News stories tagged as "support"
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.
Mental health support this Christmas and New Year
Published at: Tuesday 20 December 2022 at 10:18 am
Christmas can be a difficult time for many people – if you, or someone you know, are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, are experiencing a low mood right now or are struggling to cope, there is support available.
Get Online Week – support is out there to build people’s digital skills
Published at: Friday 14 October 2022 at 2:12 pm
This year Get Online Week is taking place from 17-23 October 2022.
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.
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.
Parent champions are bringing happy and healthy smiles to Blackburn with Darwen
Published at: Wednesday 29 September 2021 at 1:39 pm
Parent champions are being trained in Blackburn with Darwen to help local families give their little ones a healthy smile
The Kind to Teeth campaign has been launched this week by Food Active and Blackburn with Darwen Council aimed at training parents and carers with children under 5 to support local parents with advice on suitable drink choices to help protect their little one’s teeth.
Free holiday club places available
Published at: Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 2:33 pm
Free holiday club places are being offered to children who qualify for free school meals during the school holidays.
Help for families and vulnerable people extended
Published at: Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 9:07 am
Support is still on offer for families who need help with bills and repairs during the pandemic.
Libraries’ funding boost to tackle loneliness and support mental health
Published at: Monday 15 February 2021 at 10:01 am
Blackburn with Darwen Libraries have received a £10,000 boost from The Reading Agency to use the proven power of reading to tackle loneliness and support mental health, as part of the borough’s Covid-19 recovery.
Funding boost helps free meals partnership keep cooking
Published at: Monday 15 June 2020 at 2:46 pm
A new partnership that provides free meals to local people in need has received a vital funding boost from the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund.
New Help Hub offers support to vulnerable residents
Published at: Thursday 26 March 2020 at 11:27 am
Community organisations in Blackburn with Darwen are supporting the Council to set up a central hub to support residents through the Coronavirus outbreak.
Darwen housing with care scheme scoops award
Published at: Wednesday 20 November 2019 at 10:45 am
A Darwen housing scheme designed to support people over 50 with care needs has won a building industry award.
Children’s mental health support programme announced
Published at: Monday 15 July 2019 at 11:10 am
Blackburn with Darwen Council has responded to the fantastic news that children in the borough will get support for mental health concerns in schools as part of an NHS Trailblazer programme.
What’s on at Your Support Your Choice in November
Published at: Monday 3 November 2014 at 5:50 pm
Find out what is happening at Your Support Your Choice this month.