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Family and Carer Support

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Kingsway Greenhur Street Place Blackburn BB2 1NA 01254 688440 [email protected] www.bwdcarers.org.uk/ yes .@BlackburnCarers no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Local charity supporting carers Provides one-to-one carer support, groups, grants and access to referral into social services Registered Charity respite schemes

Blackburn with Darwen Adult Social Care Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 587547 [email protected] www.blackburn.gov.uk/Pages/Social- no .@blackburndarwen no Mon - Fri 8:45am-5pm Open referral system Provides practical and emotional support for Support for carers, respite vouchers for a carer or a day centre Blackburn with Darwen Council services.aspx people with difficulty coping with activities of daily living Crossroads Care East Lancashire Burnley Business Centre Liverpool Road Burnley BB11 3BT 01282-832548 [email protected] www.crossroads.org/eaStreetlancashire no no 01282 457033 Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Provide support for carers Provides a range of services in Blackburn with Darwen, including respite and personal care and Registered Charity community engagement at a cost

Emotional Support

Cruse Bereavement Care Lancashire 12 Croston House Lancashire Business Park Leyland PR26 6TT 01772 433645 [email protected] www.cruselancashire.org.uk no .@CruseLancashire no helpline has answerphone 24/7 Self only whenever possible Free, confidential bereavement support One-to-one support either over the phone or face-to-face, someone to talk to, 24/7 helpline, Registered Charity promoting the well-being of bereaved people to signposting to bereavement groups, information about bereavement and help and support, enable them to understand their grief and cope information training and support to those looking after them with their loss Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke Information about Stroke, practical advice and emotional support for Stroke survivors and their Registered Charity [email protected] families.

Mind - Facing Up Project (for men only) 9a Town Hall Street Blackburn Blackburn BB2 1AG 01257 231660 [email protected] www.lancashiremind.org.uk/what-we- yes .@LancsMind no Drop in Tues 2pm-6pm Open referral system Facing Up is a five project funded by the Big Facing Up offers blokes the chance to meet up, offload and share tips and tools to boost their Registered Charity do/mental-well-being/facing/ Lottery designed by men for men mental wellbeing via Offload groups. No referral needed just pop along to your nearest group. Details of group times and venues on website. Blackburn & Darwen Mindcare Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 682037 [email protected] www.refreshbwd.com/service/1519/ no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Self referral (referral form can be Brief psychological treatments for depression and Services include, Self help leaflets and books, Living life to the full - computer assisted CBT, Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Town Hall found on website). anxiety. 'Living life to the full' is offered in various courses, including Stress less, improve mood, sleep improvement and relax yourself. community venues or can be accessed online. Psychological wellbeing practitioners, IAPT service - including talking therapies, counselling, CBT and a mindfulness for health and wellbeing course The Silver Line Minerva House 42 Wigmore Street London W1U 2RY 0800 [email protected] www.thesilverline.org.uk yes .@TheSilverLineUK NA 24 hours 7 days a week Open referral system Registered charity that provides a free and Offers information, friendship, advice, links to local services and groups, offers regular befriending Registered Charity 4708090/0300 confidential helpline for information, friendship calls, provides protection for those suffering abuse and neglect. No age limits but normally for 65+ 4708090 and advice for older people

Mind - Lancashire (ASC Project) 80-82 Devonshire Road Chorley Chorley PR7 2DR 01257 231660 Email via website www.lancashiremind.org.uk/ yes .@LancsMind no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Mental Health and Wellbeing charity The ASC (Achieving Self Care) project working in the East of Blackburn aims to help people with Registered Charity long term health conditions feel happier and healthier by identify health and lifestyle goals and the barriers preventing them from reaching their aspirations.

