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Citizens Advice Lancashire West - Debt team

<p>Dedicated telephone line for debt issues. Available 9-5 weekdays.</p><p>The advisors can help you understand your rights. They can help you make choices about paying different debts.</p><p>This page also has links to lots of different online resources.</p><p>Some of these resources do not belong to Citizens Advice and are links to other organisations</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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Spring Into Action - Spring Into Walking is a project group support 18+ people with learning disabilities to access locally led walks in both Hyndburn &amp; the Fylde coast area. This helps them transition to face to face meetings, overcome their anxiety around leaving their home, and join in outdoor walking. In addition some indoor activities can be moved outdoor into local parks etc. to assist in this.For more details please ring 01254 457026, email info@spring-projects.co.uk or look at website www.spring-projects.co.uk

Child Action Northwest - Telephone

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01254 692709

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Citizens Advice Lancashire - Self Referral

<p>Use&nbsp;this link to make a self-referral to Citizens Advice Lancashire&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://citizensadvicelancashirewest.org.uk/index.php/refernet-making-a-self-referral/" href="https://citizensadvicelancashirewest.org.uk/index.php/refernet-making-a-self-referral/">https://citizensadvicelancashirewest.org.uk/index.php/refernet-making-a-self-referral/</a></p><p>Include as much detail as possible so they can refer you to the best service to help you.&nbsp;</p><p>They could refer you to someone in the Citizens Advice Bureau or it might be to an outside agency.</p><p>It could take a few days for someone to contact you after you complete the self-referral.</p><p>Please note: This service is available to residents or people working in Chorley, South Ribble, West Lancashire and Wyre. If you live in another part of Lancashire or England, please visit "Find Your Nearest Citizens Advice Office", on the web site</p>

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Dedicated telephone line for debt issues. Available 9-5 weekdays.The advisors can help you understand your rights. They can help you make choices about paying different debts.This page also has links to lots of different online resources.Some of these resources do not belong to Citizens Advice and are links to other organisations

Spring Into Action

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01254 457026

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Citizens Advice - Energy Advice

<p>Citizens Advice can give advice on how to save money on your fuel bills and other topics around heating your home. They can look at:</p><p>Accessing financial help and grants to make your home warmer and more energy efficient<br>Help you to deal with fuel debt and other household debts<br>Look at benefit entitlement to increase your income<br>Help reduce your energy bills and save money on household expenditure<br>Understanding your energy bills<br>Switching supplier and saving money on energy use</p><p>For more information please ring 01254 304129</p><p>If you want a call back please complete the form here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://carh.org.uk/index.php/contacts" href="https://carh.org.uk/index.php/contacts">https://carh.org.uk/index.php/contacts</a></p><p><br></p>

energyproject@carh.org.uk

ICANN offer free advocacy services for Lancashire residents who are looking for support with Personal Independent Payment (PIP) and/or Work Capability assessments (WCA), PIP and WCA Appeal Tribunals or Subject Access Requests (SARs) for medical or social care information.The&nbsp;independent Advocates are clear and honest about what ICANN&nbsp;can and cannot do.You can talk to your advocate either in person in a public place, over the phone or virtually.These services are available to those who live outside Lancashire on a payable basis. &nbsp;We may be able to signpost you to other services in your area.Call for more information or fill in the contact form

Citizens Advice Lancashire West - online service

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Benefit Advice for carers

<p>Carers Link Lancashire have a dedicated Benefits &amp; Welfare worker who helps carers to make sure that they are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to receive. In addition they also assist carers to complete the benefit assessment form<br>.<br>If you are a carer and unsure about what if any benefits you can claim, please ring 01254 387444 or click on the link - &nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.entitledto.co.uk/" href="https://www.entitledto.co.uk/">https://www.entitledto.co.uk/</a></p>

info@carerslinklancashire.co.uk

Citizens Advice can give advice on how to save money on your fuel bills and other topics around heating your home. They can look at:Accessing financial help and grants to make your home warmer and more energy efficientHelp you to deal with fuel debt and other household debtsLook at benefit entitlement to increase your incomeHelp reduce your energy bills and save money on household expenditureUnderstanding your energy billsSwitching supplier and saving money on energy useFor more information please ring 01254 304129If you want a call back please complete the form here -&nbsp;https://carh.org.uk/index.php/contacts

ICANN - Telephone Services

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Befriending Service - Age UK Blackburn with Darwen

<p>Befriending service for those who are housebound and isolated and those living with dementia. Support includes telephone befriending, being matched with a volunteer visitor, support to access groups and activities and help to get out and about again.&nbsp; Get in touch by email or phone&nbsp;to request access to the service.</p><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">For more details about this service complete the online form at&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen/about-us/contact-us/" href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen/about-us/contact-us/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:blue">https://www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen/about-us/contact-us/</span></a>&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">You can also email&nbsp;us, or call us&nbsp;any weekday between 9am and 5pm on 01254 266620</span></span></span></span></p>

enquiries@ageukbwd.org.uk

Citizens Advise offers help and support for people with debt and money worries.If you are having any problems and don't know what to do next give them a call and have a chat.For more details please ring 0808 278 7975 Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm, or complete the form here to self refer or to refer someone else -&nbsp;https://carh.org.uk/index.php/contactsYou can also make an appointment for a face to face interview at Stubbylee Hall Bacup or the New Era centre Accrington

Carers Link Lancashire

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Pet Fostering Service - When owners need a hospital stay

<p>A national fostering service is provided for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital – volunteers take pets into their own homes until owner and pet can be reunited.</p><p>The Cinnamon Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved to residential accommodation which will not accept pets. Arrangements are made between owners and the Trust well in advance, so owners do have peace of mind in the knowledge that their beloved companion will have a safe and happy future. Emergency cards are available on request.</p>

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Over 50 local businesses have been through our rigorous quality assurance checks and specialist training so that vulnerable people in Blackburn with Darwen can arrange for home repairs and improvements easily and with peace of mind.Contact by telephone during working hours or leave a message at other times, or complete the online referral form here -&nbsp;https://www.carenetwork.org.uk/make-a-referral

Burnley Youth Theatre

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Young Carers - support

<p>Young Carers is part of Carers Link Lancashire and is a support group in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley for anyone under the age of 18 who is looking after a family member who has a long term illness, disability, mental health problem or substance misuse issues.&nbsp;<br>Carers Link Lancashire aim is to give young carers the support they need by making new friends, giving you time out to yourself, provide 1 to 1 support, enjoy fun activities, have&nbsp;days out and learn new skills through training and workshops.</p><p>For information please ring 0345 688 &nbsp;7113 our 24/7 helpline, email info@carerslinklancashire.co.uk , or look at the&nbsp;website&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/for-young-carers" href="https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/for-young-carers">https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/for-young-carers</a></p>

info@carerslinklancashire.co.uk

Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of like-minded people. Beginners welcome.&nbsp;Come along and have a knit and a natter, share gossip, tips and patterns. It doesn't matter whether you're new to knitting or a 'dab' hand, everyone is welcome - friendly atmosphere guaranteed.&nbsp;Places at the Whitworth Library sessions are limited and must be booked in advance. Call, visit or email on&nbsp;whitworth.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;to book a place.For more details about this service and other services go to&nbsp;https://events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/index.asp?q=&amp;area=allVenue&amp;venue=&amp;daterange=&nbsp;On the left of the page, there is a search box.&nbsp;&nbsp;Use the search by Keyword, Location,&nbsp;Date, Category and cost to look for anything group or event you are interested in. Anyone living in Lancashire can become a member of the library and attend any session at any library.There is one main contact number for all libraries&nbsp;0300 123 6703If you wish to contact a library by email the email will be the name of the library in front of&nbsp;&nbsp;.library@lancashire.gov.ukso the email for Nelson library will be Nelson.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;and the email for Coal Clough library will be CoalClough.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;

THOMAS - Drop in - Blackburn

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01254 660 861

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Sexual Violence - one to one support

<p>Sexual violence is the general term we use to describe any kind of unwanted sexual act or activity, including rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and many others.<br>At the centre there are two specialist sexual violence support workers who can offer one to one trauma informed support.<br>For help and information please contact rosie@emilydavisoncentre.com or call us on 0330 1 34 34 34<br><br></p>

rosie@emilydavisoncentre.com

Young Carers is part of Carers Link Lancashire and is a support group in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley for anyone under the age of 18 who is looking after a family member who has a long term illness, disability, mental health problem or substance misuse issues.&nbsp;Carers Link Lancashire aim is to give young carers the support they need by making new friends, giving you time out to yourself, provide 1 to 1 support, enjoy fun activities, have&nbsp;days out and learn new skills through training and workshops.For information please ring 0345 688 &nbsp;7113 our 24/7 helpline, email info@carerslinklancashire.co.uk , or look at the&nbsp;website&nbsp;https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/for-young-carers

Great Harwood Library

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Carol Pollard

0300 123 6703

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Spark-Steer Clear Awareness Programme-

<p>IMO Charity would like to present our drug and alcohol awareness programme to raise awareness in the local community.<br></p><p>To be able to reduce substance misuse within the local community, prevention is key. Education and awareness of substances which cause individuals and families, severe harm is needed to prevent further substance misuse.<br></p><p>The sessions are available to all including users of substances, supporting family members of users, parents and anyone who would like to know more about substance misuse.<br></p><p>The road to recovery takes time, effort, motivation and IMO are here to support you.</p><p>How we can help:</p><p>Group and one to one session’s available.<br>Guide and support you with appointments.<br>Help refer and signpost you to the right services.<br>Improve your physical and mental well-being.<br>Socialise and build a stronger support network around you.<br>Educate and learn about coping strategies.<br>Help you on your way to recovery.<br></p><p>Improve your knowledge around the harms of drugs and alcohol</p><p>Learn how to seek confidential support</p><p>Registration for this service is ongoing.&nbsp;</p><p>Go to this link to register for support - <a data-cke-saved-href="https://bit" href="https://bit">https://bit</a>.ly/SteerClearAwareness</p><p><br></p>

ajmal.mohammed@imocharity.org

Sexual violence is the general term we use to describe any kind of unwanted sexual act or activity, including rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and many others.At the centre there are two specialist sexual violence support workers who can offer one to one trauma informed support.For help and information please contact rosie@emilydavisoncentre.com or call us on 0330 1 34 34 34

