News stories tagged as "Director of Public Health"

Final call to come forward for Covid booster

Published at: Friday 3 February 2023 at 12:49 pm

The NHS is urging residents to come forward for their Covid boosters before the vaccination programme pauses temporarily next month.

Community Champions celebrated at special event

Published at: Monday 30 January 2023 at 8:22 pm

Individuals who helped to share important Covid advice and guidance with their networks have been celebrated at a special event in Blackburn library.

New Stay Well campaign aims to keep Covid rates low this winter

Published at: Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 1:42 pm

A new health campaign has been launched by Blackburn with Darwen Council, featuring a number of local people, including local football star Ben Brereton Diaz, in a bid to keep Covid and flu rates low this winter.

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.

Blackburn to get new vaccination centre as Crypt site closes

Published at: Friday 2 September 2022 at 12:10 pm

Blackburn’s COVID-19 vaccination centre is set to move to new premises in readiness for the autumn booster programme.

New addiction recovery service launched in style with Evening of Culture

Published at: Thursday 30 June 2022 at 12:11 pm

A new service supporting people who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction has been launched in the borough.

Young people urged to get Meningitis vaccination

Published at: Thursday 28 April 2022 at 1:46 pm

Young people from Blackburn with Darwen are being urged to get vaccinated against Meningitis.

New Director of Public Health outlines priorities

Published at: Monday 4 April 2022 at 9:07 am

Blackburn with Darwen’s new Director of Public Health is looking forward to working with local communities and partners to address health inequalities and enhance residents’ quality of life.

Well-respected Director of Public Health retires this week

Published at: Monday 28 March 2022 at 7:56 am

The Director of Public Health who has been at the helm of Blackburn with Darwen’s course through the Covid pandemic is retiring this week.

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.

At-risk and vulnerable 5-11 year olds can now get the Covid vaccine

Published at: Tuesday 1 February 2022 at 10:25 am

New advice has been given for parents of children aged 5 to 11 who are in a clinical risk group around the Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccine bus for Covid-19 vaccines coming back to Blackburn

Published at: Thursday 27 January 2022 at 6:07 pm

Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics are coming back to Blackburn to make getting a jab easier and more convenient for people in the area.

Super service at Blackburn’s drive-through vaccine centre!

Published at: Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12:30 pm

The drive-through and walk-in vaccine centre at Ewood Park is ending its two-week visit to the borough – and has given out more than 600 first, second and booster doses in that time.

New help to open the door for more people to have vaccines at home

Published at: Wednesday 12 January 2022 at 5:50 pm

More people can now get a Covid-19 vaccine from the comfort of their own home across Blackburn with Darwen.

Ewood Park scores Lancashire’s first drive-through vaccination clinic!

Published at: Monday 10 January 2022 at 2:56 pm

Free transport help on offer to get people to their vaccinations

Published at: Thursday 16 December 2021 at 3:55 pm

Free transport is now available in Blackburn and Darwen if you need help to get to your Covid vaccination appointment.

Booster vaccine booking to open for everyone over 18

Published at: Monday 13 December 2021 at 3:50 pm

People aged 18 and over will be able to book their Covid booster jab three months after their second dose.

Booster vaccines to be offered for all over 18s

Published at: Thursday 2 December 2021 at 12:00 pm

The booster vaccination programme is being significantly ramped up in response to the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Booster vaccines now available for over 40s

Published at: Monday 22 November 2021 at 2:34 pm

People aged between 40 and 49 can now book their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.

Booster jab plea for Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Tuesday 9 November 2021 at 2:40 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health Dominic Harrison is urging eligible people to get their Covid booster jabs to make sure they are protected this winter.

Online Covid-19 vaccination bookings are now open for 12-15 year olds

Published at: Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 3:22 pm

Young people aged 12-15 in Blackburn with Darwen can now get their Covid-19 vaccine at vaccination sites in the borough with an appointment booked on the NHS National Booking Service.

Director of Public Health recognised with community award

Published at: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 4:43 pm

Local charity One Voice Blackburn has announced our Director of Public Health as the recipient of its annual achievement award.

Public health boss urges pregnant women to get vaccinated

Published at: Monday 23 August 2021 at 2:17 pm

Blackburn with Darwen’s Director of Public Health is urging pregnant women to come forward for vaccination as soon as possible after a rise in pregnant women admitted with severe Covid-19 infections to Royal Blackburn Hospital in recent weeks.

Extra vaccinations made available in Blackburn with Darwen

Published at: Monday 17 May 2021 at 3:03 pm

The NHS and the Council have are urging eligible people who have not yet had their Covid-19 jab to come forward without delay.