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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Be rogue trader aware

Local charity Care Network is committed to helping people living in Blackburn with Darwen stay safe from rogue traders.
Feeling like I’ve not been forgotten, Ron’s story

The Care Network welfare calls have led to Ron receiving support to help him overcome any difficulties and lead a healthier and more fulfilling life, during lockdown.
An independent and healthy new life in a new town

Care Network has supported Alison to achieve a cosy and safe home, improved physical and emotional wellbeing, her sense of connection, and keep an eye on her finances.
Telephone support to switch fuel tariff

As the Home Improvement Agency for Blackburn with Darwen, Care Network's Healthy Homes team offer residents various forms of support to help people achieve warmer and more economical homes.

Contact details

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

A multi agency hub in Blackburn with Darwen for the whole community with information on activities and support available borough wide.
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.
Time to Change 2019

Managing ups and downs together Join us for tea, biscuits and top tips for good mental health, on Time to Talk day 2019
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.
Debbie Summersgill, Operations and Services Manager

Debbie has many years’ experience helping residents of the borough remain safe and independent at home. Debbie manages two busy helpdesks, one providing the Safe Trader Scheme and the other providing the information and signposting service at the Care Network Hub.
Healthy Homes

Healthy Homes aims to equip you with the know how to create a warm, safe, hazard free and energy efficient home.