Carers Link Lancashire

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0345 688 7113

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Singing for the Brain

<p>Join our singing group where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs in a supported environment. The group is hosted by our skilled, compassionate and experienced group leaders.</p>

EastLancashire@alzheimers.org.uk

Short term support to those aged 50+ to get out and about and more active again following a significant life event. The service can accompany to activities or on a short walk. To make a referral please call 01254 266620

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Nicola Blackledge

01254 781 310

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Pet bereavement and pet loss - Telephone, email and online chat services

<p>Lives are transformed by the love and companionship pets bring. So, saying goodbye to one – whether due to death or separation – is always sad, difficult and often traumatic. It affects people in many ways.</p><p>But, remember, you are not alone. If you are grieving for a pet, or facing loss, our free and confidential Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS) is here for you by phone, email or webchat.</p><p>Our webchat service is staffed by our trained Pet Bereavement Support Service volunteers from 8.30am to 8.30pm, every day.</p><p>If you'd like to chat with one of our team, visit our about the PBSS page and click the chat icon in the bottom-right hand corner of your screen.</p>

pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk

Join our singing group where you can meet new people in a friendly, fun and social environment. Singing can improve your brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don’t need to be a good singer to benefit. Join us for fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs in a supported environment. The group is hosted by our skilled, compassionate and experienced group leaders.

The Emily Davison Centre

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Mental Health Crisis Line

<p>lscft - &nbsp;Mental Health Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 0800 953 0110. It is staffed by trained mental health professionals who are able to provide assessment and referrals to appropriate services - ring it if you need to access services or for advice about someone who needs treatment/support.</p>

lct.enquiries@lscft.nhs.uk

Lancashire Women offer a weekly friendly and welcoming drop in service in a safe space every Tuesday from 9am to 12pm for women to discuss getting help with their mental health problems.&nbsp;

Policy in Practice - Online

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Befriending Service

<p>The aim of the befriending service is to reduce social isolation for people, or the carers of people in Rossendale, who are elderly or have health problems. The scheme matches each person&nbsp;with a volunteer befriender who can visit regularly to provide some company and, in some cases, assistance with accessing particular interest groups or sources of support.</p><p>The service is for people who are registered with a Rossendale GP practice and meet one or more of the following criteria: Aged 75 and over, have a life limiting illness and / or have a long term condition.&nbsp; However, this doesn’t exclude those under 75 who may be suitable for the service, it just means they will assessed on an individual basis.</p><p>Ring 01706 253633 to book an appointment. Times are flexible depending on when volunteers are available.</p><p>We operate an open referral system which means that people can self-refer or be referred by family, friends or providers of health and social care. &nbsp;<br></p>

Amy.O'Connor@rossendalehospice.org

Citizens Advice can help with advice on benefits. They can help with information across many benefits and if you need help just get in touch and speak to someone.Please ring 0808 278 7975 Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm or you can use the form here https://carh.org.uk/index.php/contacts&nbsp;to refer yourself or someone else.You can make an appointment to go to either Stubbly Hall or the New Era Centre if you want a face to face appointment

Lymphoma Action - Online/telephone

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0808 808 5555

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Befriending & Mentoring

<p>Community Solutions North West offers various forms of mentoring and befriending.</p><p>They offer home visits, telephone support and group activities.</p><p>This support is given by volunteer befrienders.&nbsp;</p><p>This support is available to anyone. Being in touch with other people helps improve peoples health and wellbeing.</p><p>The home visiting support helps those who are housebound through age, ill-health or disability.</p><p>The telephone support service keeps people in touch with others on a weekly basis.</p><p>For more details please ring 01254 460080 or&nbsp;email <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:info@csnw.co.uk" href="mailto:info@csnw.co.uk">info@csnw.co.uk</a>.</p><p>You can complete a self referral form here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://csnw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Participant-Referral-Form.pdf" href="https://csnw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Participant-Referral-Form.pdf">https://csnw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Participant-Referral-Form.pdf</a></p><p><br></p>

info@csnw.co.uk

The aim of the befriending service is to reduce social isolation for people, or the carers of people in Rossendale, who are elderly or have health problems. The scheme matches each person&nbsp;with a volunteer befriender who can visit regularly to provide some company and, in some cases, assistance with accessing particular interest groups or sources of support.The service is for people who are registered with a Rossendale GP practice and meet one or more of the following criteria: Aged 75 and over, have a life limiting illness and / or have a long term condition.&nbsp; However, this doesn’t exclude those under 75 who may be suitable for the service, it just means they will assessed on an individual basis.Ring 01706 253633 to book an appointment. Times are flexible depending on when volunteers are available.We operate an open referral system which means that people can self-refer or be referred by family, friends or providers of health and social care. &nbsp;

Stubbylee Hall

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Amy O'Connor

0808 278 7975

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Citizens Advice

<p>We provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.</p><p>Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face.</p><p>People come to us with all sorts of issues. You may have money, benefit, housing or employment problems. You may be facing &nbsp;a crisis, or just considering your options.</p><p>We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination wherever we see it.</p><p>Please ring 01200 427336or 0300 330 1182 on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 10.00am to 4.00pm&nbsp;</p><p>You can also fill in the form here to ask them to give you a call -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ3ZDvme4-JX26BGnmwGNpegf5OZ30OInveS8k4KajgV7dZQ/viewform" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ3ZDvme4-JX26BGnmwGNpegf5OZ30OInveS8k4KajgV7dZQ/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ3ZDvme4-JX26BGnmwGNpegf5OZ30OInveS8k4KajgV7dZQ/viewform</a></p><p>Website states that face to face appointments are still suspended 23/08/2022</p><p>for more details check the website here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/ribble-valley/contact-us/?serialnumber=103718" href="https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/ribble-valley/contact-us/?serialnumber=103718">https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/ribble-valley/contact-us/?serialnumber=103718</a></p>

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The free Get Started with Health and Fitness programme gives young people the chance to learn abouttraining and nutrition. All abilities are catered for, from beginners to experts.• Learn how to design your own training session• Learn how to be a successful instructor in various sports• Meet new people and build your confidence• Work with other people to demonstrate and deliver a fitness session.For young people aged 16-25, this course is free, and your travel expenses and lunch will be provided eachday.WHERE: Blackburn Leisure Centre WHEN: 15th -19th November (taster day 9th November)and Blackburn College 24th - 28th of October (taster session 19th October)

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Andrew McNally

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Befriender Service - For those seriously injured or bereaved in a traffic accident

<p>A befriender is a member of RoadPeace who gives&nbsp;telephone support to callers referred by the RoadPeace helpline. Befrienders are not counselors. Befrienders&nbsp;give&nbsp;emotional support. Telephone befriending means that people who have been bereaved or injured in a crash can be put in touch with someone who really does know how they feel. It does not matter&nbsp;where&nbsp;you&nbsp;are calling from.<br></p><p>Call&nbsp;0207 733 1603 Mon - Friday 10am to 1pm or email&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:helpline@roadpeace.org" href="mailto:helpline@roadpeace.org">helpline@roadpeace.org</a>.</p><p>Self referral can be made through the helpline on&nbsp;0845 4500355.</p>

helpline@roadpeace.org

Would you like to work in a childcare setting? Are you thinking about working in a school?MPT Steps are offering a free Teaching Assistant course plus a level 1 NCFE Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning.The course is flexible around childcare commitments.For more information call or email.&nbsp;The course runs for 2 weeks starting 12th Sept 2022.To be eligible for this course you must be 19+ and unemployed

Citizens Advice - Ribble Valley

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Lets Live Life - Long Covid

<p>Lets Live Life - Long Covid is based at Roefield Leisure in Clitheroe and is a support group that offers help and assistance to people suffering from Long Covid<br>The group support offered covers emotional needs, help to improve symptoms, dealing with employers and anything else you are concerned about.<br>The group meets fortnightly on Tuesday&nbsp;from 1.00pm to 2.30pm</p><p>Contact&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:&nbsp;sam.letslivelife@gmail.com." href="mailto:&nbsp;sam.letslivelife@gmail.com.">sam.letslivelife@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;to find out when the next session is being held</p>

sport@roefield.co.uk

This is a Facebook group that has lots of activities arranged each week.To access the activities you must join the group and then you will get notifications for the activities.&nbsp;Go to the group and click join, you will get a message when you have been accepted in the group.Activities include things like quizzes, poetry, photography and sketching.

