Blackburn with Darwen NHS

08/09/2026

💚 Every conversation matters. Every life matters.

This World Su***de Prevention Day, join the Darwen to Blackburn Awareness Walk to help raise awareness of su***de prevention and highlight the support available across our communities.

Together, we can help spread the message that su***de prevention is everybody's business.

🚶 Thursday 10 September, Darwen Market Square at 10:00am
📝 Sign up: https://orlo.uk/cYoAT

24/07/2026

Don't put it off. If you've been meaning to book your smear test, the Living Well Bus is making it even easier. No appointment needed, just turn up and get checked.

One for the diary! No appointment needed - just turn up at Lidl next Monday for a smear test with the lovely team in the Living Well bus.

17/07/2026

💜 Congratulations to Grace Banham on receiving a prestigious British Citizen Award in recognition of her outstanding support for families affected by baby loss, birth trauma and maternal mental health challenges.

Following the loss of her daughter Violet eight years ago, Grace has dedicated herself to helping others, using her experience to raise awareness, support bereaved families and help shape services across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

From co-designing the Lancashire and South Cumbria Reproductive Trauma Service to helping develop peer support for those grieving the loss of a baby, Grace's compassion and commitment continue to make a real difference.

A truly deserved recognition. Thank you, Grace, for everything you do for families across our communities. 💜

10/07/2026

🪥 Parents and carers – your views matter. Take a few minutes to complete this survey and help improve support for children's oral health in Blackburn with Darwen. 🦷💙

🪥 Questionnaire Time!

The Public Health team wants to hear from parents and caregivers — how do you look after your child’s teeth?🦷

Your answers will help the team better understand our community’s needs and improve support for children’s oral health in the future.

✔️Available in English and Urdu
⏱ Takes less than 10 minutes

Scan the QR code or click the link to share your thoughts. 💬

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4z_73MnpOkKh2hSKSzouYHhZSsXyYwROqfT1dvqkUaVUODJaQlZNRTBRTkY4REdHSDJZRTIzSkEwUS4u&route=shorturl

Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen

25/06/2026

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23/06/2026

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An amber heat-health alert is now in place across the North West.

Hot weather can affect your health, especially if you are older, very young, or living with a long-term condition. It’s important to take a few simple steps to stay safe.

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm
• Keep your home cool by closing curtains during the day
• Check in on family, friends and neighbours who may be at risk

By following this advice, you can reduce the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

👉 Read the full update and advice: https://orlo.uk/uQ3qv

16/06/2026

The NHS outreach van is out in the Blackburn community this week, offering free prostate cancer testing and advice.

28/05/2026

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Healthcare teams are taking services out on the road to reach more people across Blackburn with Darwen 🚐💙

A new outreach van is helping bring care directly into communities, supporting people who might not usually access traditional services. So far, it’s delivered vaccinations, NHS Health Checks and cancer screening conversations in places like football stadiums and Blackburn bus station.

The aim is simple: make care easier to access, identify health risks earlier, and reduce inequalities.

📸 Pictured: Rover the Dog from Blackburn Rovers paying a visit to the van 🐶⚽

Read the full story and find out more:
👉 https://orlo.uk/TJpJp

24/02/2026

🗣 Have your say!

Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is looking at how they provide services to ADULTS who think they may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and inviting you to share your thoughts and experiences.

You can do this by coming to an online workshop, completing a survey (coming soon - so please look out 👀), or by doing both!

More information at: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/have-your-say/get-involved-across-lancashire-and-south-cumbria/adult-adhd-services

🗣 Have your say

We're looking at how we provide services to adults who think they may have ADHD, and we're inviting you to share your thoughts and experiences.

You can do this by coming to an online workshop, completing a survey, or by doing both!

More information can be found in the comments below.

23/02/2026

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 📍2️⃣6️⃣ MARCH: 👇