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Age Well

People in Blackburn and Darwen can now expect to live for far longer than ever before – but these extra years of life are not always spent in good health, with many people developing conditions that reduce their independence and quality of life. These pages offer help, advice and support for our older adults so you can stay healthy and independent in your own home.

Active Ageing

Staying active is important for your mental and physical health as you get older.

Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance

At the Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) Food Resilience Alliance (FRA) we work on the principle of people-powered change.

BwD Help Hub

The BwD Help Hub supports local residents

Drug and Alcohol Service for Older Adults

Our service offers support tailored for older adults.

Eat Well in BwD

Transforming the way we think, feel, and behave around food, to help improve the health and wellbeing of our residents.

Emergency Food

Emergency food is available throughout Blackburn and Darwen to keep you and your family healthy

Financial Wellbeing

Financial advice, gambling harms, loan sharks and help with food.

Fuel Poverty Toolkit

The toolkit is for local authorities, health and third sector partners to work together to reduce fuel poverty in their localities.

Healthy Weight Declaration

Reducing unhealthy weight in the borough and protecting the health and wellbeing of the residents

Mental Health – Older Adults

Find out about mental health services, organisations that can support you and training opportunities in BwD

NHS Health Checks

The NHS Health Check is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40 to 74.

Older Adults’ Oral Health

Older people with good oral health can eat and drink properly and actively take part in life. 

Tobacco Control: Stop Smoking Service

Our focus includes education and prevention

Wellbeing

Our wellbeing is our ability to feel good and function well.

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