News stories tagged as "Mustafa Desai"
Could you be a Shared Lives superhero?
Published at: Thursday 16 June 2022 at 2:32 pm
We are looking for super people to become part of our rewarding Shared Lives scheme.
Jobs available now in adult social care
Published at: Thursday 11 February 2021 at 2:56 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is backing a national campaign to encourage residents to apply for both short-term and long-term opportunities working in adult social care.
Clap for adult social care staff tonight
Published at: Thursday 7 May 2020 at 3:19 pm
Tonight as the nation prepares to clap for our carers again, we’re asking people to think especially about staff working in our adult social care teams.
CCTV Hub earns top award
Published at: Monday 10 February 2020 at 1:47 pm
Blackburn’s CCTV Hub has been awarded a top security award.
Self-Care Week plans progress in Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Monday 11 November 2019 at 10:44 am
An annual awareness event that promotes the benefit of self-care, will take place on November 18-24.
Partners mark ‘topping out’ of new Darwen housing with care scheme
Published at: Thursday 28 September 2017 at 12:09 pm
Representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council, Together Housing Group and Keepmoat Regeneration, part of the ENGIE group, gathered to celebrate a milestone in the development of Riverside Heights housing with care scheme in Darwen.
Campaign launched by the NHS in Blackburn with Darwen to protect families against flu
Published at: Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 11:49 am
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a major drive aimed at protecting families against flu.
More boosts for healthy eating in the borough
Published at: Thursday 6 July 2017 at 11:53 am
Recipe 4 Health awards have been given out to restaurants, schools and takeaways helping people to make healthy choices.
Warm weather advice
Published at: Monday 19 June 2017 at 9:20 am
With parts of England currently experiencing heatwave conditions, Blackburn with Darwen Council’s health bosses are reminding people to stay safe in any extreme heat and follow relevant health advice.
Get on your bike with new ride app
Published at: Thursday 13 April 2017 at 1:05 pm
A new app has launched to let people discover the fantastic cycling and walking routes across Pennine Lancashire.
More boosts for health as food across the borough gets top award.
Published at: Friday 23 December 2016 at 11:27 am
A Local hospital, restaurants, takeaways, schools, nurseries and shops have been awarded the Recipe 4 Health accreditation.
New animations explore issues around domestic abuse
Published at: Friday 16 December 2016 at 9:45 am
A new series of animations have been produced to raise awareness of domestic abuse and signpost to areas of local help and support.
Free central heating help this winter
Published at: Wednesday 16 November 2016 at 3:49 pm
Local Authorities across Lancashire are working together to provide free central heating for households without it.
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.
‘Blood in pee’ warning from new cancer campaign
Published at: Tuesday 16 February 2016 at 10:13 am
The national ‘Be Clear on Cancer’ campaign returns to Blackburn with Darwen this week with the aim of raising awareness of a key symptom for both bladder and kidney cancers – blood in pee.
Event raises awareness of domestic abuse campaign
Published at: Thursday 11 February 2016 at 12:35 pm
Representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Police turned out to support a new anti-domestic abuse campaign taking place across parts of the North West.
Council welcomes progress of new care service
Published at: Thursday 14 January 2016 at 11:56 am
Council leader Councillor Mohammed Khan, Executive Member for Health and Adult Social Care, Councillor Mustafa Desai and Ewood ward member Councillors Jamie Groves, Maureen Bateson and Jim Casey have warmly welcomed progress on the EachStep Blackburn care home being built on the old Infirmary’s Memorial Wing site.
Shorey Bank development
Published at: Friday 18 December 2015 at 10:57 am
The Government recently announced changes to the funding of registered providers of social housing including one per cent rent reductions every year for the next four years.
Try going dry this January
Published at: Tuesday 8 December 2015 at 9:58 am
With the busy Christmas period upon us, now might be the time to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions.
Alcohol Awareness Week
Published at: Monday 16 November 2015 at 11:37 am
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place this week with various events planned around Blackburn with Darwen to encourage people to think more about their alcohol intake.
Sharing lives is a big success
Published at: Friday 23 October 2015 at 3:18 pm
A Blackburn woman has told how her family has been transformed through Blackburn with Darwen Councils Shared Lives programme
Rachel Ryan offers support to Faye, who has learning difficulties, as a Shared Lives carer, a scheme which provides vulnerable adults the chance to live with families or individuals who can offer support and encouragement so that they can live as independently as possible.
Record numbers access stop smoking service as Stoptober approaches
Published at: Friday 18 September 2015 at 8:51 am
During October smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.
Give your views at carer’s event
Published at: Tuesday 15 September 2015 at 10:28 am
A carer’s event is being held in September to look at developing an integrated service offer for unpaid carers across Blackburn and Darwen – and would like to know what the service would look like for you.
Smokers encouraged to quit together for Stoptober 2015
Published at: Thursday 10 September 2015 at 1:37 pm
During October, smokers in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to quit together as this year’s Stoptober challenge launches.
