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From Monday 20th January, the referral details for some community services in Blackburn with Darwen will change. These services are, From that date, you will need to send any new referrals directly to the following: – Community Stroke ServiceSend referral to:stroketherapyteam.elht@nhs.net Integrated Neighbourhood TeamSend referral to:elht.bwdint@elht.nhs.uk District Nurse ServiceSend referral to:districtnursingreferrals@elht.nhs.uk Social Read more…

Today – Thursday 10th October – is World Mental Health Day – and this year’s theme is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. We’d love to learn more about how you Read more…

The PASTA programme (Play And Stay at Teatime Activities) has recently been piloted in Blackburn with Darwen by Community CVS in partnership with IMO. We are co-ordinating the project, with IMO responsible for delivery of the sessions. It is similar to after school clubs but involves the whole family, with Read more…

The Blackburn with Darwen Place-based partnership has produced a handy little document with plenty of good advice on how your organisation can play a part in supporting the NHS and public services and keeping everyone in our communities well during this winter. You can read and/or download the document below: Read more…

There’s no secret to a healthy heart – all it takes is healthy living. This includes a eating healthy diet, exercising regularly, and leading a healthier lifestyle overall. And KnowYourDNA‘s resident nutritionist and dietician, Dr. Rizza Mira, has produced a great guide to how you can get – and stay Read more…