News stories tagged as "Brian Taylor"
Town centre event promoting Better Mental Health for All
Published at: Thursday 6 October 2022 at 3:28 pm
Due to the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the difficult decision was taken to postpone the World Suicide Prevention Day vigils in September in line with other local and national events, as the nation entered a period of mourning.
Blackburn with Darwen to hold town centre vigils to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Published at: Thursday 11 August 2022 at 5:48 pm
Hundreds of people in Blackburn and Darwen will come together on Saturday, 10 September to raise awareness of suicide in the borough.
Be a quitter this No Smoking Day!
Published at: Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 9:33 am
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to give quitting another go on No Smoking Day 2022.
Children’s Mental Health Week to focus on ‘Growing Together’
Published at: Monday 7 February 2022 at 10:24 am
This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is running from February 7th to 13th and is encouraging children and adults to look at how they have grown and how they can help others.
Boost for local mental health and wellbeing services
Published at: 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.
Borough comes together to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
Published at: 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.
Council and partners’ wellbeing campaign’s success
Published at: 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.
Council backs national No Smoking Day quit effort
Published at: Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 9:23 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing national No Smoking Day, taking place today (Wednesday, March 10.)
New online GP service launches in BwD
Published at: Friday 19 July 2019 at 10:32 am
An app that makes it easier for residents to interact with their GP is now available across Blackburn with Darwen.
Free falls advice for over 60s
Published at: Wednesday 5 June 2019 at 1:49 pm
Over 60s from Blackburn and Darwen can get information and support on preventing falls via a free balance and strength advice session.
One Voice celebrates Aviva funding
Published at: Tuesday 26 February 2019 at 2:59 pm
A local community group has been awarded a grant to increase the awareness of dementia.
Council supports Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Published at: Thursday 14 February 2019 at 1:54 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining forces with local and national organisations to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place tomorrow (Friday 15 February).
Time to talk about mental health
Published at: Wednesday 6 February 2019 at 3:22 pm
Thursday 7th February is Time to Talk Day – a day when everyone is encouraged to have a conversation about mental health.
Council attends conference on adverse childhood experiences
Published at: Wednesday 6 February 2019 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council was one of over 200 delegates welcomed to Blackpool’s Winter Gardens last week to learn more about policy and innovative approaches for dealing with the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma.
Local food alliance forms to tackle food poverty
Published at: Thursday 4 October 2018 at 10:44 am
A Blackburn with Darwen food alliance is set to launch soon with the primary aim of tackling food poverty in the borough.
Council to host public vigil for World Suicide Prevention Day
Published at: Tuesday 28 August 2018 at 12:22 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to host a public vigil outside Blackburn Town Hall to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday, September 10.
A right royal knees up for Darwen!!
Published at: Thursday 16 June 2016 at 3:12 pm
A special event to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday was held at Derwent Hall.
New suicide prevention strategy for Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: 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.
Borough gearing up to go dry this January
Published at: Monday 14 December 2015 at 11:27 am
Preparations for Dry January in Blackburn with Darwen are ramping up this week with a range of local sign-up sessions and events planned by the Council and its partners.
‘Kick the habit’ this Stoptober
Published at: Friday 25 September 2015 at 10:52 am
Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn with Darwen Council are encouraging local smokers to ‘kick the habit’ for good during Stoptober.
Care technology gives Carol’s family independence
Published at: Wednesday 29 July 2015 at 10:50 am
Hi-tech devices are continuing to give local people with adult care requirements extra peace of mind.
Progress made in local fight against alcohol harms
Published at: Monday 8 June 2015 at 1:52 pm
New figures released by Public Health England have shown that the borough’s public health programmes are continuing to make headway at reducing harms caused by alcohol in Blackburn with Darwen.
Good friends meet for top afternoon of entertainment
Published at: Thursday 26 March 2015 at 9:41 am
Performances of classic pop hits and lively games of bingo brought older people in Darwen together.
New research on protecting young people from alcohol harms
Published at: 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.
