Health & social care

Snow warning issued

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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Cancer awareness event

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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Freshers in Blackburn with Darwen urged to get MenC vaccine this term

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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Cold weather warning for North West  

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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Winter warmer gives older people a boost in Darwen

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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Council nominated for national award

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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Met Office warning of snow and ice remains in place

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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Severe weather over next few days

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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Look out for Norovirus this winter.

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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Record numbers pledge to go ‘dry’ this January

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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Council worker wins scholarship for working trip to the USA

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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Digital Public Health annual report unveiled

Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 11:16 am

The 2014 report of the Director of Public Health for Blackburn with Darwen is now available for viewing.

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Drug and alcohol awareness session

Published on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 9:24 am

One Voice, through the Baiter Sehat campaign have organised a Drug and
Alcohol awareness session for women only on 22nd January.

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Short Term Breaks Service open event

Published on Friday 9 January 2015 at 2:24 pm

An open event is taking place this month to show what is available through the Short Term Breaks Service, which gives the opportunity with a learning disability to enjoy a short break.

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‘Totally Wasted’ launch film

Published on Friday 9 January 2015 at 11:00 am

A new short film documenting the launch of the Council’s ‘Totally Wasted’ young person’s alcohol campaign has been produced.

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