History

2003

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council started to deliver a safe trader scheme to promote independence at home for vulnerable people, forming part of the local authorities’ preventative agenda.

2007

Care Network (Blackburn with Darwen) Ltd. was registered as an independent charitable company and company limited by guarantee.

2013

Care Network begin the Achieving Self Care (ASC) pilot project exploring how to develop self care skills in people with long term health conditions.

2014

Care Network began to have sole responsibility for delivering the Your Support Your Choice centre, an information hub located in the town centre for health and wellbeing options available to people locally.
The Safe Trader Scheme continues to grow from strength to strength.

2015

Third Party Hate Crime reporting relaunches at Care Network Hub formerly Your Support Your Choice
Invited to represent third sector partners on the Transforming Lives programme in order to ensure effective support from the sector to local citizens
Significant increases in participating partners and residents accessing Care Network Hub formerly Your Support Your Choice

2016

Care Network achieved Home Improvement Agency status.
A new vision and mission statement is developed to further support the changes, growth and local demand for Care Network services.
Achieving Self Care pilot project comes to an end with successful results and the evidence to support continued funding.

2017

Care Network take on the boroughs Learning Disability Partnership Board and Autism Partnership Board to make sure that good support and services are being developed and improved for people with learning disabilities, and/ or autism and their carer’s.
Care Network rebrands and 'Your Support Your Choice shop' is renamed 'Care Network Hub'.
Keeping Well Project funding is secured to continue to embed self-care approaches in people with long term health conditions or other complex needs and vulnerabilities, in Partnership with Age UK Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire Mind.

2018

Care Network Hub volunteer Stephen Sharp was awarded Volunteer of the Year award 2018 (across Blackburn with Darwen).
The Garfield Weston Foundation and Pilotlight selected Care Network as one of 20 award winners nationally.
In July Care Network was awarded the national Collaboration Award at the annual Home Improvement Agency (HIA) awards which was held at the House of Lords.

Latest

Local Jubilee Celebrations

Both here at Care Network and across the borough, our community is gearing up for a royal weekend of celebrations to mark the upcoming Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Read more to find out what's on in BwD and get involved...
Care Network Fundraising Ideas

Want to get involved with Care Network? You can help us to raise funds by hosting your very own fundraiser! Take a look at some fantastic fundraising ideas here to get you started...
Elliot Evans, Innovation, Digital & Engagement

Elliot joined Care Network on a part time basis last year, and his since worked to support us with innovation, digital projects and engagement. He has a wealth of experience working for the NHS and in other fields, utilising his skills and personal experience to support our local community and staff.
Memory Matters

Support for people living with memory issues, and their carers to stay independent, safe and well at home.

Contact details

We try and make ourselves as easy to contact as possible. Here are the different ways you can get in touch.
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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.
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.
Care Network Hub

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

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.
Information and Signposting

We provide an information and signposting service for residents of Blackburn with Darwen to support their independence, health and wellbeing.
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.