Our services Care Network Hub What's On This Month 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 1st July 2024: Monday 1st July Tuesday 2nd July Wednesday 3rd July Thursday 4th July Friday 5th July 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 Advice9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt & benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team9am - 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 & Chat10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Relax & Chat1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 8th July 2024: Monday 8th July Tuesday 9th July Wednesday 10th July Thursday 11th July Friday 12th July 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 Advice9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team9am - 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 & Chat10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Autism Partnership BoardBlackburn Central Library, Hornby Theatre, First Floor, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, BB2 1AGFrom 10am Bringing our disabled community together to create change & make voices heardBi-monthly meeting,lunch provided Relax & Chat1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Resolve1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 15th July 2024: Monday 15th July Tuesday 16th July Wednesday 17th July Thursday 18th July Friday 19th July 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 Advice9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team9am - 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 Together10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve1pm - 3pmDisability support services Drop in, runs weekly Relax & Chat1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 22nd July 2024: Monday 22nd July Tuesday 23rd July Wednesday 24th July Thursday 25th July Friday 26th July 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 Advice9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team9am - 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 & Chat10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Relax & Chat1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 29th July 2024: Monday 29th July Tuesday 30th July Wednesday 31st July Thursday 1st August Friday 2nd August 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 Advice9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team9am - 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 & Chat10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Relax & Chat1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Hear Us HeroesBlackburn 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 Group1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Awareness Days & Support This Month: Disability Pride Month 2024 | Throughout July 🌈July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, an international awareness month that celebrates disabled people in all communities. Find out more here and visit BwD's Pride website by clicking here. Alcohol Awareness Week 2024 | 1st - 7th July 🚫Raising awareness of the harm caused by alcohol and helping communities to learn about the role that alcohol plays in our society. Find out more here from Alcohol Change UK and find help from the NHS here. Festival of Making BwD 2024 | 6th & 7th July 🎨A unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor. Presenting a programme of work that combines art, manufacturing, making and communities, with commissioned international and national artists showcasing world class works. This is a free family festival for all to enjoy in Blackburn Town Centre. Find out more. South Asian Heritage Month 2024 | 18th July - 17th August 🌏Celebrating the stories that make up our diverse and vibrant community. Whether you express yourself through art, writing, music, fashion, or food, there are so many ways to share your experiences and your story. This year's theme is: Free To Be Me. Samaritans Awareness Day 2024 | 24th July 📢Raising awareness to let people know that they can talk to Samaritans, day or night, 24/7. The Samaritans Team are available to listen to anyone who's struggling to cope, at any time of the day or night #SamaritansAwarenessDay. National Parents' Day 2024 | 28th July 🫂Parents' Day recognises the care and commitment parents provide to their children. It also encourages families to celebrate the love and dedication involved in raising children. Ever since its introduction in 1994, Parents' Day has grown significantly and is now celebrated globally! See how our Healthy Homes Team supports families across BwD. International Day Of Friendship 2024 | 30th July 😊Proclaimed in 2011 by the UN, with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures & individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. Come together and celebrate your friendships at one of our welcoming Care Network groups! What better reason to get together with your friends this summer in Blackburn with Darwen? 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.