Road Peace - Online/telephone

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Cath Barton

07506 692 154

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Single Parent Helpline

<p>This helpline can give support and advice to single parents.</p><p>You can speak to someone about benefits, child maintenance, dealing with a break-up, and going back to work. You can chat about what is worrying you.</p><p>After&nbsp;your telephone&nbsp;call, you will get&nbsp;some information in the post. Your call is free and no one will know about it unless you want to tell them.<br>If you are the main or equal carer of a&nbsp;child you can use this service. The helpline can also help those who may become a single parent and those ringing on behalf of a single parent. Parents who don’t live with their children can look at the&nbsp;information pages for help and support and find&nbsp;information about other&nbsp;charities that will be able to help them.</p><p>This service is really busy&nbsp;so&nbsp;you may be on hold for a while but be patient the call is free so it will not cost you anything while you are waiting. Calls will usually take about 20 minutes. It is a good idea to write down what you want to talk about and have a pen and some paper ready for if you want to make some notes during the call.</p><p>If English is not your first&nbsp;language then the person on the helpline will take your details and you will get a call back from someone who can speak your language. When you get a call it will be from a withheld number so no one will know who has been calling you.<br><br></p><p><br></p>

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A weekly story reading session for pre-school childrenAll pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join us. We'll be reading from the best and brightest and most funny picture books in the library for your kids to enjoy and to inspire them to find books and reading fun!&nbsp;For more details about this service and other services go to&nbsp;https://events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/index.asp?q=&amp;area=allVenue&amp;venue=&amp;daterange=&nbsp;On the left of the page, there is a search box.&nbsp;&nbsp;Use the search by Keyword, Location,&nbsp;Date, Category and cost to look for anything group or event you are interested in. Anyone living in Lancashire can become a member of the library and attend any session at any library.There is one main contact number for all libraries&nbsp;0300 123 6703If you wish to contact a library by email the email will be the name of the library in front of&nbsp;&nbsp;.library@lancashire.gov.ukso the email for Nelson library will be Nelson.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;and the email for Coal Clough library will be CoalClough.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;For Sessions at Accrington, Great Harwood, Whitworth libraries the numbers are limited so you need to book a place.The sessions at Burnley Campus, Longridge, Oswaldtwistle, Rishton libraries only run during term times&nbsp;

Burnley Youth Theatre

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01282 427767

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Get Into Business Administration - With BAE Systems

<p>The Prince's Trust are working with BAE Systems and the Launch Group to offer a free three week "Business Administration" training programme for young people aged 18 to 30.</p><p>The courses run for 3 weeks. Some content will be online and some will be at&nbsp; BAE sites around Preston.</p><p>The programme is completely free and won’t affect your Jobseeker’s Allowance</p><p>Your travel costs will be covered.</p><p>You will complete an onsite work placement learning valuable communication skills and team working.</p><p>There will be a taster day on Wed 2nd of November.</p><p>The full course will run between&nbsp;14th November and the&nbsp;2nd December 2022</p>

janice.bradley@princes-trust.org.uk

This helpline can give support and advice to single parents.You can speak to someone about benefits, child maintenance, dealing with a break-up, and going back to work. You can chat about what is worrying you.After&nbsp;your telephone&nbsp;call, you will get&nbsp;some information in the post. Your call is free and no one will know about it unless you want to tell them.If you are the main or equal carer of a&nbsp;child you can use this service. The helpline can also help those who may become a single parent and those ringing on behalf of a single parent. Parents who don’t live with their children can look at the&nbsp;information pages for help and support and find&nbsp;information about other&nbsp;charities that will be able to help them.This service is really busy&nbsp;so&nbsp;you may be on hold for a while but be patient the call is free so it will not cost you anything while you are waiting. Calls will usually take about 20 minutes. It is a good idea to write down what you want to talk about and have a pen and some paper ready for if you want to make some notes during the call.If English is not your first&nbsp;language then the person on the helpline will take your details and you will get a call back from someone who can speak your language. When you get a call it will be from a withheld number so no one will know who has been calling you.

Padiham Library

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Spring Into Action - Spring Into PHAB

<p>Spring Into Action - Spring Into PHAB is affiliated to the national charity PHAB which stands for Promoting Health Across Boundaries. It is a multi activity group run by people with learning disabilities who want to make a difference in their community by helping disabled people to integrate into society. For more information on this group please ring 01254 457026, email <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:info@spring-projects.co.uk" href="mailto:info@spring-projects.co.uk">info@spring-projects.co.uk</a> or look at website <a data-cke-saved-href="www.springintophab.org.uk" href="www.springintophab.org.uk">www.springintophab.org.uk</a></p>

info@spring-projects.co.uk

The Changing Futures project supports people with multiple barriers to employment. This is for people who are not working. There is support for people with physical or mental health problems and people with learning difficulties and people from the BAME communityEveryone will work with an individual coach. Their coach will help them find out what they can already do. They will find out what they want to do and what they need to build on and overcome to get ready for work.For more details please ring 01254 460080, email info@csnw.co.uk or&nbsp;download the self referral form at https://csnw.co.uk/what-we-do/ complete and email to info@csnw.co.uk

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Debt Service - Support to help you can get out of debt - CAP

<p>Free debt help from Christians Against Poverty (CAP). CAP&nbsp;has been providing free debt help in the UK since 1996. Debt help service is face-to-face* and run through local churches.&nbsp;You get practical help and support to get you through whatever challenges you’re facing.&nbsp;</p><p>You can speak to a member of the enquiries team on the phone.</p><p>To find your local CAP support go to&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-debt-help" href="https://capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-debt-help">https://capuk.org/i-want-help/our-services/cap-debt-help</a></p><p>Click on the country you live in and on the new page enter your postcode and you will see the details of your nearest CAP services.</p><p><br></p>

info@capuk.org

If you require assistance with a legal matter within the next seven days – including a court hearing – or need an appointment with our Legal team, call between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.Emergency helpline 03301 755 121 during opening hours if you are homeless, have nowhere to stay tonight, are worried about losing your home, or are at risk of harm or abuse in your home.

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Teenage Family Project

<p><br></p><p>Accommodation for young parents. Fully furnished supported properties.</p><p>Accommodation is offered for up to 2 years. Young parents will be supported to maintain their own household, helping them to take control of their own lives. Young people are supported to move onto their own independent accommodation when ready.<br></p><p>The project lasts approximately 12 to 18 months. During this time regular home visits will be conducted to monitor, advise and guide accordingly.<br></p><p>M3 Teenage Family Project also works closely with PCT professionals and Sure Start Centres. This is to ensure that young people are engaging with child development services, and that their welfare is being monitored by relevant services.</p><p>Compulsory training is offered to all young people on the Teenage Family Project around the following issues: Rents and arrears, dealing with neighbour nuisance, introduction to home safety and health and well-being.</p><p>This training is not optional, as the Teenage Family Project has an agreement with landlords committed to the B-with-us Choice-based lettings scheme. Young people taking part in this training will be supplied with a reference which will assist them in locating permanent accommodation for their own families. Young people taking part in this scheme will be guaranteed the offer of a property after the first or second bid.</p><p>The online referral form can be found here: <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.rossendalem3.org/m3-move-on/how-to-refer-to-mops/" href="https://www.rossendalem3.org/m3-move-on/how-to-refer-to-mops/">https://www.rossendalem3.org/m3-move-on/how-to-refer-to-mops/</a>.&nbsp;You can also contact Joanne Mitchell Aspin - Senior Teenage Family Project Worker. Contact details are available on the website.</p><p>Fill in the online referral form and email it back and you will then be contacted for further appointments / assessments.</p><p>An on-call service for householders and young people is available out of hours. Fully furnished properties are available in Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Hyndburn. You can refer yourself to this service or be referred by another organisation or agency.<br></p>

info@rossendalem3.org

The free counselling service is a big part of what the charity does. The counselling service is so well regarded many statutory services such as the NHS refer clients directly to us. The service&nbsp;provided is free and unlimited, so clients can have the time and luxury of working through their issues at their own pace.There are 3 counselling rooms which are both comfortable and private and are accessed by a separate entrance to ensure client confidentiality.Contact by telephone to discuss accessing this service

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Equipment grants - for disabled or seriously ill Children

<p>Funding for essential community equipment<br>Newlife provides funding for essential community equipment, such as beds, buggies, wheelchairs, seating systems, and much more.<br>Our equipment grants can improve child health, reduce risk of significant injury and pain, as well as support delivery of care – while enabling childhood experiences and encouraging independence.</p><p>You can apply online or download an application form. For more information you can call the helpline on&nbsp;0800 902 0095.</p>

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Accommodation for young parents. Fully furnished supported properties.Accommodation is offered for up to 2 years. Young parents will be supported to maintain their own household, helping them to take control of their own lives. Young people are supported to move onto their own independent accommodation when ready.The project lasts approximately 12 to 18 months. During this time regular home visits will be conducted to monitor, advise and guide accordingly.M3 Teenage Family Project also works closely with PCT professionals and Sure Start Centres. This is to ensure that young people are engaging with child development services, and that their welfare is being monitored by relevant services.Compulsory training is offered to all young people on the Teenage Family Project around the following issues: Rents and arrears, dealing with neighbour nuisance, introduction to home safety and health and well-being.This training is not optional, as the Teenage Family Project has an agreement with landlords committed to the B-with-us Choice-based lettings scheme. Young people taking part in this training will be supplied with a reference which will assist them in locating permanent accommodation for their own families. Young people taking part in this scheme will be guaranteed the offer of a property after the first or second bid.The online referral form can be found here: https://www.rossendalem3.org/m3-move-on/how-to-refer-to-mops/.&nbsp;You can also contact Joanne Mitchell Aspin - Senior Teenage Family Project Worker. Contact details are available on the website.Fill in the online referral form and email it back and you will then be contacted for further appointments / assessments.An on-call service for householders and young people is available out of hours. Fully furnished properties are available in Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Hyndburn. You can refer yourself to this service or be referred by another organisation or agency.

