News stories tagged as "health and wellbeing"
Get a ‘man manual’ this Men’s Health Week
Published at: Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 6:03 pm
It’s Men’s Health Week the week’s theme this year of the health and wellbeing benefits to getting a Man MOT.
Men’s Health Week blog from BwD Running Mayor
Published at: Wednesday 15 June 2022 at 11:52 am
For Men’s Health Week, BwD Running Mayor Andrew Gardner shares how running has helped his health and wellbeing over the past few years, and why you might want to give it a try…
Andrew explains:
“Many moons ago when I was playing football in the Blackburn and Darwen combination league our old manager used to say:
When you move the ball, the picture changes.
Say no to air litter and make a difference on Clean Air Day – June 16
Published at: Tuesday 14 June 2022 at 5:35 pm
Air pollution is an invisible enemy, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fight it together.
Walking and Cycling Opportunities for BwD businesses – are you eligible for £5000 grant?
Published at: Thursday 24 March 2022 at 12:38 pm
With Department for Transport’s capability funding, Blackburn with Darwen Council are encouraging and enabling local businesses within the borough to support more walking and cycling.
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.
Witton Park Community Cycling Club is gearing back up on Wednesday, May 6th
Published at: Tuesday 5 May 2015 at 8:55 am
Even if you’ve never been on a bike before it’s never too late to start.
Shoppers take on the FALLSTOP Challenge
Published at: Thursday 12 March 2015 at 4:30 pm
A pop-up living room designed to help demonstrate fall hazards in the home made its second appearance as part of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s FALLSTOP campaign.
It’s good to talk health
Published at: Monday 29 December 2014 at 12:06 pm
A health event hosted by Blackburn with Darwen’s Health and Wellbeing Board last month saw over 100 people – including residents and health professionals – gather together to talk about health and wellbeing in the borough.
£1m Investment to transform cancer care in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 20 August 2014 at 9:35 am
A partnership of local health organisations have announced a one million pound investment to radically transform cancer care in the area.
Blackburn Market hosts Falls Awareness Week stall
Published at: Thursday 12 June 2014 at 11:42 am
Blackburn Market will play host to a market stall on Friday, June 20 to provide older people with advice on how to reduce the risk of falls.
