Local support for plain packaging move
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.
Health & social care
Staying safe and healthy in Ramadhan
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.
Filed under: Councillor | Mohammed Khan | public health | Ramadan
Bumper calendar of events for dementia and mental health awareness weeks
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.
Help to create Blackburn’s biggest selfie!
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.
Filed under: Councillor | Foster Care Fortnight | giant selfie | Maureen Bateson
Blackburn with Darwen’s domestic abuse service gets funding to help “Break the Cycle”
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.
Filed under: Councillor | Pat McFall | Sayyed Osman
New smokefree initiative launches
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.
Filed under: Dominic Harrison | public health | Smokefree homes
Dementia friendly initiative for Blackburn Rovers
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.
Filed under: dementia friends | rovers
Local businesses handed healthy eating accrediation
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.
Filed under: Recipe 4 Health
Change of name for substance misuse service
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.
Filed under: CGL | CRI | Substance misuse service
Sexual health contract awarded to local health trust
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.
Filed under: brook | healthier living | Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust | sexual health services
Free wi-fi in NHS buildings across Lancashire
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.
School arts competition highlights stop smoking benefits
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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New animation advises on flooding
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.
Big Adoption Day in Blackburn with Darwen
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.
Filed under: adoption | Big Adoption Day | Councillor | lets adopt | Maureen Bateson
New suicide prevention strategy for Blackburn with Darwen
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.
Filed under: Brian Taylor | Mustafa Desai | suicide strategy