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Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline - Support services for any area of life

<p>The helpline is staffed by volunteers who also identify as LGBT+</p><p>A helpline where you can talk through anything that is worrying you.</p><p>Relationships, Sexual health, mental health, bereavement, nothing is off-limits.</p><p>You can get in touch by telephone, email or chat.</p><p>Telephone -&nbsp;0300 330 0630<br>Open 10:00-22:00 every day 365 days a year</p><p>Live chat - Access live chat from the Chat Icon at the bottom right of the web page&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://switchboard.lgbt/how-we-can-help" href="https://switchboard.lgbt/how-we-can-help">https://switchboard.lgbt/how-we-can-help</a>&nbsp; - you will see the chat icon, at the bottom right corner of the web page, when this is available&nbsp;</p><p>A call or live chat is never ended until you want it to end</p>

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Helping people to improve, adapt, repair and maintain their homes. You will get a visit from a qualified person.&nbsp;FULL MAINTENANCE SURVEYThis will mainly look at the outside of your home. You will be told about any jobs that should be done as soon as possible. You will also be told about any other work that needs doing but which can wait a while.HOME IMPROVEMENT SURVEYThe Technical Officer will provide a schedule of works and plan (if required) on larger type works e.g. new bathroom, downstairs toilet.D-I-Y ADVICEYou will get advice on any small repairs that you might be able to do yourself. You will get advice on how to do the work. You will also get advice on the materials and tools you will need for the job.ACCESSIBLE GARDEN SURVEYAfter looking at your garden you will be given advice on how to make the area easy to access and maintain.The technical support includes supervision of work and an inspection on completion ensuring you are completely happy before payment is made.

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Young Carers - ongoing support

<p>What is the Young Carers Project?</p><p>Young Carers at BPRCVS is an excellent, much needed project that provides a number of services directly to young carers in recognition of the hard work they do every day. Our dedicated Young Carers team help the young carers of East Lancashire manage with the emotional strain of caring for vulnerable adults. We also provide young carers with regular breaks from their caring responsibilities and specialise in delivering long-term support to young carers aged 8-18.</p><p>What Young Carers Does?</p><p>Young Carers at BPRCVS delivers a wide range of support, services and activities to the young carers in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale.</p><p>Young Carers delivers one-to-one sessions with trained Young Carers Development Workers designed to determine the level of support required.</p><p>We understand the impact on young carers and their families. Our committed, friendly volunteers offer a family support service</p><p>Young carers can need support at any time of the day. That's why we provide phone, text and email support</p><p>Free day trips, parties, events and activities are arranged during the school holidays: skiing, the cinema, Chester Zoo, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and theatre trips to mention just a few</p><p>Residential breaks include all accommodation, meals and activities. Breaks are local and last 1 or 2 nights to provide young carers with a much needed mini holiday</p><p>Young Carers host a range of workshops designed to help young carers learn new skills, try something different and gain certificates for their record of achievement</p><p>Time Out sessions take place weekly in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale during term time. Different activities are arranged and include crafts, baking and cooking, sports, movie nights and games nights.</p><p>'Older Nights' are for young carers aged 14-18 and involve going to restaurants, the cinema and outdoor adventure activities such as paintball</p><p>Office open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm</p><p>Next Steps</p><p>A referral form is needed before using this service.</p>

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A forum where you can post and get support from people in a similar position. The forum is set up in different areas so you can easily find posts on topics you are interested in.Go to this post to start your using the forum and you will find helpful tips and videos to help you on your way&nbsp;https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/forums/welcome-and-how-to-use-dementia-talking-point.32/​​​​​​​The forum can be used by people with a dementia diagnosis or those supporting someone, everyone is welcome.You need to register to use the forum. click the "Register" button on the top right of the web page -&nbsp;https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/​​​​​​​

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Bereavement Support - Islamic perspective

<p>This service is offered from an Islamic perspective.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a free and confidential bereavement support service, provided by trained volunteers. They can act as trusted friends.&nbsp; Support can be either in person or via telephone sessions. This service has&nbsp;close links&nbsp;with some of the national bereavement&nbsp;charities that have also trained our team of befrienders.</p><p>Initial contact is by telephone, email or by completing the form here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.hopeandhelp.uk/contact-us/" href="https://www.hopeandhelp.uk/contact-us/">https://www.hopeandhelp.uk/contact-us/</a></p>

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Geek Retreat run gaming evenings for people to join-in and meet up with other people.&nbsp;There are different types of board games that are played on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday&nbsp;and Friday evenings.The games played are modern role play and trading card games.Anyone can join in. Beginners are welcome. Staff are on hand to support new players.On entry you will get a drink and a snack.Come along, meet other people and join in.&nbsp; No need to book in - just come along.To have a look at what you can expect follow the link to their Facebook page -&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/GeekRetreatBlackburn

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Social Inclusion Football Session - Mixed sex

<p>Social Inclusion / Just Play Sessions:</p><p>These sessions are incredibly popular with those accessing services, incorporating a wide-range of backgrounds. The sessions are mixed, fun and supportive and have become a staple over the years with service activity timetables.</p><p><br></p>

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Drop in to learn knitting or crochet or just bring your project in for a knit and natter, and if you would just like to have a cuppa and chat that’s fine too.

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Support For Migrant Families - Check available support for those with NRPF

<p>This is an online tool to find out where migrant families can get help with housing and financial support when they have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).</p><p>This tool can be used by someone needing support or by the person who is supporting someone through the system.&nbsp;</p><p>The tool takes 10-15 minutes to complete and will then give guidance depending on the answers provided.</p>

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Mencap’s online community is a safe and supportive place to meet others, ask questions about learning disabilities, share experiences and offer support.This service is for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.

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Telephone Helpline - Peer support service - bereaved by murder or manslaughter

<p>Specialist bereavement support for people bereaved by murder and manslaughter.</p><p>Peer support from trained volunteers with lived experience.</p><p>Call during normal working hours to arrange support calls at a&nbsp;time convenient for you.</p><p>Text or email at anytime to be contacted at a time convenient for you.</p><p>Support for immediate family members and wider family members, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Also support for bereaved friends and colleagues. There is no time limit on when you can access support. It doesn’t matter how recently or long ago you were bereaved, you can still get support.<br></p>

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This is an online tool to find out where migrant families can get help with housing and financial support when they have no recourse to public funds (NRPF).This tool can be used by someone needing support or by the person who is supporting someone through the system.&nbsp;The tool takes 10-15 minutes to complete and will then give guidance depending on the answers provided.

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Social Groups

<p>CSNW run social groups to&nbsp;bring&nbsp;people together to enjoy common interests and to increase a person's health and wellbeing. Instead of needing to see your GP for social reasons, why not join a&nbsp;group.&nbsp; It will help you feel less isolated, in touch with friends and enjoy doing&nbsp;the things that make you happy.<br><br></p><p>For more details please ring 01254 460080, email <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:info@csnw.co.uk or download the self referral form at https://csnw.co.uk/what-we-do/ complete and email to info@csnw.co.uk" href="mailto:info@csnw.co.uk or download the self referral form at https://csnw.co.uk/what-we-do/ complete and email to info@csnw.co.uk">info@csnw.co.uk or</a>&nbsp;download the self referral form at <a data-cke-saved-href="https://csnw.co.uk/what-we-do/" href="https://csnw.co.uk/what-we-do/">https://csnw.co.uk/what-we-do/</a> complete and email to <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:info@csnw.co.uk" href="mailto:info@csnw.co.uk">info@csnw.co.uk</a></p>

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Friendly men's group, good conversation and company&nbsp;

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SexSmart - NetReach - Confidential support from Sexual Health Practitioners

<p>SexSmart is a website aimed at men who have sex with men, with information on sexual health, general health and safer cruising. Visit the site at&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.sexsmart.co.uk/" href="https://www.sexsmart.co.uk/">https://www.sexsmart.co.uk/</a>.<br></p><p>Also on hand are experienced Sexual Health Practitioners available to answer any questions you may have around&nbsp;sexual health, testing, safer cruising, Drug and Alcohol Support, amongst many other things.</p><p>Just complete the form at&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ren-uk.com/netreach/" href="https://www.ren-uk.com/netreach/">https://www.ren-uk.com/netreach/</a>&nbsp;and a project worker will get back to you. Please allow 48 hours for someone to get back to you. This will be longer over the weekend as support workers only work 9am - 5pm weekdays.</p>

https://www.ren-uk.com/netreach/

Enquiries@Ren-UK.com

Free online tests. Choose online tests from menu.The online tests can help you makes sense of your feelings and could be the first step towards getting the help that’s right for you.You may feel that things are not quite right with you but don't know why.There is a range of online tests. They are quick to complete. You can complete more than one test for different conditions. This can be helpful if you are not sure why you may not be feeling yourself.These tests are meant to be indicators only and do not replace a full assessment by a qualified clinician. If you are at all worried about your results or symptoms please seek medical help.There are tests for&nbsp;Autism,ADHD,Anorexia,Anxiety,Bipolar,Depression,OCD,PTSD,Stress,Binge eating,Orthorexia andBulimiaAt the end of the test, you will be given your results and an indication if you are likely to be suffering from the disorder you have just taken the test for.You will be given some advice about contacting someone to discuss your results.You can review your answers to the questions.You can also print or email yourself or someone else your results.

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gr'eftalk helpline

<p>Support for bereaved children and young people.</p><p>This is a confidential helpline.</p><p>Being bereaved can be difficult to talk about.</p><p>Not everyone feels able to talk on the phone.</p><p>There are other ways to get in touch. Use the way that you find the easiest.</p><p>By phone – call us now on 0808 802 0111<br>You can click on our instant web chat in the bottom right hand corner<br>Or email us anytime on <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk" href="mailto:grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk">grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk</a></p><p>You can contact grief&nbsp;help for yourself.</p><p>If you are worried about a friend or a family member you can call about them.</p><p>This is a free service and is available to anyone who has been bereaved.</p>

grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk

SexSmart is a website aimed at men who have sex with men, with information on sexual health, general health and safer cruising. Visit the site at&nbsp;https://www.sexsmart.co.uk/.Also on hand are experienced Sexual Health Practitioners available to answer any questions you may have around&nbsp;sexual health, testing, safer cruising, Drug and Alcohol Support, amongst many other things.Just complete the form at&nbsp;https://www.ren-uk.com/netreach/&nbsp;and a project worker will get back to you. Please allow 48 hours for someone to get back to you. This will be longer over the weekend as support workers only work 9am - 5pm weekdays.

