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 2nd September 2024: Monday 2nd September Tuesday 3rd September Wednesday 4th September Thursday 5th September Friday 6th September Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £2 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 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 N-compass Independent Advocacy Hub1pm - 3pm Drop in & appointments, first Wednesday of the month Week Commencing Monday 9th September 2024: Monday 9th September Tuesday 10th September Wednesday 11th September Thursday 12th September Friday 13th September Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £2 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 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 Library, Hornby Lecture Theatre (First Floor),10am - 12pm 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 16th September 2024: Monday 16th September Tuesday 17th September Wednesday 18th September Thursday 19th September Friday 20th September Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £2 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 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 23rd September 2024: Monday 23rd September Tuesday 24th September Wednesday 25th September Thursday 26th September Friday 27th September Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £2 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 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 HeroesDue to unforseen circumstances, this month's meeting has been cancelled. We apologise for any incovenience. Our next meeting will go ahead on: Tuesday 29th October Board Games Group1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 30th September 2024: Monday 30th September Tuesday 1st October Wednesday 2nd October Thursday 3rd October Friday 4th October Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £2 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 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 N-compass Independent Advocacy Hub1pm - 3pm Drop in & appointments, first Wednesday of the month Awareness Days & Support This Month: International Day Of Charity | 5th September 🌏Commemorating Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work fighting to overcome poverty & distress. As a local charity supporting people to live happy, healthy & independent lives, this is a special day for our organisation & an opportunity to celebrate the incredible work of our dedicated Staff, Volunteers, Trustees & Partners. Learn about our vital workSuicide Prevention Day | 10th September 🫴Every year, organisations & communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide. Find support locally hereWitton Park Wellbeing Day | 14th September🌱From BwD's re:fresh. Enjoy Olympics style events throughout the day. Parkrun from 9am, main event from 10am - 2pm. Click here to find out moreNational Fitness Day | 18th September 🏃Highlighting the role physical activity plays across the UK & raising awareness of its importance in assisting us to lead healthier lifestyles. Click here to see inspiration from our team on fitness for wellbeing & get involved with #fitnessday.World Alzheimer's Awareness Day | 21st September 💙A global opportunity to raise awareness, educate & encourage support of Dementia. Find out how we can support you & your family with Dementia at Care Network.International Day Of Peace | 21st September ✌️Strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence & cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace than now. This year’s theme is: Cultivating A Culture of Peace #PeaceDayInternational Week Of Deaf People | 23rd - 29th September 🧏Raising awareness of deaf people & Sign Language across the globe. The theme for this year's campaign is: Sign up for Sign Language Rights. Learn more here | Support for the deaf community in BwDWorld Heart Day | 29th September ❤️An opportunity for everyone to consider how best to care for & use our hearts 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.