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Start Well

Leading child health experts across the world agree that the love and care given during the first 1,000 days of a baby’s life has more influence on their future than any other time in their life. These pages should help families with young children as well as teenagers get the help and support you need.

Active Start

Physical activity in early years is important for health, building relationships and brain development.

Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance

At the Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance we work on the principle of people-powered change.

Breastfeeding in Blackburn with Darwen

Breastfeeding has many benefits for you and your baby. Find out where you can get support in Blackburn with Darwen here.

Children’s Oral Health

Healthy teeth and gums are important for the general health and wellbeing of our children.
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Contraception, Pregnancy & Reproductive Health

Advice on emergency contraception, long acting contraception, cervical screenings, and menopause.

Drug and Alcohol Support for Young People

The Substance Misuse service for young people giving them the information they need to make informed choices.

Eat Well in Blackburn with Darwen

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

Family Hubs

Blackburn with Darwen Family hubs offer a single point of access to those start for life, wider services, and family help. 
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Gaming and Gambling – Young People

Young people as young as 11 have been known to become addicted to gaming and buying skins and / or betting illegally on games.

Healthy Child Programme In Blackburn

Ensuring every child has the best start in life is one of Public Health England’s key priorities.
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Healthy Start

If you are pregnant or have children under the age of 4 you can get help to buy food and milk.

Infant and Child Safety In Blackburn with Darwen

In Blackburn with Darwen, we work with a range of local and national partners to support the safety of your child.

Measles

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people, especially among those who are unvaccinated.

Mental Health for Young People

Find out about mental health services, organisations that can support you and training opportunities in BwD.
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Recipe 4 Health Award

The Recipe 4 Health Award recognises food businesses, that promote healthy eating, environmental issues and social responsibility.

Sexual Health Services In Blackburn with Darwen

Our vision is to improve the sexual health and wellbeing of people living in Blackburn with Darwen

Stop Smoking Service

Our focus includes education and prevention

Sugar Smart

Blackburn with Darwen have launched a sugar smart campaign with the BwD Food Resilience Alliance.
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Supervised Tooth Brushing Programme

Delivered by AP Smilecare on behalf of BwD council.

Wellbeing

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