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Telephone Helpline - For those bereaved or seriously injured in a traffic accident

<p>This service is for&nbsp;anyone who has been bereaved as the result of a road crash. Also anyone who has been seriously injured in a road crash and their families.</p><p>Telephone the helpline&nbsp;0845 4500 355 Mon - Friday 10am - 1pm. Calls are charged at local rate.</p><p>The helpline is the first point of contact for all&nbsp;services. You can also get in touch via email at&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:helpline@roadpeace.org." href="mailto:helpline@roadpeace.org.">helpline@roadpeace.org</a></p><p>It offers emotional support and practical guidance including information on the post-crash process. This can take the form of alerting callers to specific information guides or putting them in touch with other members.</p><p>(If you need to talk to someone urgently outside of the helpline hours, the Samaritans are open 24 / 7 on&nbsp;<strong>116 123)</strong></p><p><a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:helpline@roadpeace.org." href="mailto:helpline@roadpeace.org."></a></p>

helpline@roadpeace.org.

Small friendly social group for older people. Have a brew a drink and a chat, do craft activities or just sit and listen to the company

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The Billy Project - female only gym sessions - 16+

<p class="has-text-align-center" style="margin-bottom:32px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif"><span style="font-size:15.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,sans-serif"><span style="color:#303030"></span></span></span></span></span></span>​​​​​​​A wide range of fitness activities for vulnerable local women. The Billy Project is a safe space to meet new friends and offers support to get more active, eat better and control your weight. &nbsp;Staff offer friendly support to chat in a relaxed safe space.</p><p>After an initial gym induction women can access free gym sessions on a Monday - Friday.</p><p>Get in touch with either Kerry on&nbsp;07875585634&nbsp;</p>

hello@thebillyproject.co.uk

The team offers a full range of family support services. &nbsp;They offer help that includes:-One to One support for the victim, children and the person causing the harm.Childs 6-week group help and the option to go to a drop-in for children 11 or over.Victims 12-week program.&nbsp;Access to various daily sports activities (Hyndburn only).The person causing the harm can join a 12-week help group and regular check-in groups.Work can be done with schools to make them aware of the issues.

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Rossendale Memory Choir - Singing for those affected by neurological conditions

<p>Crossroads Care East Lancashire are pleased to announce an ongoing programme of singing sessions for people living in Rossendale with dementia, Parkinson’s or affected by a stroke and their carers.</p>

enquiries@crossroadseastlancs.org.uk

​​​​​To access these services you need to be registered with BwD Carers service.To register visit&nbsp;http://www.bwdcarers.org.uk/referral-registration/&nbsp;&nbsp;find more information at&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/BwDCarers/&nbsp;Sewing is fast becoming the must have skill whether it’s for mending clothes and recycling (doing your bit for the environment) or being able to make up garments at a low cost. Learning this skill can be useful in so many ways. The Sewing Class is a place where you can brush up your skills and work on different projects, our lovely tutor has a wealth of experience. Come and learn, make friends and develop your sewing skills, whether you already have some or you want to learn.Every Wednesday from 10.30am&nbsp;- 12.30pm

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Support Services - LGBT+

<p>Galop advocates provide a range of services and work in partnership with other agencies so they&nbsp;can offer wide-ranging support to LGBT+ victim/survivors:&nbsp;</p><p>Advice and support to help you and others to be safer&nbsp;<br>Advice on your rights and options&nbsp;<br>Ongoing emotional support&nbsp;<br>Urgent help, including medical support, even if you’re not sure about talking to the police&nbsp;<br>Assistance and advocacy around navigating the criminal justice system&nbsp;<br>Information on safety and emergency housing options&nbsp;<br>Referrals or signposting to specialist or local LGBT+ services and organisations&nbsp;<br>Translation services are available to those who do not have English as a first language, and we can access a BSL interpreter if you are deaf / have a hearing impairment.</p><p>Complete the referral form here&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://galop.org.uk/make-a-referral/" href="https://galop.org.uk/make-a-referral/">https://galop.org.uk/make-a-referral/</a>&nbsp;or send an email</p>

advice@galop.org.uk

THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL BUT YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST HERE -&nbsp;https://events.eventzilla.net/e/asist-october-2022-2138582330The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.This training is fully funded for those who live or work within the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen, however, late cancellation or failure to attend may attract a charge of £100.This two-day, highly interactive, practical, practice-oriented workshop is an international certificated programme. Based upon adult learning principles, you will experience small group discussions and skills practice. Feel challenged and safe. Learn suicide first aid.This is a community course and may not be suitable for those with specific mental health training.Participants must attend all sessions on both days to receive the course certificate. The course will begin at 9:00 am.Please note that lunch is not provided and there are no cafeteria facilities at the venue. You may bring your own lunch or there are facilities in walking distance.

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SENDIASS

<ul><li>Confidential and impartial information, advice and support to parents/carers/children and young people (0-25 years)</li><li>Information about Blackburn with Darwen’s Local Offer&nbsp;<em>bwd-localoffer.org.uk</em></li><li>Information, advice and support on subjects including local policy and practice, personalisation, personal budgets, preparation for adulthood, the law on SEN and Disability, Health and Social Care.</li><li>Information, advice and support throughout the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment process. Also, information, advice and support on transferring existing Statements, IPRAs to Education, Health &amp; Care Plan</li><li>Information, advice and support about additional SEN support in school.</li><li>Individual casework</li><li>Support in preparing for and attending meetings</li><li>Help in filling in forms and writing letters/reports</li><li>Support in resolving disagreements, including disagreement resolution, mediation and tribunals</li><li>Information, advice&nbsp;and support relating to school transitions and exclusions</li><li>Signposting to other local or national sources of advice, information and support</li><li>Links to local parent support groups and forums</li></ul><p>Contact by telephone mon - Fri 10am to 4pm or complete the online form to self refer</p>

jane.partington@communitycvs.org.uk

Group and Recovery Programmes – There are a number of recovery programmes that staff are qualified to deliver online. Programmes include Strengthening Families, Recovery Programme, You-Me and Mum, Helping Hands, Hope to Recovery and Freedom Programme. Contact silvana@harvoutreach.org.ukFollow these links to have a look what the some of the programmes involve.Strengthening families -&nbsp;https://strengtheningfamiliesprogram.org/Recovery programme -&nbsp;https://rockpool.life/the-recovery-toolkit/You-Me and Mum -&nbsp;https://www.womensaidni.org/assets/uploads/2012/04/you-and-me-mum-leaflet.pdfFreedom Programme -&nbsp;https://www.freedomprogramme.co.uk/

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Counselling services for problematic Gamblers

<p>Support and information for people who are struggling with&nbsp;gambling.</p><p>This&nbsp;includes&nbsp;partners, family members and friends.</p><p>This service is delivered across the North West by trained counsellors.&nbsp;</p><p>To see if you might have a gambling problem look at the list on the web page -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/does-problem-gambling-effect-you/" href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/does-problem-gambling-effect-you/">https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/does-problem-gambling-effect-you/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>You can also use&nbsp;the self-assessment tool on&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/does-problem-gambling-effect-you/" href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/does-problem-gambling-effect-you/">https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/does-problem-gambling-effect-you/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>After you complete the self-assessment tool someone will contact you.</p><p>To find out how Beacon Trust&nbsp;can help, you can call 01512260696 or email&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gamcare@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk" href="mailto:gamcare@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk">gamcare@beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Telephone lines are open 9am to 5pm weekdays Mon - Fri</p><p><br></p>

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Confidential and impartial information, advice and support to parents/carers/children and young people (0-25 years)Information about Blackburn with Darwen’s Local Offer&nbsp;bwd-localoffer.org.ukInformation, advice and support on subjects including local policy and practice, personalisation, personal budgets, preparation for adulthood, the law on SEN and Disability, Health and Social Care.Information, advice and support throughout the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessment process. Also, information, advice and support on transferring existing Statements, IPRAs to Education, Health &amp; Care PlanInformation, advice and support about additional SEN support in school.Individual caseworkSupport in preparing for and attending meetingsHelp in filling in forms and writing letters/reportsSupport in resolving disagreements, including disagreement resolution, mediation and tribunalsInformation, advice&nbsp;and support relating to school transitions and exclusionsSignposting to other local or national sources of advice, information and supportLinks to local parent support groups and forumsContact by telephone mon - Fri 10am to 4pm or complete the online form to self refer

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Youth Mental Health Support - 12 - 25 year olds

<p>Ynot Aspire provides a range of support for young people suffering with their mental health and wellbeing, this ranges from in school drop-in sessions, access to counselling services and mentoring by fully trained volunteers on a face to face/zoom/WhatsApp basis, whichever suits you best.</p><p>In addition, the website offers self-help advice for ideas on how to look after your mental wellbeing.</p><p>In addition, there is also an urgent helpline you can access by texting YM to 85258</p><p>For further information please ring 01254 352592 or 07841 019432, email wellbeing@ynotaspire.org.uk or complete the online referral form at www.ynotaspire.org.uk</p>

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Online Peer Support Groups give you a chance to talk to others with similar challenges. Sometimes they&nbsp;cover specific topics or bereavement related themes which will be advertised in advance. &nbsp;The groups are available during the day as well as the evening.The groups bring&nbsp;people together with similar influences to help with their grief journey. Some&nbsp;sessions will reflect this and will occasionally focus on a particular group such as men living with loss.Our general women’s group is held every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 8pm.&nbsp;Our Men Living with Loss group is held every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 8.30pm.If you would like to join one of the groups please email your request to info@samm.org.uk. There will be a maximum of 7 people per session.

