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  1. Caring about...
  2. Your home

Caring about your home

We know that your home is more than just bricks and mortar. As the Home Improvement Agency for Blackburn with Darwen we are dedicated to helping people live in safety and with dignity at home. We offer a range of services to support you to maintain and move around your home and remain healthy, safe and comfortable, so that you can continue to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.

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Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology are gadgets, devices and technologies that can make getting on with life easier and safer. We promote these products as a helpful element to living independently and safely. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2017

Updated: 15th June, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Caring about safe, trusted, local traders...

Caring about safe, trusted, local traders...

Over 50 quality assured local businesses so that vulnerable people in Blackburn with Darwen can arrange home improvements easily and with peace of mind. Read more

Published: 25th November, 2017

Updated: 1st July, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Cleaning

Cleaning

A clean home is a healthy home. If doing the cleaning has become too much we can put you in touch with a range of agencies who provide specialist cleaning services. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2017

Updated: 27th April, 2018

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Damp, mould and condensation

Damp, mould and condensation

Our Healthy Homes team can come visit you at home and let you know about ways you can combat damp, mould and condensation, so that you too can help yourself to a Healthy Home. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2017

Updated: 1st October, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Gardening

Gardening

We know how important your garden is. We have gardeners, landscapers and tree surgeons who can come and provide a no obligation quote for you. No job is too big or too small. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2017

Updated: 8th December, 2017

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Gas Safety Week 2020

Gas Safety Week 2020

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2019

Updated: 28th August, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Handyperson service

Handyperson service

Our handyperson can do small repairs for a low price. If there's any small jobs that you need a handyperson to help you with call Care Network today Read more

Published: 27th November, 2017

Updated: 8th December, 2017

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Healthy Homes

Healthy Homes

Healthy Homes aims to equip you with the know how to create a warm, safe, hazard free and energy efficient home. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 26th October, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Home maintenance

Home maintenance

We work with trustworthy and skilled local traders so that you can quickly and easily arrange for jobs to be carried out to maintain your home. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2017

Updated: 27th April, 2018

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Keeping safe at home

Keeping safe at home

Home visits from our Healthy Homes team will help you to prevent accidents such as trips, falls, burns and scalds so that you remain healthy and safe. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2017

Updated: 28th October, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Keeping warm at home

Keeping warm at home

We can help you to identify the things that can be done to keep your home warmer and more energy efficient. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Minor aids and adaptations

Minor aids and adaptations

We can help you identify safety issues and advise you about basic items and equipment that you can use to make moving around your home easier and safer. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2017

Updated: 17th January, 2018

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Passive Sensor Pilot Project

Passive Sensor Pilot Project

The Passive Sensor Project is a trial to see if having a small sensor fitted in people's homes could help keep them comfortable, safe, well and independent in their own homes. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2018

Updated: 28th February, 2019

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Warm and Tariff Checked Homes (WaTCH)

Warm and Tariff Checked Homes (WaTCH)

For people in Blackburn with Darwen who are living with dementia, a learning disability and / or autism and their carers to make sure everyone manages to live well, safe and happy in a ‘healthy home’. Read more

Published: 13th November, 2020

Updated: 18th November, 2020

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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Wellbeing at home

Wellbeing at home

Whether you need meals on wheels, a podiatrist, hairdresser or optician to visit you at home or if you have a furry friend who needs wellbeing services of their own, Care Network can help you access reputable services, quickly and easily. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2017

Updated: 3rd December, 2018

Author: Sarah Nataraj

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  • About us

    Care Network believes that everyone is entitled to an independent, healthy and safe life. Whether it's support for you or someone close to you, support at home or in your community. We will do everything we can to inform you and connect you with quality services for your continued wellbeing.

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    A multi agency hub in Blackburn with Darwen for the whole community with information on activities and support available borough wide.

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    Caring about safe, trusted, local traders...

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    Make a referral

    Whether you want to refer yourself or someone you support, just fill in one simple form and we will get in touch with you.

  • Home maintenance

    Home maintenance

    We work with trustworthy and skilled local traders so that you can quickly and easily arrange for jobs to be carried out to maintain your home.

  • James Hadleigh, Chief Executive Officer

    Passionate and determined to make a real difference to the lives of local residents, James has a very rewarding role and is ably assisted by his fantastic team who genuinely make a big difference to the lives of all who use our services.

  • Debbie Summersgill, Operations and Services Manager

    Debbie has many years’ experience helping residents of the borough remain safe and independent at home. Debbie manages two busy helpdesks, one providing the Safe Trader Scheme and the other providing the information and signposting service at the Care Network Hub.

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    Healthy Homes

    Healthy Homes aims to equip you with the know how to create a warm, safe, hazard free and energy efficient home.

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