Relax and Chat Darwen

Every Thursday, 1.30 - 3pm
Darwen Library, Knott Street, Darwen, BB3 3BU

Set in the beautiful Community Room in Darwen Library, this group like a game of Trivial Pursuit and developing the new friendships that are being made. Join us and help create a lovely opportunity for people to meet and get together.

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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.