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Girls United - Ladies social inclusion football team

<p>https://www.creativefootball.co.uk/</p><p>https://www.creativefootball.co.uk/add-girls-united-new</p><p>New players of all abilities 16+ welcome</p><p>Blackburn college - Sports hall 1</p>

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Ynot Aspire provides a range of support for young people suffering with their mental health and wellbeing, this ranges from in school drop-in sessions, access to counselling services and mentoring by fully trained volunteers on a face to face/zoom/WhatsApp basis, whichever suits you best.In addition, the website offers self-help advice for ideas on how to look after your mental wellbeing.In addition, there is also an urgent helpline you can access by texting YM to 85258For further information please ring 01254 352592 or 07841 019432, email wellbeing@ynotaspire.org.uk or complete the online referral form at www.ynotaspire.org.uk

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Wellbeing - Advice and Support

<p>At the Accrington centre you will be offered a full health and wellbeing assessment on you. This helps to ensure that you get all the treatment and support you need.</p><p>For more information about this service please ring 01254 495382 or email <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk" href="mailto:eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk">eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk</a></p><p>You can also visit the centre in Accrington</p>

eastlancs.info@cgl.org.uk

https://www.creativefootball.co.uk/https://www.creativefootball.co.uk/add-girls-united-newNew players of all abilities 16+ welcomeBlackburn college - Sports hall 1

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Step by Step (Counselling) - multilingual service - Lancashire BME

<p style="margin-bottom:11px">This is a multicultural and bilingual counselling service.&nbsp;<br>Due to Covid, this is currently a phone only service.<br>Up to eight weekly sessions are offered.<br>The service is provided by trained counsellors.<br>Referral to this service can be self-referral or professional referral.&nbsp;<br>To make a referral download and complete the referral form found here, the link is at the bottom of the page - https://www.lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk/talk-me-happy/step-by-step-counselling/&nbsp;<br>Send the completed form by email to - referrals@lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk<br>This service can also be accessed as a follow on service after completing the side by side support service.&nbsp;<br><br></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><br></p>

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At the Accrington centre you will be offered a full health and wellbeing assessment on you. This helps to ensure that you get all the treatment and support you need.For more information about this service please ring 01254 495382 or email eastlancs.info@cgl.org.ukYou can also visit the centre in Accrington

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Rehabilitation Walking Football -For people with neurological conditions

<p>Rovers Rehabilitation Walking Football aims to tackle Parkinson's and other neurological conditions using the power of football, supported by Mind2Muscle and DES Group.&nbsp;</p><p>The programme will help with reducing anxiety and depression, strengthen muscles, joints and bones and improve the overall quality of life.</p><p>The sessions will be held weekly at Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre, located at Ewood Park.</p><p>The sessions will be 60-minutes long followed by a 30-minute social</p><p>A taster session will be held on Monday 26th September from 10.30am-12pm at the Indoor Centre, which is free of charge.&nbsp;</p><p>There will be a charge of £30 for the 12 weekly sessions.</p><p>Get a free t-shirt, football and water bottle.</p><p>Family members and carers are also welcome to attend the session and show their support for participants.&nbsp;</p><p>To learn more about the programme, please contact Chris McGrail on chris.mcgrail@brfctrust.co.uk or phone 01254 508256.</p>

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The&nbsp;snack bar serves low cost nutritious and home cooked food to our community.&nbsp;The snack bar is often used as a place where people can have a hot drink and have a friendly chat with others. The snack bar can also offer emergency food parcels and free meals to the impoverished, people can self-refer for this service whilst in the centre.The snack bar offers free unlimited internet access and use of computers.The snack bar is run&nbsp;by&nbsp;volunteers under the guidance of our support workers. If you would like to volunteer at the Open Door Centre and become part of the team please get in touch on 01282 860342

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Respite for carers

<p>Are you caring for someone living with dementia?</p><p>​Could you benefit from 2 hours a week respite provided by Crossroads and funded by the Local Clinical Commission Group.</p><p>To find out if you qualify contact by phone or email</p>

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Rovers Rehabilitation Walking Football aims to tackle Parkinson's and other neurological conditions using the power of football, supported by Mind2Muscle and DES Group.&nbsp;The programme will help with reducing anxiety and depression, strengthen muscles, joints and bones and improve the overall quality of life.The sessions will be held weekly at Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre, located at Ewood Park.The sessions will be 60-minutes long followed by a 30-minute socialA taster session will be held on Monday 26th September from 10.30am-12pm at the Indoor Centre, which is free of charge.&nbsp;There will be a charge of £30 for the 12 weekly sessions.Get a free t-shirt, football and water bottle.Family members and carers are also welcome to attend the session and show their support for participants.&nbsp;To learn more about the programme, please contact Chris McGrail on chris.mcgrail@brfctrust.co.uk or phone 01254 508256.

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Free Streets - support for homeless people

<p>Free Streets is an Emmaus outreach project supporting people living on the streets across the North West</p><p>Funded by the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the Free Streets project aims to provide advice, guidance, and essential items to people sleeping rough, in partnership with local agencies.</p><p>Trained outreach workers and volunteers visit homeless people in their localities across&nbsp;Lancashire.&nbsp;</p><p>The Free Streets outreach team regularly visits Accrington, Blackburn,&nbsp;Bolton, Burnley,&nbsp;and Nelson.</p><p>Free Streets offer individual support. They can help with health needs and assist in getting housing.</p><p>Free Streets work to offer increased&nbsp;support to those in greatest need.</p><p>If you see someone sleeping rough you can send information to Free Streets by completing the form here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://emmaus.org.uk/burnley/about-us/free-streets/" href="https://emmaus.org.uk/burnley/about-us/free-streets/">https://emmaus.org.uk/burnley/about-us/free-streets/</a>​​​​​​​</p>

freestreets@emmausburnley.org.uk

This is the free sexual health and contraception service run by Brook for anyone living in Blackburn with Darwen.You can contact Brook to make an appointment to visit a clinic by calling&nbsp;01254 268700 9am to 5pm Mon to FriYou can also contact the clinic by email at&nbsp;info.blackburn@brook.org.uk.The clinic is open Mon - Fri with special sessions for the under 18's on Mon, Wed, and Fri afternoons and Sat mornings see clinic page for more details.&nbsp;https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/visit-clinic/

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Talk to Frank - Telephone advice line

<p>Friendly and confidential advice by phone, text, email or live chat.</p><p>The phone line is 24 hour 7 days a week. You can speak to Frank in 120 languages, Ask for an interpreter when you call.&nbsp;</p><p>There is also a live chat online that runs from 2pm-6pm, 7 days per week.&nbsp;</p><p>You can text 82111</p><p>If you want to discuss anything, in relation to yourself or someone else then get in touch.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Accrington &amp; District Blind Society - Sight Support Group offers help to&nbsp;partially sighted people.This is a peer support group and the group gets together as a social group.For some sessions, they will have a specialist as a speaker.They may have demonstrations of equipment.Sometimes they go out for lunch so it is a good idea to check if the group is on before making a special journey.

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Telephone Friendship - weekly call

<p>You will be matched with a friendly volunteer for a weekly chat.</p><p>Who are our services for?</p><p>The&nbsp;service&nbsp;is&nbsp;for people in later life who’d like to talk to someone. You don’t need to be feeling lonely,&nbsp;you don’t need to live on your own. Sometimes it’s just nice to talk.&nbsp;</p><p>To sign up for the&nbsp;regular telephone friendship service, where someone calls each week, you need to:</p><p>be over 60<br>have your own landline or mobile phone<br>be able to hear and be understood over the phone.<br>commit to a regular call at the same time each week.</p><p>To get started you need to complete the referral form&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/" href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/">https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/</a></p><p>Click on the "Ready for a weekly call - sign up button" and you will be asked some simple questions to get you started.</p><p>NOTE - this is a really busy service at the moment and it may take longer than usual to match you with a volunteer. Just be patient and wait and someone will get in touch with you.</p><p><br></p>

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This is for members of the billy project.Packed with home workouts suitable for all abilities, the online group is perfect for those who cant always make it to the gym and nutritional advice for every day, busy women.

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Sexual Health and Wellbeing Service - Online sexual health Services

<p>Residents aged 16+ in Blackburn with Darwen can access free testing and treatment for STIs online from SH:24.</p><p>This includes testing for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV and syphilis as well as diagnosis and treatment of genital warts and herpes.</p><p>This is an online service and can be accessed 24/7 without visiting a clinic</p><p>Go to&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/sti-home-testing/order-online-sti-test/" href="https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/sti-home-testing/order-online-sti-test/">https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/sti-home-testing/order-online-sti-test/</a>&nbsp;to order a kit and for instructions how to use it and FAQ</p><p>Go to&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/sti-home-testing/online-diagnosis-and-treatment-warts-and-herpes/" href="https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/sti-home-testing/online-diagnosis-and-treatment-warts-and-herpes/">https://www.sexualhealthblackburn.co.uk/sti-home-testing/online-diagnosis-and-treatment-warts-and-herpes/</a>&nbsp;for further information about diagnosis and treatment of genital warts and herpes.</p>

info.blackburn@brook.org.uk

You will be matched with a friendly volunteer for a weekly chat.Who are our services for?The&nbsp;service&nbsp;is&nbsp;for people in later life who’d like to talk to someone. You don’t need to be feeling lonely,&nbsp;you don’t need to live on your own. Sometimes it’s just nice to talk.&nbsp;To sign up for the&nbsp;regular telephone friendship service, where someone calls each week, you need to:be over 60have your own landline or mobile phonebe able to hear and be understood over the phone.commit to a regular call at the same time each week.To get started you need to complete the referral form&nbsp;-&nbsp;https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/Click on the "Ready for a weekly call - sign up button" and you will be asked some simple questions to get you started.NOTE - this is a really busy service at the moment and it may take longer than usual to match you with a volunteer. Just be patient and wait and someone will get in touch with you.

