Published on Friday 24 November 2023 at 9:28 am
As part of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, special roadshows are coming to Blackburn with Darwen to give people advice and support about fuel and energy costs this winter.
Filed under: Blackburn | cost of living | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen | energy | Fuel Poverty Awareness Day | market
Published on Monday 13 November 2023 at 11:14 am
Funding of almost £2million will be issued to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to continue funding support for our most disadvantaged residents, and to co-ordinate similar work across the whole of Lancashire and Blackpool.
Filed under: Changing Futures | Chief Executive Denise Park | Councillor Damian Talbot
Published on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 1:28 pm
A pop-up vaccination centre is coming to Blackburn Bus Station this week as part the NHS’s Winter campaign.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Blackburn Bus Station | covid | Director of Public Health | flu | vaccine
Published on Friday 29 September 2023 at 1:59 pm
‘When you stop smoking, good things start to happen’ – That’s the message of this year’s Stoptober campaign.
Filed under: Councillor | Damian Talbot | giving up | October | quit | Stop Smoking | stop smoking service | stoptober
Published on Friday 18 August 2023 at 4:56 pm
The cost of living crisis is still having an effect on all of us, and many of us are struggling to afford some of the most vital products we need.
Published on Thursday 6 July 2023 at 11:22 am
Changing Futures Lancashire has been awarded a further £2.027m in funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities and The National Lottery Community Fund to continue its work supporting people with complex needs and multiple disadvantage.
Filed under: Changing Futures | Councillor | Damian Talbot | DLUHC | funding
Published on Thursday 23 March 2023 at 4:49 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance recently hosted its first annual conference – Let’s Talk Food at Ewood Park.
Published on Wednesday 22 March 2023 at 1:34 pm
Almost 200 people who attended the Blackburn with Darwen Jobs and Skills Fair have been able to secure job offers or employment opportunities.
Published on Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 9:04 am
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to give quitting another go ahead of this year’s No Smoking Day on March 8.
Filed under: brain health | Councillor | Damian Talbot | giving up | mental health | no smoking day | public health | Stop Smoking
Published on Friday 3 February 2023 at 12:49 pm
The NHS is urging residents to come forward for their Covid boosters before the vaccination programme pauses temporarily next month.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Covid booster | Director of Public Health | JCVI | NHS
Published on Thursday 12 January 2023 at 3:39 pm
The passing of Audrey Wearing MBE, 88, has been met with sorrow and widespread tributes within the borough for her long-standing service as a foster carer.
Published on Friday 30 December 2022 at 1:00 pm
A children’s social care recruitment event has been organised to bring extra support to young people’s services across Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: Children and Young People | Children’s Services | Director of Children's Services | Recruitment | TRACK Values
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 3:28 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Mass Covid vaccination site will close this week and residents are being reminded to get fully vaccinated before Christmas to keep loved ones safe.
Filed under: coronavirus | COVID-19 | public health | vaccination
Published on Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 10:18 am
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people – if you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, are experiencing a low mood right now or are struggling to cope, there is support available.
Filed under: Christmas | help | mental health support | New Year | support
Published on Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 3:08 pm
People who need medical attention are being reminded to think about the right service to use to help reduce the amount time they spend waiting to be seen.
Published on Monday 12 December 2022 at 4:02 pm
As the cold weather takes its toll and temperatures drop dramatically, Blackburn with Darwen’s homeless pods are back up and running for those in need.
Filed under: Councillor Abdul Razaq | councillor phil riley | Homeless support
Published on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 4:18 pm
Frontline staff members in Blackburn and Darwen are being reminded that the ‘You’re here for us.
Filed under: Better Health | covid support | Wellbeing Support
Published on Wednesday 2 November 2022 at 11:13 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched an urgent appeal for more people to find out about becoming a specialist foster carer.
Filed under: child protection | Councillor Julie Gunn | foster care | foster carer | Foster carer appeal
Published on Monday 24 October 2022 at 2:12 pm
Residents who have been affected by Long Covid are being invited to get help as support sessions are being re-introduced across the borough.
Filed under: Councillor Damian Talbot | covid | covid support | long covid clinic
Published on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 3:11 pm
Stoptober is nearly here and now is the time to give stopping smoking a go.
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing the annual stop smoking campaign, Stoptober, which starts on Saturday, October 1.
Filed under: Active Lancashire | cigarettes | Councillor | Damian Talbot | quitting | stoptober | wellbeing
Published on Thursday 29 September 2022 at 12:48 pm
The Director of Public Health annual report outlining the health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents has been published.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Climate | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Director of Public Health | growth | pandemic | public health annual report
Published on Thursday 1 September 2022 at 11:39 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, in partnership with the Pennine Community Safety Partnership, have been successful in their bid to the Government for Safer Streets funding.
Published on Wednesday 17 August 2022 at 5:23 pm
A programme to help vulnerable adults in Blackburn with Darwen and across Lancashire has been visited by the interim Minister for Levelling Up Housing and Communities, Paul Scully MP.
Published on Tuesday 16 August 2022 at 2:34 pm
Move Festival is the unmissable family event of the summer – be a part of it at Witton County Park on the 21st of August.
Published on Thursday 9 June 2022 at 12:00 pm
A Volunteer celebration was held at King George’s Hall to give thanks to all the unsung heroes in the borough who dedicate their lives to their communities.
Published on Wednesday 1 June 2022 at 12:58 pm
As Volunteers’ Week starts today, we’re saying a huge thank you to all the people in Blackburn with Darwen who give their time freely to help out others.