Communication

Stroke Association: Communication Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke Helps you cope with aphasia and difficulty in using language. Our co-ordinators and volunteers Registered Charity work with you to build up your confidence and help you achieve the best possible recovery. Headway - Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley Spring Bank Court, Spring Bank Terrace Mill Hill Blackburn BB2 4GU 07792 942 062 [email protected] headwayblackburn.org.uk/ yes no no NA Open referral system Headway Blackburn with Darwen is a branch of Meetings take place on the last Thursday of every month between 7.00pm & 9.00pm, at Spring Registered Charity the National Charity “Headway” Bank Court. They also have outings and events and activities. Its objectives and aims are to support the survivors of brain injury, their families and carers. Monthly meetings aim to reduce isolation and provide peer support, information, respite for carers and opportunities for social interaction. Stroke Clubs/peer support

Blackburn with Darwen Life after Stroke Group The New Methodist Church Bright Street Darwen BB3 1QL 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Activities include speakers, arts and crafts and Meets on the first Wednesday of the month Registered Charity [email protected] days out.

Stroke Association Coffee Morning Blakeys Café King Georges Hall Blackburn BB2 1AA NA NA NA no no no Open referral system Run by volunteers for Stroke survivors and their families

Work Volunteering Learning

Volunteer Centre Boulevard Centre 45 Railway Road Blackburn BB1 1EZ 01254 583957 [email protected]. www.bwdcvs.org.uk/bwdcvs/bwdcvs- yes .@BwDCVS 0808 2801234 Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Centre to provide volunteers with volunteer The purpose of the centre is to place people wishing to volunteer with volunteering opportunities Registered Charity volunteer-centre/ opportunities and to provide support to and to provide support to organisations with existing or new volunteer programmes. organisations with volunteer programmes Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke The service can provide information, advice and practical support to help stroke survivors return to Registered Charity [email protected] work/education or take part in volunteering work. They can work with people and support them to access specific return to work support as well as supporting them to explore options and work towards their goal of returning to work. The service also provide information leaflet around returning to work after stroke. Bootstrap Supported Employment 35 Railway Road Blackburn Blackburn BB11EZ 01254 680367 [email protected] www.base-uk.org/about no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system National charity supporting, promoting and Helps people with health conditions or disabilities find the right job Registered Charity developing the provision of supported employment Community Learning Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 585544 [email protected] www.blackburn.gov.uk/Pages/Adult- no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Council run adult learning courses Provides short courses to help progress you to further learning or employment Blackburn with Darwen Council v.uk learning.aspx

Healthy living and Stroke prevention

Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / http://www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke One-to-one Stroke prevention advice and nursing home training via 'Stroke champions' project Registered Charity [email protected]

Health Trainers: Refresh Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 694503 [email protected] http://www.refreshbwd.com/service/health- no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm unsure Service to improve health Health trainers provide information, motivation, and support on one-to-one basis, helping Blackburn with Darwen Council trainers/ individuals move towards a healthier lifestyle. Supporting them to identify goals and identify factors impacting on their life. They support people to take the first Steps. General Health

Blind Society c/o independent living service Mill Hill Street Blackburn BB2 2RB 01254 269225 [email protected] http://www.sightlinedirectory.org.uk/LiStree no no no Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9am-3:30pm Open referral system We are a local society providing a number of Provides talking newspapers, one-to-one support, access to low vision assessment and support. Registered Charity tings/Details/2323/blackburn-and- services that support people in the community Support groups. diStreetrict-blind-society who are partially sighted, blind and may often Blackburn with Darwen - Falls Prevention and Rehabilitation Programme Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 682037 [email protected] http://www.refreshbwd.com/service/falls- no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Council service to prevent slips, trips, falls and Qualified fall prevention team provide support through targeted exercise programme which will Blackburn with Darwen Council prevention-2/ injury improve balance, Strength and mobility

Blackburn with Darwen Wellbeing Service Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 682037 [email protected] http://www.refreshbwd.com/change/ no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Council funded wellbeing service bringing The service supports people to make changes to improve health and provides access to a range of Blackburn with Darwen Council together a wide range of services into one single helpful free services. Also provides information, advice and guidance. Areas covered include, access point. healthy eating, weight loss, exercise, smoking cessation, employment and training, welfare benefits and debt and housing. Exercise and Leisure

Ageing Well Project: Age UK 4 King Street Blackburn Blackburn BB2 2DH 01254 266620 [email protected] http://www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdar no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system A local charity dedicated to helping older people Offer a range of exercise and regular activities for people over 50. Qualified tutors hold gentle Registered Charity wen/our-services/activities-and-events/ have valued and fulfilling lives exercise and tai chi sessions, tenpin bowling, crown green Classes are held at various venues throughout the borough on a weekly basis and a weekly led walk is also held in Darwen on a Thursday morning.

