Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life.
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Online abuse leaves real scars.
Safety—on screen and off—must be the reality #ForAllWomenAndGirls
This #16Days, join UN Women to say #NoExcuse for online abuse: https://t.co/RE7wbGmQ3k
She’s not being dramatic.
She’s being targeted.
Harassment and deepfakes are violence—on screen and off.
#16Days#NoExcuse#acttoendviolence
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On White Ribbon Day, 25th November, people around the world stand up against violence against women and girls. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse. #WeSpeakUp
Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. Get vaccination, get winter strong!
Bangor Street Community Centre are hosting a Diabetic Eye Screening and Health Stall event on Thursday 13th November 9am - 4pm.
There will be information about health checks, stopping smoking and many more!
It is a free health event and free refreshments will be available.
There are many ways to soothe your baby. But if the crying feels too much, it’s OK to put your baby in a safe place and walk away for a few minutes until you feel calm.
Comfort methods can help.
Support is always available
Staying calm keeps everyone safe.
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Blackburn with Darwen Libraries are hosting a series of free webinars discussing Perimenopause, Menopause, Bone Health and other topics!
They will be joined by speakers who will be able to provide further knowledge and insight to the topics being discussed.
Everyone is welcome!
It’s here – #ICONweek2025 has officially begun! All babies cry, and it can feel really tough at times but remember: babies cry, you can cope. Crying often increases around 2 weeks and peaks at 6–8 weeks. This phase will pass, and you are not alone.
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Stoptober is coming this October, and we are ready to support you. Let's quit smoking together.
Use the links to find out the services that are available to you:
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Age UK believe that ageing doesn’t have to mean living with frailty—movement is your secret weapon to staying strong. There are many physical activities that have been set up within Blackburn with Darwen to help support older people being physical.
If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three years, you don’t have to face it alone.
East Lancashire Hospice offers caring, supportive groups where you can share, listen, and heal together.
To find out more please visit: https://t.co/6u66JBsRrW
Amparo means ‘shelter’ or ‘safe haven’ in Spanish and provides support for anyone affected by suicide. Support can be provided one-to-one, to family groups, groups of colleagues or peers – whatever is preferred by you and is most appropriate to your situation.
Tick bites are common in grassy and wooded areas. While not all ticks carry Lyme disease, it's important to be aware of the risks and be cautious. To minimise the risk of tick bites, stay on paths, wear light-coloured clothing, tuck trousers into socks, and use insect repellent.
Join us at Witton Country Park on Saturday 26th July for a family fun day packed with great opportunities for you to get involved in.
This years theme is Pirates and Princesses!
This event is all about turning things around, pushing boundaries, and achieving new personal bests
Blackburn with Darwen North PCN are now offering Men's Health Drop in sessions. Here you are able to receive advice and support on your health and the steps to improve it! The next date for this is: Saturday 19th July - 11.00am - 12.30pm. Scan the QR for more information!
Blackburn with Darwen North PCN are now offering Men's Health Drop in sessions.
You're able to receive advice and support on your health. The upcoming dates are:
Mon: 30th June 1pm - 2.30pm,
Weds 2nd July 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Sat: 19th July - 11.00am - 12.30pm.