
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Published on Thursday 26 May 2016 at 11:35 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being invited to have their say on the development of a new plan for improving physical health in the borough.
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Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:22 am
Access Ability CIC are celebrating being the first organisation in Blackburn with Darwen to receive the Public Health England Workplace Wellbeing Charter.
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Published on Monday 23 May 2016 at 11:11 am
Students and teachers at Islamiyah School in Blackburn were joined by Blackburn with Darwen Council’s executive member for health and adult social care on a charity walk recently.
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Published on Friday 20 May 2016 at 2:49 pm
Local public health bosses have welcomed new laws around tobacco packaging which has come into force.
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Published on Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 4:34 pm
Are you thinking of giving money to a good cause during Ramadhan?
We know that many residents will want to donate money to charity to help with humanitarian and other causes around the world, and we want them to know that their generous donations go where they are intended.
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Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 2:45 pm
Blackburn with Darwen residents are being encouraged to ‘confront dementia directly’ during the upcoming Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from Monday, May 16 to Saturday, May 21.
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Published on Friday 13 May 2016 at 9:45 am
A giant selfie photocall is taking place outside Blackburn Town Hall to launch Foster Care Fortnight.
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Published on Wednesday 11 May 2016 at 12:52 pm
A project working to help victims of domestic abuse across Blackburn and Darwen has received a lottery lifeline today as the Big Lottery Fund announced a £500k grant to enhance services in the borough.
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Published on Tuesday 3 May 2016 at 11:15 am
A new initiative which encourages smokers to make their homes smokefree has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Friday 8 April 2016 at 9:13 am
Blackburn Rovers have teamed up with Age UK Blackburn with Darwen to ensure Ewood Park and the Rovers’ matchday experience is a secure and happy place for fans living with dementia.
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Published on Wednesday 6 April 2016 at 11:18 am
More local restaurants and businesses have been given ‘Recipe 4 Health’ accreditation for offering healthy food options.
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Published on Tuesday 5 April 2016 at 10:49 am
The national charity which provides substance misuse treatment services in Blackburn with Darwen has changed its name.
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Published on Wednesday 30 March 2016 at 1:33 pm
A new contract for providing sexual health services in Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded to Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust.
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Published on Thursday 24 March 2016 at 11:41 am
Patients and visitors to hospitals, most NHS buildings and many GP practices across Lancashire are benefitting from free wi-fi.
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Published on Tuesday 22 March 2016 at 4:48 pm
Two winners have been selected in a school arts competition designed to highlight the benefits of quitting smoking.
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Published on Monday 21 March 2016 at 12:46 pm
A new animation has been produced to advise people on the steps to take to prepare in case of flooding.
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Published on Tuesday 15 March 2016 at 1:30 pm
Wednesday, March 16 is national Big Adoption Day and Blackburn with Darwen Council is raising awareness of children who need their forever family.
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Published on Friday 11 March 2016 at 10:08 am
A new strategy to reduce the number of suicides in Blackburn with Darwen has been developed and will be launched soon.
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Published on Thursday 10 March 2016 at 2:01 pm
Six pubs and three off-licences came up trumps after refusing to sell alcohol to under-age test purchasers.
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Published on Thursday 10 March 2016 at 10:52 am
You can now get updates for Blackburn with Darwen Council job vacancies delivered directly to your email inbox.
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Published on Wednesday 9 March 2016 at 11:43 am
If you smoke, why not be ‘proud to be a quitter’ as this year’s No Smoking Day takes place.
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Published on Tuesday 8 March 2016 at 10:55 am
There was a time when Marselle Davies was in a women’s refuge, struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues.
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Published on Monday 7 March 2016 at 2:59 pm
An award winning nurse and a community group have joined forces to launch an organ donation campaign that is directed towards the Asian community.
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Published on Monday 29 February 2016 at 3:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Stop Smoking Service offers a range of personalised support to help you quit smoking for good.
