News Get in touch - we're here for you All the team at Care Network are looking forward to returning to normal service, safely, over the coming months and from 12 April staff will return to work from Care Network Hub.Our return to working from the Hub is a phased transition to ensure the safety of our staff and you, our valued customers. We will continue to answer any enquiries over the phone and by email, however, if you feel you need a face-to-face appointment then please contact us on 01254 507255.I realise that this is an anxious time for many, so please do continue to get in touch for any assistance. We encourage you to contact us to find out about what's on in Blackburn with Darwen, certainly over the next few months while we ease out of lockdown. As always, we are here for you, don't hesitate to get in touch - a problem shared is a problem halved, after all. Best regards James Hadleigh, Chief Executive Care Network Hub - information and signposting Care Network Hub provides information and guidance on services to support you and your family, including; Independence and health at home Improving your or your families wellbeing Meeting people (online, by phone and when permitted in-person) Support to get online Positive mental health and stress management Gadgets to stay safe (assistive technology) Getting the right help and support Living with a disability Living with long term health conditions Third-party hate crime reporting Volunteering opportunities Employment support and work clubs Food and fuel poverty Care Network Hub Online Make a referral Safe Trader Scheme Our Safe Trade Scheme is open for business and we are continuing to pass on referrals for work where safe covid measures can be observed. We ask our tradespeople and our customers to follow government advice as detailed on www.gov.uk as we ease out of lockdown. Where possible, we recommend you continue to remain in a different room and arrange payment without the need for close contact. Services we off are; Handyperson service Hot meal and frozen meal delivery service and grocery shopping service Podiatrists, mobile optician, pet service, including dog walking and feeding Gas plumbing and servicing and electrical work and repairs Gardening, gutter cleaning, tree surgery and felling, power washing, Drains, repairs and unblocking Cleaning, laundry service, ironing, oven cleaning, window cleaning Painting and decorating, tiling, joinery Building and roofing, plastering, damp proofing, tarmacking and resurfacing, double glazing, TV aerial and satellite service and appliance repair Carpet and floor fitting, carpet and upholstery cleaning CCTV and intruder alarm and locksmith and much more! Make a referral Healthy Homes - phoneline - advice and support for a healthy home 01254 507255 (option 3) While home visits are on hold, our Healthy Homes project provides advice and support over the phone. This support will help you to keep your home warm and hazard-free and you safe! Eligibility differs for the many forms of support we offer through this project, so get in touch so that we can let you know how we can help you. Help to keep your home warm Lowering your bills and maximising your income Accessing small grants and support to help you maintain your home Free gas servicing (eligibility applies) Improving the condition of your property Your mobility around your home Your general safety Keeping your home secure Fire and home safety Outdoor areas Signposts and referrals to other services who can offer support We also have guides available (see below) to help you manage common household issues. We're more than happy to discuss the advice in the guides to make it relevant to you and your home. Make a referral Healthy Homes advice guides Preventing slips, trips and falls Preventing damp mould and condensation Keeping warm at home Blackburn with Darwen Help Hub Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council website has information about help and support in the borough. Find out more Ways to get in touch... If you need any services or support you can call us, message us, or fill out a self-referral form and we will get in touch with you. Call us on 01254 507255 Click here to make an online referrals Email enquiries: [email protected] Facebook and twitter messaging - get in touch with us on social media Call backs: if you or someone you know doesn’t have credit let us know via any of the means above and we can call you Stay safe - guidance from NHS To ensure the safety and wellbeing of yourselves and others, we ask that anyone showing the symptoms of coronavirus follows official advice www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ NHS coronavirus advice available in 34 languages https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-information/ Take care and keep in touch.