Published on Tuesday 17 May 2022 at 1:00 pm
A new oral health strategy has been launched in Blackburn with Darwen to help boost children’s teeth health in the borough.
Filed under: Councillor | health | Julie Gunn | Oral Health Strategy | public health | teeth
Published on Thursday 28 April 2022 at 1:46 pm
Young people from Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis.
The call from Public Health bosses comes as cases of Meningitis ACWY have been increasing in teenagers.
Filed under: Abdul Razaq | Director of Public Health | Meningitis | vaccine | young people
Published on Monday 28 March 2022 at 4:08 pm
An autism friendly walk-through film about Blackburn train station, commissioned by Community Rail Lancashire, is being celebrated during World Autism Acceptance Week.
Published on Thursday 3 March 2022 at 1:31 pm
Blackburn Rovers Community Trust has teamed-up with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and public health organisations Healthy Stadia and Food Active to help children cut back on sugary drinks in 2022.
Filed under: Blackburn Rovers Community Trust | Blackburn with Darwen Council | Councillor | Gulp | jackie floyd | sugary drinks
Published on Wednesday 23 February 2022 at 4:51 pm
This LGBT+ History Month, we’re highlighting the fantastic services and support available across our borough for this community.
Published on Friday 11 February 2022 at 4:21 pm
The Calico Group has been announced as the new provider for the borough’s substance misuse services.
Filed under: Calico Group | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Substance misuse service
Published on Tuesday 1 February 2022 at 2:49 pm
A new health campaign is warning parents and guardians of the serious risk to children’s health from measles.
Published on Wednesday 15 December 2021 at 3:20 pm
Christmas is just around the corner and people who are living with a long-term health condition such as asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease are being reminded not to leave it too late to order their repeat prescriptions.
Published on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 2:29 pm
Three new mental health projects centred around people aged 12-35 have launched in Blackburn with Darwen to promote better mental health within the local community.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | grant | mental health
Published on Thursday 4 November 2021 at 2:29 pm
Top tips for having fun and staying safe this bonfire night.
Whilst most people enjoy fireworks responsibly, in the wrong or careless hands they can cause real misery.
Published on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 3:22 pm
Young people aged 12-15 in Blackburn with Darwen can now get their Covid-19 vaccine at vaccination sites in the borough with an appointment booked on the NHS National Booking Service.
Published on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at 1:15 pm
Covid booster vaccinations for eligible people are starting to rollout across Blackburn with Darwen and the North West as the NHS prepares for Winter.
Published on Friday 8 October 2021 at 10:34 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is getting behind a big local effort to protect people from flu this winter.
Filed under: CCG | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Dr David White | flu | NHS | Protect your Family | vaccination | Winter
Published on Friday 1 October 2021 at 12:23 pm
Data published by Public Health England has shown a steady reduction in smoking rates in Blackburn with Darwen since 2011.
Filed under: Damian Talbot | health | smoking | stoptober
Published on Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 1:39 pm
Parent champions are being trained in Blackburn with Darwen to help local families give their little ones a healthy smile
The Kind to Teeth campaign has been launched this week by Food Active and Blackburn with Darwen Council aimed at training parents and carers with children under 5 to support local parents with advice on suitable drink choices to help protect their little one’s teeth.
Filed under: babies | Blackburn with Darwen Council | children's centres | Councillor | dental health | Food Active | infants | jackie floyd | Julie Gunn | Kind to Teeth | parent champions | support
Published on Friday 24 September 2021 at 12:43 pm
Warm Homes Week is running from Monday, September 27th and aims to put the spotlight on fuel poverty and raise awareness of the help that it out there for people who need support with heating their homes and with any energy supplier issues.
Filed under: Blackburn Market | Care Network | CHiL | Councillor | Damian Talbot | Darwen Market | energy | heating | Help Hub | Warm Homes Week
Published on Monday 13 September 2021 at 11:50 am
Gatherings of people braved the rain to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives to suicide.
Filed under: Blackburn | Brian Taylor | Darwen | Mohammed Khan | suicide | world suicide prevention day
Published on Monday 23 August 2021 at 2:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health is urging pregnant women to come forward for vaccination as soon as possible after a rise in pregnant women admitted with severe Covid-19 infections to Royal Blackburn Hospital in recent weeks.
Published on Thursday 12 August 2021 at 3:19 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders have cautiously welcomed changes to Coronavirus self-isolation rules now confirmed by Government.
Filed under: Dominic Harrison | Government | Mohammed Khan | Sayyed Osman | self-isolation
Published on Thursday 12 August 2021 at 9:29 am
A Council campaign is explaining the harms of smoking and promoting the benefits of giving up, signposting people to local areas of support.
Filed under: campaign | Stop Smoking
Published on Wednesday 28 July 2021 at 1:54 pm
A new community help hub in Blackburn town centre was formally opened today (Wednesday, July 28th) as Blackburn with Darwen Council continues its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Published on Friday 16 July 2021 at 11:21 am
Although the government is lifting the majority of legal Covid restrictions from Monday 19 July, Blackburn with Darwen Council will keep some infection control measures in place in its public buildings.
Published on Monday 12 July 2021 at 6:32 pm
Following the government’s decision to proceed with Step 4 on Monday 19 July, Council leaders have released the following statement.
Published on Tuesday 6 July 2021 at 10:39 am
GP practices in Lancashire and South Cumbria are open and continue to provide services as they have done throughout the pandemic.