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Counselling

<p>For information on Mindsmatter and what support you can get visit their webpage here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments</a></p><p>The information on this webpage is available in more than 100 written and spoken languages.</p><p>Mindsmatter offer a variety of different talking treatments to suit your needs.</p><p>You may be offered Counselling&nbsp;if you suffer from depression, low self-esteem or other mild anxiety issues.</p><p>Mindsmatter Counselling is an 8-week one-to-one course to help you understand your problems and how to manage them more effectively. Counselling can help with Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Bereavement, Major Life Adjustments, Low Self Esteem, Mild anxiety Related Issues, and Trauma Issues.</p><p>To find out more about Counselling&nbsp;with Mindsmatter visit -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments</a>&nbsp;Towards the bottom of&nbsp;the page click on the heading&nbsp;Counselling&nbsp;and you will see more information about this therapy.</p><p>You can also find out more information about Counselling here&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/" href="https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/">https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/</a></p><p>The first step to accessing a Mindsmatter service is to complete an online self-referal form here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatter" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatter">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatter</a></p><p>Once you have completed the form you will be given an appointment for a telephone assessment.&nbsp;</p><p>On the webpage&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments</a> there is a link to information that tells you what to expect during this telephone assessment. Use this information to prepare yourself for your assessment.</p><p>If you would like to speak to someone&nbsp;before you complete a self-referral form you can contact your local team on&nbsp;the following numbers during normal working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.</p><p>HYNDBURN - Telephone: 01254 226007</p><p>ROSSENDALE - Telephone: 01282 657792</p><p>RIBBLE VALLEY - Telephone: 01282 657927</p><p>BURNLEY - Telephone: 01282 657268</p><p>PENDLE - Telephone: 01282 657927</p><p>BLACKBURN AND DARWEN - Telephone: 01254 226037</p>

FirstStep@lancashirecare.nhs.uk

Amanda Coates is a solicitor who is working for Cancer Research UK to help people of any age to get a free simple will.&nbsp;How does this work? In return for providing this service, you leave a suggested donation of £150 to Cancer Research UK in your will. &nbsp;This way you pay no money now and leave money to a good cause.&nbsp;No matter what age you are, it is a good idea to have a will in place.&nbsp;How else can Amanda help Carers? Amanda has low cost solutions for putting lasting powers of attorney in place and can help with any issues regarding care and community law.&nbsp;To get in touch? email: ac-amandacoates-solicitor.co.uk or call 07890519826 or you can let Amanda know you came via BwD Carers Service.

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Hospital Aftercare Service - also for people who have had an illness at home

<p>This is&nbsp;short-term support, up to six weeks for adults (18+).<br>In hospital and at home after an illness, bereavement or loss of confidence.</p><p>Age UK Lancashire has teams who are trained to help and support you.</p><p>In Hospital the team will:</p><p>See if they can transport you home and help you settle in.<br>Talk to you about what help you might need at home</p><p>In your home, the&nbsp;team can:</p><p>Help with shopping, light cleaning and preparing light meals.<br>Give emotional support and companionship.<br>Help you to gain access to any other support and services.<br>Provide information and advice.</p><p>To see what they offer have a look at their latest leaflet here -&nbsp;https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/lancashire/leaflets/has-east-leaflet.pdf</p><p>Or check out their video here -&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd6NyKZ1--A&amp;t=158s</p><p>You can ask about&nbsp;this service via Age UK Lancashire&nbsp;telephone line -&nbsp;0300 303 1234</p><p>You can also ask about&nbsp;this service via Burnley General Hospital: 01282 436414 or Royal Blackburn Hospital: 01254 734526</p><p>contact 7 days a week 9am to 8pm including bank holidays<br><br></p>

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For information on Mindsmatter and what support you can get visit their webpage here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatmentsThe information on this webpage is available in more than 100 written and spoken languages.Mindsmatter offer a variety of different talking treatments to suit your needs.You may be offered Counselling&nbsp;if you suffer from depression, low self-esteem or other mild anxiety issues.Mindsmatter Counselling is an 8-week one-to-one course to help you understand your problems and how to manage them more effectively. Counselling can help with Depression, Relationship Difficulties, Bereavement, Major Life Adjustments, Low Self Esteem, Mild anxiety Related Issues, and Trauma Issues.To find out more about Counselling&nbsp;with Mindsmatter visit -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp;Towards the bottom of&nbsp;the page click on the heading&nbsp;Counselling&nbsp;and you will see more information about this therapy.You can also find out more information about Counselling here&nbsp;https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/The first step to accessing a Mindsmatter service is to complete an online self-referal form here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatterOnce you have completed the form you will be given an appointment for a telephone assessment.&nbsp;On the webpage&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments there is a link to information that tells you what to expect during this telephone assessment. Use this information to prepare yourself for your assessment.If you would like to speak to someone&nbsp;before you complete a self-referral form you can contact your local team on&nbsp;the following numbers during normal working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.HYNDBURN - Telephone: 01254 226007ROSSENDALE - Telephone: 01282 657792RIBBLE VALLEY - Telephone: 01282 657927BURNLEY - Telephone: 01282 657268PENDLE - Telephone: 01282 657927BLACKBURN AND DARWEN - Telephone: 01254 226037

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Wills and Trusts service - understand inheritance issues for people with a learning disability

<p>Mencap’s Wills and Trusts offers free information and guidance on how to make sure your child is provided for when you’re no longer around</p><p>Contact by telephone&nbsp;0207 696 6925 or</p><p>email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:willsandtrusts@mencap.org.uk" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:willsandtrusts@mencap.org.uk">willsandtrusts@mencap.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or</p><p>download free guides at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mencap.org.uk/contact/order_wills_and_trusts_publicati" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.mencap.org.uk/contact/order_wills_and_trusts_publicati">https://www.mencap.org.uk/contact/order_wills_and_trusts_publicati</a></p><p><br></p>

willsandtrusts@mencap.org.uk

Rhyddings Walkers is a walking group organised by the Friends Of Rhyddings Park who arrange free weekly walks in the local area every Monday at 10am. There is no need to book just turn up at the coach house inside the parkcheck out what's on here -&nbsp;https://friendsofrhyddingspark.com/forp-newsletter

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Wellbeing Helpline & Texting Service

<p>lscft - Wellbeing Helpline &amp; Texting Service, available Monday to Friday 7pm – 11pm and Saturday to Sunday 12pm – Midnight. Staffed by volunteers and those with lived experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;Offers support and signposting, ring if you want to chat about anything&nbsp;health-related. It can be contacted on 0800 915 4640 or by texting 'Hello' to 07860 022846.</p>

lct.enquiries@lscft.nhs.uk

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WE COUNT PROJECT - For cared for children

<p>We Count Project works with schools, children's social care and families to connect young people in care who are struggling, to ongoing emotional support.</p><p>We provide looked after children with regular 1-1 sessions with an assigned support worker, who works towards helping them achieve their potential.</p><p>We also offer the young person advocacy in situations they feel they need help with, and can act as a meditator between the looked after child and other organisations.</p><p>There is no limit to the number of 1-1 sessions the young person can have, however they must be between the ages of 7 and 18 and must be a looked after child in order to meet the criteria for support.</p><p>We Count welcomes referrals from family members, guardians or professionals involved in the care of a looked after child.</p><p>Download a referral form from this link or get in touch with us to find out more.</p><p>Office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.</p><p>Next Steps</p><p>A referral is required before using this service.</p>

shaun.dodds@bprcvs.co.uk

This guide is available in lots of different languages. Click on the link on the page for the language you want to read the guide in.This guide is useful if you have lost someone during the COVID-19 pandemic. It does not matter if the person who has died has died of Covid 19 or another cause, the information is the same.There is more information on what to do when someone dies at - https://www.gov.uk/when-someone-diesThe guide has important information to help bereaved families, friends or next of kin make important decisions during this national emergency.It explains the next steps, answers questions and guides you to the help and support that is available.It also answers commonly asked questions when someone dies during the COVID-19 pandemic.This guide is available in&nbsp;English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Arabic, Bengali, Chatgaya, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese,&nbsp;Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Spanish, Sylheti, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish and UrduThere is also&nbsp;a printable version available in each language&nbsp;

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Welfare Rights Advice - for those suffering with cancer or their carers

<p>Welfare rights advice.</p><p>Living with cancer can affect your money, whether you are working, unemployed or retired.<br></p><p>If you are affected by cancer there are a range of benefits you may be entitled to which could help you with your everyday living costs.</p><p>The advisors can help you to find out what benefits you might be entitled to, such as:</p><p>Universal Credit.<br>Personal Independence Payment (PIP).<br>Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).</p><p>They can also help you find out about other types of support available, such as:</p><p>Accessing your pensions early and Pension Credit.<br>Income maximisation.<br>Macmillan Grants.</p><p>How to get welfare rights advice</p><p>Online information -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/financial-help/welfare-rights-advice" href="https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/financial-help/welfare-rights-advice">https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/financial-help/welfare-rights-advice</a></p><p>Helpline call -&nbsp;0808 808 00 00 7 days a week&nbsp;8am to 8pm&nbsp;</p><p>email -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ask-macmillan-form.html#309773" href="https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ask-macmillan-form.html#309773">https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ask-macmillan-form.html#309773</a><br><br></p><ul></ul>

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We Count Project works with schools, children's social care and families to connect young people in care who are struggling, to ongoing emotional support.We provide looked after children with regular 1-1 sessions with an assigned support worker, who works towards helping them achieve their potential.We also offer the young person advocacy in situations they feel they need help with, and can act as a meditator between the looked after child and other organisations.There is no limit to the number of 1-1 sessions the young person can have, however they must be between the ages of 7 and 18 and must be a looked after child in order to meet the criteria for support.We Count welcomes referrals from family members, guardians or professionals involved in the care of a looked after child.Download a referral form from this link or get in touch with us to find out more.Office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.Next StepsA referral is required before using this service.

