News stories tagged as "Damian Talbot"
Household Support Scheme to extend this year
Published at: Friday 10 March 2023 at 10:49 am
A new phase of the Household Support Scheme has been given the go ahead to carry on helping people with the rising cost of living.
Never give up on giving up!
Published at: Tuesday 7 March 2023 at 9:04 am
Smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to give quitting another go ahead of this year’s No Smoking Day on March 8.
Ukrainian resident working for Blackburn with Darwen Council shares her story and thanks team
Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 11:08 am
When the war in Ukraine broke out in February this year millions of people fled to find shelter.
Fuel and energy help roadshows coming to Blackburn and Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 30 November 2022 at 9:51 am
Special roadshows are coming to Blackburn with Darwen to give people advice and support about fuel and energy costs this winter.
You’ve got what it takes to quit this Stoptober!
Published at: Thursday 29 September 2022 at 3:11 pm
Stoptober is nearly here and now is the time to give stopping smoking a go.
Public Health Annual Report – now online
Published at: Thursday 29 September 2022 at 12:48 pm
The Director of Public Health annual report outlining the health and wellbeing of Blackburn with Darwen’s residents has been published.
Make sure you have a healthy heart!
Published at: Thursday 22 September 2022 at 12:18 pm
A new campaign is launching this month to help improve heart health in Blackburn with Darwen.
Cost of Living Crisis – Health and Wellbeing Board and partners pledge to carry on support
Published at: Thursday 11 August 2022 at 4:39 pm
Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board held a special meeting to discuss further ways to support residents through the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Be Well website launches – all your health needs in one place
Published at: Thursday 17 March 2022 at 1:24 pm
There is now a one stop shop online for all your health and wellbeing needs – whatever stage of life you are at.
New provider announced for Blackburn with Darwen’s Substance Misuse Services
Published at: Friday 11 February 2022 at 4:21 pm
The Calico Group has been announced as the new provider for the borough’s substance misuse services.
Parents urged to act on invitation for child’s free flu vaccination
Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 3:26 pm
Parents and carers in Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to act when they receive an invitation from school or their GP about their child’s free flu vaccination.
Protect yourselves and your loves ones this winter
Published at: Thursday 18 November 2021 at 8:57 am
People in Blackburn and Darwen are being urged to boost their immunity and build another wall of defence against Covid and seasonal flu this winter.
Don’t miss your chance to protect you and your loved ones this winter
Published at: Friday 8 October 2021 at 10:34 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is getting behind a big local effort to protect people from flu this winter.
Stoptober launches as smoking rates locally are on the decline
Published at: 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.
Help is at hand to heat your home this winter
Published at: Friday 24 September 2021 at 12:43 pm
Warm Homes Week is running from Monday, September 27th and aims to put the spotlight on fuel poverty and raise awareness of the help that it out there for people who need support with heating their homes and with any energy supplier issues.
Local warning as childhood respiratory infections on the rise
Published at: Tuesday 10 August 2021 at 3:04 pm
Local health bosses are encouraging parents to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as data from Public Health England (PHE) shows cases are starting to rise in parts of the country.
Council commissions new sexual health service
Published at: Wednesday 17 March 2021 at 4:26 pm
A new innovative sexual health service is due to be launched in Blackburn with Darwen on April 1st.
Road honour for hometown footballing hero
Published at: Monday 25 January 2021 at 2:02 pm
An English footballing hero born in Blackburn is to have a road named after him in his hometown.
Council backing for Fuel Poverty Awareness Day
Published at: Friday 27 November 2020 at 9:43 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is joining forces with local and national organisations to support Fuel Poverty Awareness Day taking place today, Friday November 27.
Council and health partners backing for Self Care Week
Published at: Monday 16 November 2020 at 10:02 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing an annual awareness event that promotes the benefit of self-care, taking place from today, Monday November 16.
Campaign supports financial wellbeing during lockdown
Published at: Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 9:45 am
“We’re here to help” is the message from the council and its partners as part of a campaign to support the financial wellbeing of the borough’s residents during the current coronavirus lockdown.
Blackburn and Darwen venues awarded grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
Published at: Monday 12 October 2020 at 3:27 pm
King George’s Hall and Darwen Library Theatre have been awarded £364,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
Events update – Autumn and winter
Published at: Monday 21 September 2020 at 2:11 pm
Changes are being made to upcoming events in the borough.
Council gyms and sporting facilities to reopen
Published at: Wednesday 9 September 2020 at 3:01 pm
Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre and Witton Park Arena are gearing up to reopen.
