Health & social care
Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 7:21 pm
Barbora Biela was presented with £25 of shopping vouchers by Amy Greenhalgh after she was picked out of the hat as winner of the FALLSTOP Challenge which took place at the Mall in February
Launched earlier this year, the FALLSTOP campaign aims to raise awareness of simple steps people can take to stay on their feet and carry on doing the activities they enjoy as they get older.
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Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 2:13 pm
Parents in Blackburn with Darwen are being asked for their views about letting their teenage children drink alcohol.
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Published on Wednesday 25 March 2015 at 11:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board has committed to making life better for disabled children, young people and their families by signing a national charter.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 4:37 pm
A major new housing with care development is a step closer after plans were approved.
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Planning and Highway Committee gave plans for an extra care scheme with adjacent bungalows the green light at a meeting.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 1:48 pm
A document describing the current provision of community pharmacy services across Blackburn with Darwen has been signed off at the latest meeting of the borough’s Health and Wellbeing Board.
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Published on Friday 20 March 2015 at 12:49 pm
The first FALLSTOP roadshow event was held at the Spring in Your Steps over-50s luncheon group at Spring Vale Methodist Church, Watery Lane, Darwen on Thursday 19th March, 1-2pm.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 3:37 pm
A new campaign has launched to urge young pregnant women who smoke to quit for the sake of their own health and their baby’s.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 2:43 pm
A new project to bring together two high quality sexual health services in a central location in Blackburn with Darwen has been completed.
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Published on Thursday 19 March 2015 at 1:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council and Health and Wellbeing Board and Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust have joined forces to sign a national pledge to take a stand against the harm caused by tobacco.
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Published on Monday 16 March 2015 at 1:18 pm
Two Lancashire organisations are to take part in a pioneering research project led by the University of York to evaluate new programmes aimed at improving the social and emotional wellbeing of children under two and their parents.
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Published on Monday 16 March 2015 at 12:52 pm
New information telling the story of health and wellbeing in Blackburn with Darwen is now available for viewing online.
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Published on Thursday 12 March 2015 at 4:30 pm
A pop-up living room designed to help demonstrate fall hazards in the home made its second appearance as part of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s FALLSTOP campaign.
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Published on Wednesday 11 March 2015 at 5:38 pm
A Macmillan team will take to the road next week to unveil a brand new community cancer service to help people affected by cancer live longer and healthier lives.
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Published on Thursday 5 March 2015 at 4:45 pm
Aspiring graphic designers from Blackburn College have lent their talents to support Blackburn with Darwen Council’s adoption campaign, Let’s Adopt.
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Published on Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 10:29 am
New research from Drink Wise North West shows that almost nine in ten people (89%) in the North West want to see the Government do more to protect young people from alcohol.
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Published on Tuesday 3 March 2015 at 2:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting Family Safety Week, which has been organised by RoSPA, the event week is running from March 2nd to March 8th.
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Published on Monday 2 March 2015 at 3:08 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Health and Wellbeing Board hosted a mental wellbeing event at Blackburn Museum recently.
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Published on Friday 27 February 2015 at 9:28 am
National Heart Month has taken place during February with the British Heart Foundation raising awareness of coronary heart disease and its risks.
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Published on Friday 27 February 2015 at 9:20 am
Are you interested in helping people affected by cancer in Blackburn with Darwen?
The local Macmillan Cancer Improvement Partnership has launched a new project – Macmillan Solutions – to provide trained volunteers to deliver practical, emotional and financial help to those affected by cancer allowing them to regain some control and get on with their lives.
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Published on Wednesday 25 February 2015 at 2:12 pm
Morrisons in Blackburn town centre was the latest venue in the borough to host Free NHS Health Checks.
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Published on Tuesday 24 February 2015 at 11:46 am
Volunteers and community workers were honoured at the 1V Community Champion Awards. The awards were held in association with the One Voice Annual Dinner on Saturday, February 21 at Maida Restaurant Blackburn.
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Published on Thursday 19 February 2015 at 9:48 am
A new contract for providing substance misuse treatment services in Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded to national charity CRI.
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Published on Wednesday 18 February 2015 at 2:42 pm
A Blackburn-based family activity group are hosting a cycle ride for all ages this weekend.
On Sunday 22nd February, The Young Weavers group based in Blackburn are hosting a cycle ride for all ages in Preston.
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Published on Wednesday 18 February 2015 at 8:53 am
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses are backing a new regional campaign to raise awareness of the link between the consumption of sugary drinks and weight gain and a range of other associated health conditions.