Stroke Association Information, Advice & Support Service James Street West Darwen Darwen BB3 1PY 01254 367432 [email protected] / www.Stroke.org.uk/ yes .@StrokeassocNW no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Leading UK charity for people affected by stroke The coordinators can provide information on local exercise and leisure facilities and refer stroke Registered Charity [email protected] survivors and their carers to them if necessary. They can also provide information and advice on exercise and leisure after stroke and they can also support stroke survivors to access the activity and reintegrate into community life. The service also provides volunteers to support people with this. Blackburn with Darwen Wellbeing Service Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 682037 [email protected] http://www.refreshbwd.com/change/ no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Council funded wellbeing service bringing The service supports people to make changes to improve health and provides access to a range of Blackburn with Darwen Council together a wide range of services into one single helpful free services. Also provides information, advice and guidance. Areas covered include, access point. healthy eating, weight loss, exercise, smoking cessation, employment and training, welfare benefits and debt and housing. Re:fresh: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB17DY 01254 682037 [email protected] http://www.refreshbwd.com/ yes .@refreshbwd no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system On online resource for all health and wellbeing Walking, swimming, gyms, gardening, over 50's exercise classes, trampers, cycling, bowling Blackburn with Darwen Council services provided in partnership between BwD council and NHS aimed to help increase the levels of physical activity in the borough

Lee McCoy: Cardiac & Stroke rehabilitation programme Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB17DY 01254 874915 [email protected] blackburn.gov.uk no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Referral via GP, health professional or Stroke specific exercise support Provides physical activity and specific educational sessions. Activities include hall based sessions Blackburn with Darwen Council Stroke Association and gym based sessions when deemed appropriate. The programme also offers one-to-one home exercise programmes for those individuals who are unable to leave home. Patients undertake a pre intervention assessment and 3 month post intervention assessment to examine the effectiveness of the service

Transport

Dial-a-ride Blackburn with Darwen Unit 4Laneside Works, Stockclough Lane Feniscowles Blackburn BB5 5JR 01254 200333 [email protected] www.dialaride.info yes .@dialaridelancs no unsure Open referral system Provide transport for the elderly, disabled and Services include, a 7-day a week service for shopping, visiting friends, medical appointments and Private company wheelchair users within Blackburn with Darwen hospital appointments, each journey is £3 (or £2 within Darwen). Group transport. Out of area services, eg airport runs, hospitals visits, etc

Travel Assist Hillside Community Garage Edward Street Darwen BB31AY 0845 2505506 [email protected] www.travelassist.org no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Transport service with specific experience in Free with 'now' card. You can apply to local council for card if you are over 50 or have a disability. Private company transporting older and/or disabled people Service include home transfers, transport for medical appointment and transport for day care