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Published on Tuesday 23 February 2016 at 12:44 pm
Visitors to Blackburn with Darwen will receive a warm welcome from Blackburn Rovers after the Club took up advertising space on key boundary signs across the borough.
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Published on Monday 22 February 2016 at 9:52 am
People across Blackburn and Darwen who are affected by drug and alcohol misuse can seek support via a newly officially-launched community-based service.
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Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 6:00 pm
Chief executive of Community Integrated Care Neil Matthewman writes why the award winning national social care charity is backing the good neighbour awards
On behalf of Community Integrated Care, I’d like to say how delighted I am that our charity is supporting the Blackburn with Darwen Good Neighbours Awards.
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Published on Friday 19 February 2016 at 2:53 pm
Graham Burgess gives his support to Good Neighbours
I am delighted to be back in Blackburn with Darwen as Chair of Blackburn with Darwen CCG.
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Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 4:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is currently consulting with residents on proposals to introduce smokefree signs in a number of Council-owned or operated outdoor spaces across the Borough.
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Published on Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 10:13 am
The national ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign returns to Blackburn with Darwen this week with the aim of raising awareness of a key symptom for both bladder and kidney cancers – blood in pee.
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Published on Friday 12 February 2016 at 5:01 pm
Unison Blackburn with Darwen has donated £100 to a social group based at a sheltered accommodation.
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Published on Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:35 pm
Representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Police turned out to support a new anti-domestic abuse campaign taking place across parts of the North West.
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Published on Tuesday 9 February 2016 at 4:09 pm
The national social care charity Community Integrated Care is inviting the people of Blackburn with Darwen to name the households of its brand new state-of-the-art care home, EachStep Blackburn, after their local heroes, in an exciting new competition.
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Published on Monday 8 February 2016 at 8:58 am
A new campaign aims to highlight the long-lasting and devastating effects of domestic abuse on the children who witness it.
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Published on Friday 5 February 2016 at 2:23 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses have welcomed new national alcohol guidelines, whilst also calling for more involvement in licensing decisions.
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Published on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at 11:28 am
Give your little ones the best change of learning to cycle from the earliest stage, with a new BalanceAbility Course.
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Published on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 1:57 pm
Children’s staff at a short break centre for disabled children have been described as ‘exceptional’ in national inspections.
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Published on Wednesday 20 January 2016 at 10:05 am
One Voice has announced that 19-year-old Adam Umarji will become its first drug and alcohol ambassador.
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Published on Friday 15 January 2016 at 2:00 pm
As January reaches the half way stage, around 250 people have already signed up to take part in the Dry January campaign locally.
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Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 4:59 pm
If you’re feeling the emotional and mental strain this January, you’re not alone. In fact psychologists have dubbed this coming Monday, January 18, Blue Monday!
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Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 12:28 pm
Event director Michelle Searby explains what Witton parkrun is and how to get involved
Every Saturday at 9AM you will find a bunch of people in Witton Park ready to run a 5K course all in the name of parkrun.
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Published on Thursday 14 January 2016 at 11:56 am
Council leader Councillor Mohammed Khan, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, Councillor Mustafa Desai and Ewood ward member Councillors Jamie Groves, Maureen Bateson and Jim Casey have warmly welcomed progress on the EachStep Blackburn care home being built on the old Infirmary’s Memorial Wing site.
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Published on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 1:40 pm
For many the New Year brings a new start and a chance to revitalise your health and wellbeing.
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Published on Wednesday 13 January 2016 at 1:27 pm
Health bosses are urging those most at risk of flu to get their free vaccination after evidence from Public Health England suggests that ‘flu activity is increasing in the local area.
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Published on Wednesday 23 December 2015 at 10:40 am
Local people are showing Christmas spirit and donating gifts and food to families in need.
PM+M Chartered Accountants in Blackburn has donated Christmas presents for local children this festive season.
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Published on Monday 21 December 2015 at 9:00 am
Blackburn with Darwen is backing Dry January again in 2016 – inviting people to sign up and join in with thousands of others taking a break from booze next month.
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