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Published on Monday 16 February 2015 at 12:05 pm
Health leaders in Blackburn with Darwen are inviting local residents to share their experiences of local NHS services.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 5:45 pm
Changes to care and support that are being described as the most significant reform in social care for over 60 years will come into effect across England from April 1.
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Published on Friday 13 February 2015 at 9:44 am
Blackburn with Darwen Health bosses have welcomed an historic Parliamentary vote which means that from October 1 2015, anyone lighting up in a car with a child under 18 present will be breaking the law and could be fined.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 1:58 pm
A bike donation scheme has helped a nine-year-old Blackburn girl get back into the saddle and learn to ride.
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Published on Thursday 12 February 2015 at 11:33 am
One year on from the launch of Let’s Adopt in Blackburn with Darwen, 85 people have made serious enquiries about adopting a child in the area.
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Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 3:16 pm
A Blackburn with Darwen Council walking scheme has been nationally recognised for the quality service it provides for local walkers.
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Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 2:31 pm
An exciting new cycling route in the borough is set to be brought to life over the next few years.
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Published on Monday 9 February 2015 at 10:59 am
An initiative to set up lunchtime walks for staff at Royal Blackburn Hospital has been the inspiration behind a pilot scheme set to be launched at a top London hospital.
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Published on Friday 6 February 2015 at 11:22 am
A record 729 people signed up to the Dry January campaign in Blackburn with Darwen helping to make it a big success.
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Published on Thursday 5 February 2015 at 1:31 pm
British Cycling is on the hunt for new Rider Leaders to help inspire more people in Lancashire to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun.
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Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 3:10 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a new national campaign raising awareness of persistent heartburn as a possible sign of oesophageal (gullet) or gastric (stomach) cancer – also known as oesophago-gastric cancer.
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Published on Tuesday 3 February 2015 at 10:38 am
A local organisation has helped vulnerable adults within the borough gain employment and further training.
Based in Blackburn, Bootstraps Supported Employment Service offers practical and emotional support to clients with a disability or health condition, and helps them access further training, education, whilst also assisting them in gaining employment.
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Published on Friday 30 January 2015 at 3:13 pm
Blackburn with Darwen health bosses have reacted with delight after the Government announced it would give MPs a free vote on plain packaging for cigarettes.
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Published on Friday 30 January 2015 at 9:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses have welcomed an £11.5 million investment by Public Health England and the NHS in measures aimed at eradicating Tuberculosis in England.
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Published on Thursday 29 January 2015 at 9:12 am
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has launched a campaign to reduce falls after evidence showed they are the most common accident affecting people over 65.
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Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 3:23 pm
The Met Office has issued an amber warning of snow for the North West of England.
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Published on Tuesday 27 January 2015 at 3:36 pm
King George’s Hall hosted a Pennine Lancashire cancer awareness session recently.
Run by the Healthy Communities Partnership, the workshop featured interactive and informative presentations and brought together volunteers and professionals to discuss how residents of Blackburn with Darwen can best be served by cancer awareness campaigns.
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Published on Monday 26 January 2015 at 3:29 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is urging Freshers to ensure they get vaccinated against meningococcal C (MenC) infection.
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Published on Monday 26 January 2015 at 1:15 pm
Cold weather, strong winds and snow are expected to return this week according to the Met Office which has issued a cold weather alert for the North West of England.
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Published on Friday 23 January 2015 at 3:32 pm
Music, bingo and a hearty meal got the thumbs-up at an event for older people.
The ‘Just Good Friends’ event at Derwent Hall in Darwen saw more than a hundred people entertained by a singer and battle for prizes in bingo.
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Published on Thursday 22 January 2015 at 4:55 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been recognised for its work in Adult Social Care, after being nominated for two awards.
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Published on Wednesday 21 January 2015 at 2:08 pm
A Met Office yellow warning of snow and ice currently remains in place for the North West of England.
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Published on Friday 16 January 2015 at 10:22 am
The Met Office has issued a weather alert for the North West of England – meaning that severe weather is now occurring.
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Published on Thursday 15 January 2015 at 10:24 am
Doctors in East Lancashire want members of the public to be on the lookout for symptoms of Norovirus and take sensible precautions in case you suffer a bout this winter.
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Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 2:54 pm
546 people from Blackburn with Darwen have so far signed up to take part in Dry January – beating the borough’s total of 500 from last year’s campaign with only half the month gone.
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Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 11:52 am
A Council worker who won a national scholarship to travel to a heart hospital in Dallas, Texas has spoken about his experience.
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