Advice, Advocacy and Info

Blackburn with Darwen Citizens Advice Bureau Blackburn Central Library Town Hall Street Blackburn BB2 1AG 03444 889 622 [email protected] www.blackburncab.org.uk yes .@citizensadvice 01254 587995 Tel Service Mon-Fri 9am-5pm office mon-fir 10-15:30 Open referral system National organisation providing free independent Provides free, independent, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of areas including Registered Charity advice on peoples rights debt, benefits, employment, housing, relationships, consumer issues and any other problems. Advice for All (Age UK) Blackburn Central Library Town Hall Street Blackburn BB2 1AG 01254 587979 http://www.yoursupportyourchoice.org.uk/i- NA yes .@adviceforallbwd no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system A free local independent advice service Based in Blackburn Central Library - Advice for All is working together to develop local advice Registered Charity need-help-with/information,-legal-and- services that will give local people access to timely advice from the right place, first time. financial-issues/general-information-and- Advice for All (CAB) Darwen Town Hall Croft Street Darwen BB3 1BQ 01254 222111 http://www.yoursupportyourchoice.org.uk/i- NA yes .@adviceforallbwd no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system A free local independent advice service Based in Darwen Town Hall - Advice for All is working together to develop local advice services Registered Charity need-help-with/information,-legal-and- that will give local people access to timely advice from the right place, first time. financial-issues/general-information-and- Your support your choice 9a Town Hall Street Blackburn (opposite Blackburn (01254) [email protected] http://www.yoursupportyourchoice.org.uk/i- yes no The helpdesk team are available to support you between 9am - Open referral system A free local independent advice service The service puts people in touch with organisations, projects, activities and initiatives available in Registered Charity Blackburn Central Library). 292620 need-help-with/your-support,-your- 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am - 2pm on Saturdays. You the community and offers free information and guidance on a wide range of services including choice.aspx can also call in (no appointment necessary). support for people with long term health conditions. Advocacy Focus 54 Blackburn Road Accrington Accrington BB5 1LE 0300 323 0965 [email protected] www.advocacyfocus.org.uk no no 0300 3230966 Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Advocacy organisation Generic Advocates provide support to any person aged 18 or over in Blackburn with Darwen that Registered Charity are using or need access to Health and Adult Social Care Services. Also provides Provide Mental Health advocates. Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCA'S) and Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA's) Age Uk - Blackburn - Information Service Blackburn Central Library Town Hall Street Blackburn BB2 1AG 01254 266620 [email protected] www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm(Blackburn) Mon - Fri 9:30am-1pm Open referral system A local charity dedicated to helping older people Provide information on benefits, care, housing and health. Also provide services including, Registered Charity (Darwen) in Lancashire have valued and fulfilling lives befriending and handyman service, practical and emotional support through the coping alone project, End of Life support - helping people to make positive informed decisions, Home help service, after care support for up to two weeks following discharge from A&E or clinical decisions unit, information and advice, luncheon and activity clubs

Age Uk - Darwen - Information Service Darwen Town Hall Croft Street Darwen BB3 1BQ 01254 773440 [email protected] www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen no no no Open referral system A local charity dedicated to helping older people Provide information on benefits, care, housing and health. Also provide services including, Registered Charity in Lancashire have valued and fulfilling lives befriending and handyman service, practical and emotional support through the coping alone project, End of Life support - helping people to make positive informed decisions, Home help service, after care support for up to two weeks following discharge from A&E or clinical decisions unit, information and advice, luncheon and activity clubs Blackburn with Darwen

Care network Suites 5 and 6, King's Court 33 King Street Blackburn BB22DH 01254 507255 [email protected] http://www.carenetwork.org.uk/about-us/ yes .@CareNetworkUK no Unsure Open referral system Care Network supports people in Blackburn with Their customers include anyone over 50 years old, people with a disability, and people who care Registered Charity Darwen to live independently by referring them for someone at home, but adults of all ages needing support to live independently can access their onto a range of quality assured services services. refers to a range of cleaning, shopping and home maintenance services such as building work, roofing, electrical, gas, plumbing and painting & decorating. Blackburn with Darwen Wellbeing Service Town Hall King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DY 01254 682037 [email protected] http://www.refreshbwd.com/change/ no no no Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Open referral system Council funded wellbeing service bringing The service supports people to make changes to improve health and provides access to a range of Blackburn with Darwen Council together a wide range of services into one single helpful free services. Also provides information, advice and guidance. Areas covered include, access point. healthy eating, weight loss, exercise, smoking cessation, employment and training, welfare benefits and debt and housing. Turn2us PO Box 6983 Cardiff Cardiff CF15 5DA 0808 802 2000 NA www.turn2us.org.uk yes .@turn2us_org no Mon - Fri 8am-8pm Open referral system Helps people in financial need gain access to Provides help online, by phone and face to face through partnership organisations. Website has a Charitable Organisation welfare benefits, charitable grants and other benefits calculator, grants search database, confidential enquiries page, online forum. Helpline financial help. staff can carry out a benefits check and/or a grants search, Self Management

British Red Cross Pittman Court, Pittman Way Fulwood Preston PR2 9ZG 01772 707332 NA www.redcross.org.uk yes .@BritishRedCross no unsure Open referral system International charity providing support to people Short term loans of mobility aids to people in need including wheelchairs, commodes, walking Registered Charity in crisis Sticks and frames