health
Published on Thursday 21 November 2024 at 9:38 am
The borough has renewed its commitment to improving the health of all residents.
Blackburn with Darwen Council has joined forces with local organisations to re-sign the Healthy Weight Declaration, to develop and bring in plans to promote healthy weight and improve the health and wellbeing of local people.
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Published on Friday 8 November 2024 at 2:05 pm
For the first time ever, Government is bringing together local authorities with employers to deliver NHS Health Checks into workplaces across the country – and Blackburn with Darwen is part of the first pilot programme.
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Published on Thursday 5 September 2024 at 1:03 pm
The government has confirmed all deaths in any health setting that are not investigated by a coroner will be reviewed by an independent senior doctor, known as a Medical Examiner.
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Published on Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 9:35 am
Blackburn with Darwen borough council Trading Standards team have been busy putting put premises to the test when it comes to vapes, by undertaking two separate operations to tackle the sale of underage and illegal vapes.
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Published on Monday 5 February 2024 at 4:37 pm
From February 6th to 8th, pop-up testing and information stations will be arriving in the community in BwD, aiming to reduce the numbers of undiagnosed people and those diagnosed late with HIV.
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Published on Wednesday 24 January 2024 at 2:35 pm
Health bosses in Blackburn with Darwen are encouraging people to take Vitamin D up until the Spring to protect their health.
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Published on Monday 22 January 2024 at 10:47 am
A ground-breaking campaign around raising awareness of wood burners and air pollution is taking place this month.
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Published on Tuesday 25 July 2023 at 10:18 am
Blackburn based charity Creative Football has launched a walking football session to give people with long-term health conditions an opportunity to socialise, get active and play the sport they love at a pace to suit them.
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Published on Thursday 15 June 2023 at 11:35 am
Special trails are in place in parks in Blackburn and Darwen to help us all do our bit to improve air quality and tackle pollution in our borough.
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Published on Tuesday 11 October 2022 at 2:56 pm
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being asked for their views on the priorities of a new local health partnership.
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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.
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Published on Thursday 12 May 2022 at 9:35 am
Professor Chris Whitty praised the strength of local partnerships and their positive contribution to health and wellbeing during a recent visit to Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Thursday 3 February 2022 at 5:18 pm
Local residents are being urged not to delay seeking help if they have signs of having a stroke and to ‘Act FAST’ to help save lives.
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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.
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Published on Friday 25 June 2021 at 11:45 am
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing was put front and centre of a successful campaign recently highlighting health and wellbeing opportunities in Blackburn with Darwen.
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Published on Wednesday 5 May 2021 at 9:45 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council and its partners will put the 5 Ways to Wellbeing front and centre of a new five-week campaign launching on Monday, May 17.
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Published on Tuesday 27 April 2021 at 2:12 pm
Be prepared for self-isolation – this is the message from Blackburn with Darwen Council health bosses.
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Published on Sunday 11 April 2021 at 8:03 am
Muslim residents fasting during the month of Ramadan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts to stay healthy.
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Published on Tuesday 15 September 2020 at 12:48 pm
Got health and wellbeing queries but not sure who to ask? Put your questions to HARRI and the team!
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Published on Wednesday 22 April 2020 at 3:39 pm
Muslim families across the borough are preparing for a different kind of Ramadan this year.
The holy month of Ramadan, a very special time in the Muslim calendar, begins later this week.
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Published on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at 10:51 am
Blackburn Library and Care Network Hub will be hosting a free health and wellbeing event on Wednesday, November 20.
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Published on Thursday 18 July 2019 at 10:46 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is part of a North West consortium who will share £9m for action research on health inequalities, it has been announced.
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Published on Tuesday 21 May 2019 at 9:49 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public health will be a keynote speaker at a health and faith event taking place at Blackburn Cathedral this week.
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Published on Wednesday 21 November 2018 at 4:01 pm
Local man Mr James Shorrock is delighted with his move to Riverside Heights housing with care scheme in the Shorey Bank area of Darwen.
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Published on Tuesday 10 July 2018 at 2:46 pm
Witton Park Academy will play host to a free screening of ‘Resilience – The Biology of Stress and The Science of Hope’ on Wednesday 18th July from 6-8pm.
