Everyone in Blackburn with Darwen will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from this Friday, April 9th. The offer is being made as part of a new National scheme Rapid testing for people without symptoms using lateral flow devices has been available locally for several months but the Read more…
Sightline telephone befriending service is looking for volunteers to expand its service into the sight loss community following a successful bid to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Programme. People with a visual impairment, many of whom have faced social isolation since their initial diagnosis of sight loss, have found the Read more…
Please share for NHS VR webinar on Thursday 14th January at 10.30 A webinar has been arranged for those interested in becoming, or those who already are, referrers of the NHS Volunteer Responders programme. It will provide an overview on how the programme works and guidance on how to make and Read more…
Each year, flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. It’s not ‘just’ flu. The flu virus spreads from person to person. Even amongst those not showing symptoms. The flu vaccine is the best protection for you and those around you. It’s available for free to those most Read more…
It has been a difficult year for us all. If 2020 has had you on a coronacoaster of emotions and you’re feeling a little bit lost right now, maybe we can help. At Lancashire Mind we offer a range of projects which can help improve your mood and wellbeing and build Read more…
Every day thousands of people across Blackburn and Darwen go above and beyond to help others. Whether it’s a kind gesture that made your day, or an exceptional act of bravery that made a world of difference, you never forget the time that someone was there for you when it Read more…
The Government recently announced the £170 million COVID Winter Grant Scheme which aims to support children and families and other vulnerable people most in need with food, bills and other essentials over the winter period. Blackburn with Darwen Council is now in the process of planning the delivery of the Read more…
A message from Charity Partnerships: – With Covid-19 impacting every fibre of society, especially those who are vulnerable and of need of more support, Pilotlight is dedicated in our mission to support charity leaders build back and adapt to the altered landscape and circumstances they find themselves in. With this Read more…
The Trustees are seeking to appoint a reliable and organised Administrative Assistant to work at Blackburn Foodbank. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting the whole team to ensure the efficient running of the Foodbank. The post-holder will be responsible for day-to-day financial administration and communications as well as Read more…