Our services Care Network Hub Care Network Monthly Activity Schedule We have a busy month here at Care Network, with a fantastic selection of local services, social groups and drop in sessions to help support you. Please contact our team to book your place at one of our regular groups or to find out more on how we can help support your health, wellbeing, your home and independence in BwD... Week Commencing Monday 29th April 2024: Monday 29th April Tuesday 30th April Wednesday 1st May Thursday 2nd May Friday 3rd May * New *Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £1 per sessionWeekly drop in The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt & benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly N-compass,1:30pm - 3:30pm Independent advocacy hubDrop in, first Weds of the month BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Hear Us Heroes,Blackburn Library, Hornby Lecture Theatre (First Floor),11.30am - 1.30pm Have your say on improving health & wellbeing for those with Learning Disabilities & Autism in BwDMonthly meeting,light lunch provided Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 6th May 2024: Monday 6th May Tuesday 7th May Wednesday 8th May Thursday 9th May Friday 10th May Closed: Bank Holiday Monday The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt & benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Autism Partnership Board,Blackburn Central Library, Hornby Theatre, 1st Floor, Town Hall Street, Blackburn BB2 1AGFrom 10am Bringing our disabled community together to create change & make voices heardBi-monthly meeting,lunch provided BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 13th May 2024: Monday 13th May Tuesday 14th May Wednesday 15th May Thursday 16th May Friday 17th May * New *Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £1 per sessionWeekly drop in The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team,9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 20th May 2024: Monday 20th May Tuesday 21st May Wednesday 22nd May Thursday 23rd May Friday 24th May * New *Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £1 per sessionWeekly drop in The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 27th May 2024: Monday 27th May Tuesday 28th May Wednesday 29th May Thursday 30th May Friday 31st May Closed: Bank Holiday Monday The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Hear Us Heroes,Blackburn Library, Hornby Lecture Theatre (First Floor),11.30am - 1.30pm Have your say on improving health & wellbeing for those with Learning Disabilities & Autism in BwDMonthly meeting,light lunch provided Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Awareness Days & Support This Month: International Family Equality Day 2024 | 5th May 🌈IFED is an official LGBT awareness day, celebrating the diversity of families globally. Find out more here. Dementia Action Week 2024 | 13th - 19th May 🧠Bringing people together from across the country under a unified theme to take action on dementia. Get involved this year to help raise awareness. You can also find out more on how we support local people living with Dementia here at Care Network. Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 | 13th - 19th May 💚For Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, Mind are launching their #NoMindLeftBehind campaign, calling on communities to raise awareness & vital funds for a future where everyone can get quality mental health care when they need it. Find out more here. International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 2024 | 17th May 🙌An equal world depends on recognising & respecting diverse identities. With that in mind, the theme for this year's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia is 'Together always: United in diversity. Read more here. World Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2024 | 24th May 👐Raising awareness about schizophrenia & reducing the stigma associated with the condition. The day also serves as an opportunity to support those living with the condition & to advocate for early detection & intervention, which research has shown is linked to better long-term outcomes. World MS Day 2024 | 30th May 📢An international awareness day for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). It brings the global MS community together to share stories, raise awareness & campaign for change. Find out more here. Like to find out more? Please contact our friendly team: Contact Us Did you know? Care Network Hub has private meeting rooms, hot desks and an open plan group space available. All private rooms are fitted with telephones and panic alarms. Wi-Fi is available throughout. A kitchen is available for use by partners If you'd like to use our space or find out more, please click here.