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Published on Friday 19 January 2018 at 10:59 am
Blackburn Road Runners are once again hosting their annual 10k run starting and finishing on the athletics track at Witton Park Arena, Blackburn.
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Published on Friday 26 May 2017 at 10:37 am
Residents fasting during the month of Ramadan are advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
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Published on Friday 3 February 2017 at 12:17 pm
Reachout centre in Darwen will be holding a free health event on Saturday, 11th February from 11am-3pm.
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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 25 November 2015 at 12:57 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Wellbeing Service brings together a wide range of services that currently support health and wellbeing and makes them accessible via a single contact point.
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Published on Friday 2 October 2015 at 8:44 am
Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board has pledged support to improve the health of homeless people.
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Published on Wednesday 22 July 2015 at 4:41 pm
A video showcasing joint health and social care for Blackburn with Darwen residents has been launched online.
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Published on Thursday 25 June 2015 at 10:33 am
An exercise class for new mums which allows them to bring their babies along for the ride is proving to be a big hit!
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Published on Wednesday 17 June 2015 at 7:55 am
Blackburn with Darwen residents fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan are being advised to drink plenty of fluids and follow a balanced diet between fasts.
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Published on Friday 29 May 2015 at 9:41 am
Dozens of people who took part in Connect’s walk to work event helped capture their moments by taking photographs on the way to work.
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Published on Thursday 26 March 2015 at 2:08 pm
An event is taking place in April to raise awareness of bowel cancer, and information on signs and symptoms.
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Published on Wednesday 28 January 2015 at 3:08 pm
A Cancer awareness training session is taking place in February.
Held at Darwen Town Hall on Tuesday, February 17 between 10am and 12 noon, the training will help residents learn about early detection, general signs and symptoms and screening programmes.
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Published on Wednesday 7 January 2015 at 12:36 pm
A family and the adults they help care for through Blackburn with Darwen Councils Shared Lives programme have talked about their experiences, and how Shared Lives benefits all their lives in a really positive way.
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Published on Thursday 18 December 2014 at 11:37 am
All UK children are offered Meningococcal C (Men C) vaccine to protect against MenC infection but, as the protection offered by the vaccine in pre-school children can wane, a booster for teenagers at school was introduced and also offered to students from August this year.
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Published on Monday 8 December 2014 at 3:27 pm
Submissions are being taken on a new health survey for young people until January.
The What About YOUth?
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Published on Tuesday 2 December 2014 at 12:17 pm
Plans for how Blackburn with Darwen will spend £12m of public funding to improve health and social care services in the borough have been approved by NHS England.
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Published on Friday 21 November 2014 at 2:24 pm
New data shows that the life expectancy of residents in Blackburn with Darwen is continuing to improve.
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Published on Monday 17 November 2014 at 3:33 pm
Alcohol Awareness Week is taking place this week with various events planned around Blackburn with Darwen to encourage people to think more about their alcohol intake.
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Published on Tuesday 28 October 2014 at 3:26 pm
The Council has launched a brand new web resource for families of children and young people under 25 who have special educational needs or disabilities.
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Published on Wednesday 15 October 2014 at 9:36 am
A market event is taking place in Darwen this month, following a similar event which took place at King Georges Hall, Blackburn.
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Published on Tuesday 7 October 2014 at 2:43 pm
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are giving people with learning disabilities, their families and carers the opportunity to find out about changes in the NHS and how they can get involved.
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Published on Tuesday 30 September 2014 at 1:12 pm
More and more restaurants and businesses have been given the Recipe 4 Health for offering healthy food options.
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Published on Friday 12 September 2014 at 1:57 pm
Big-hearted local walkers are fundraising for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) by taking part in the annual Blackburn and Darwen Heart Town Walks starting tomorrow, September 13.
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Published on Friday 12 September 2014 at 11:04 am
Shadsworth Leisure Centre is hosting a free health event this Monday, September 15.
Taking place from 1pm-7pm, there will be plenty of activities on the day including Free NHS Health Checks, taster sessions and competitions.
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Published on Wednesday 3 September 2014 at 5:11 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Baiter Sehat health campaign will interview up to 200 shisha users about their attitudes to the habit this autumn, in what is expected to be one of the most comprehensive local studies into the subject to date.
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