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Volunteering - Pet fostering or dog walking

<p>The Cinnamon Trust need volunteers who can foster pets short term or long term.</p><p>They also offer a dog walking service where owners are no longer able to take their dogs out as needed.</p><p>If this interests you contact by email or&nbsp; telephone or complete the volunteering form here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://cinnamon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Revised-Cinnamon-Trust-Volunteer-Form.pdf" href="https://cinnamon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Revised-Cinnamon-Trust-Volunteer-Form.pdf">https://cinnamon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Revised-Cinnamon-Trust-Volunteer-Form.pdf</a></p><p>All volunteering forms can be found here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://cinnamon.org.uk/volunteer-forms/" href="https://cinnamon.org.uk/volunteer-forms/">https://cinnamon.org.uk/volunteer-forms/</a></p>

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Welfare rights advice.Living with cancer can affect your money, whether you are working, unemployed or retired.If you are affected by cancer there are a range of benefits you may be entitled to which could help you with your everyday living costs.The advisors can help you to find out what benefits you might be entitled to, such as:Universal Credit.Personal Independence Payment (PIP).Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).They can also help you find out about other types of support available, such as:Accessing your pensions early and Pension Credit.Income maximisation.Macmillan Grants.How to get welfare rights adviceOnline information -&nbsp;https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/get-help/financial-help/welfare-rights-adviceHelpline call -&nbsp;0808 808 00 00 7 days a week&nbsp;8am to 8pm&nbsp;email -&nbsp;https://www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ask-macmillan-form.html#309773

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Woodland Project - volunteering opportunity

<p>The Woodlands Project will look after 8 wooded areas in Hyndburn.<br>The project involves local people, schools and volunteers. This will involve learning about, surveying and helping to protect the woodlands. You can become a regular volunteer, train up to be a woodland surveyor or just come along to individual events and activities. If you join you can get training in woodland management and crafts.</p><p>This project will run for 3 years.&nbsp;<br>For more information or to volunteer please ring 01254 230348, email info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk&nbsp;</p><p>Volunteering application form -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/" href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/">https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/</a></p><p>Membership application form -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/" href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/">https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/</a></p><p>See current events for Prospects foundation -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/events/" href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/events/">https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/events/</a></p>

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We never know when illness may strike and if the worst happens who will look after a beloved cat or dog? &nbsp; Pet Samaritans have been ‘here to help‘ for over twenty five years. &nbsp; We give priority to pets who are bereaved or whose owners have had to go into a care home.

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Volunteering - Support new mums and their families

<p>Would you like to support new mums and their families? Supporting new mums can be&nbsp;very rewarding.</p><p>Snowdrop Doula has a range of volunteering opportunities these include:</p><p>Food and clothes bank volunteers.&nbsp;</p><p>Doula support worker.</p><p>Volunteer peer support</p><p>Volunteer Student Counsellor</p><p>Volunteer nanny worker</p><p>For more information on any of these volunteering roles visit -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/" href="https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/">https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/</a></p><p>You can call and have a chat to see if this is something you might like to do or you can complete the application form at the top of the page here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/" href="https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/">https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/</a>&nbsp;and someone will contact you.</p>

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Accrington &amp; District Blind Society - Visually Impaired Social Meeting is an informal get together for the blind and partially sighted to meet, chat and play games etc.

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Volunteer and Mentoring - opportunities and support for those suffering from substance abuse

<p>Thomas have volunteering opportunities for residents of Blackburn with Darwen</p><p>If you are retired, seeking work or just want to give something back then contact THOMAS for more details.in finding out m.</p><p>There are varied volunteering opportunities.</p><p>Training and support are given to volunteers.</p><p>Use the web link to view volunteering opportunities -&nbsp;https://thomasonline.org.uk/volunteer-with-us-2/</p>

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Would you like to support new mums and their families? Supporting new mums can be&nbsp;very rewarding.Snowdrop Doula has a range of volunteering opportunities these include:Food and clothes bank volunteers.&nbsp;Doula support worker.Volunteer peer supportVolunteer Student CounsellorVolunteer nanny workerFor more information on any of these volunteering roles visit -&nbsp;https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/You can call and have a chat to see if this is something you might like to do or you can complete the application form at the top of the page here -&nbsp;https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/doulatraining/opportunities/&nbsp;and someone will contact you.

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Volunteer opportunities

<p>Volunteers provide meaningful support and are a vital and valued part of the hospice. <br></p><p>Many volunteers give regular hours each week while some help now and again. <br></p><p>Volunteers do many important roles at the hospice and in the local area.</p><p>View the current volunteer vacancies here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/volunteer-vacancies" href="https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/volunteer-vacancies">https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/volunteer-vacancies</a></p><p>Download a volunteer application form or call&nbsp;01254 965833<br></p><p>More info and FAQs about volunteering.&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/volunteering-at-the-hospice" href="https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/volunteering-at-the-hospice">https://eastlancshospice.org.uk/volunteering-at-the-hospice</a><br></p><p>If you can only offer a few hours now and then at events call -&nbsp;01254 965874</p>

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For information on Mindsmatter and what support you can get visit their webpage here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatmentsThe information on this webpage is available in more than 100 written and spoken languages.Mindsmatter offer a variety of different talking treatments to suit your needs.If you are suffering from stress and anxiety you may be offered a place on a Wellbeing Workshop.Want to improve your mental calm?The wellbeing workshop&nbsp;is a group&nbsp;interactive safe and non-judgemental 6 week course to teach how to cope with anxiety, stress and depression to improve your overall wellbeing and is held either across various locations around Lancashire or online.The&nbsp;course is based on CBT techniques and each weekly session will last for 2 hours with a 10 minute break. NB this is not a therapy group so you will not be&nbsp;asked to disclose any personal details about yourself.To find out more about the Wellbeing Workshops&nbsp;with Mindsmatter visit -https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp; Part way down the page click on the heading Wekkbeing Workshops and you will see more information about this therapy.The first step to accessing a Mindsmatter service is to complete an online self-referal form here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatterOnce you have completed the form you will be given an appointment for a telephone assessment.&nbsp;On the webpage&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments there is a link to information that tells you what to expect during this telephone assessment. Use this information to prepare yourself for your assessment.If you would like to speak to someone&nbsp;before you complete a self-referral form you can contact your local team on&nbsp;the following numbers during normal working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.HYNDBURN - Telephone: 01254 226007ROSSENDALE - Telephone: 01282 657792RIBBLE VALLEY - Telephone: 01282 657927BURNLEY - Telephone: 01282 657268PENDLE - Telephone: 01282 657927BLACKBURN AND DARWEN - Telephone: 01254 226037

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Virtual Cafes - Peer to peer grief support via Zoom

<p>The Good Grief Trust organise face-to-face peer support groups in some areas that they call pop-up Cafes.</p><p>At the moment there are none of these in the Lancashire area.</p><p>Where there are no pop-up cafes you can still get support by attending an online Zoom meeting.</p><p>These are called Virtual Cafes. The Good Grief Trust is all about giving anyone who has been bereaved, choices about the support they receive. The Good Grief Trust has information on hundreds of bereavement services. If you join one of the Virtual Cafes you will get chance to discuss some of these services but the main purpose is to chat to people in the same position.</p><p>The Good Grief Trust runs several different Virtual Cafes.</p><p>They are all a welcoming space but you may identify more with one group than another.</p><p>This is the&nbsp;link to a Facebook page where you can see all upcoming Virtual Cafe Events -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgrieftrust/events" href="https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgrieftrust/events">https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgrieftrust/events</a></p><p>Current Virtual Cafes include</p><p>Wednesday lunch Virtual Cafe - This group is for anyone who has been bereaved and runs every Wednesday between 12pm and 1pm.</p><p>LGBTQ+ Virtual Cafe - This group runs every Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm.</p><p>Sunday Moving Forward Virtual Cafe - &nbsp;This cafe is for those who are less raw in their grief and it has a social feel to it. They&nbsp;sometimes have quizzes or book nights but grief is still very much a subject that is&nbsp;talked about too. This group runs on a Sunday from 6pm to 7pm.</p><p>To check the details of these events and any new events please email&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org" href="mailto:hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org">hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org</a></p><p>To get access to any of these events you must&nbsp;register in advance by emailing: <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org" href="mailto:hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org">hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org</a>​​​​​​​<br></p>

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Football but at walking pace. Enjoy a kick about with others at &nbsp;Darwen FC's&nbsp;&nbsp;football ground. No previous ability or knowledge of football required and open to everyone aged 50 or over. Football boots are required but can be hired for free from the club. First taster session is free

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Volunteering opportunity - Volunteer to support local families

<p>Home-Start in East Lancashire is one of Lancashire’s leading volunteer-led charities.</p><p>By volunteering just a few hours each week you can transform the lives of young children and their parents in your community</p><p>Volunteers are local people with parenting experience. They are trained and supported before being matched to their family. Home-Start prides itself on providing ongoing support and supervision to volunteers on their Home-Start journey.</p><p>Home-Start volunteers come from all walks of life and experiences. All that’s asked of them in return is that they have a caring and non-judgemental attitude and can commit to visiting a family in their own home for two-three hours per week.</p><p>What Home-Start volunteers offer is a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on and a practical pair of hands. Right from the start, parents are told that Home-Start’s ethos is not to judge, which is crucial for parents reaching out for help. What our volunteers do is build a trusting relationship with their family. This is a gradual process and is taken at the family’s own pace, so that they feel in control and not coerced into making changes they are not ready for.</p>

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The Good Grief Trust organise face-to-face peer support groups in some areas that they call pop-up Cafes.At the moment there are none of these in the Lancashire area.Where there are no pop-up cafes you can still get support by attending an online Zoom meeting.These are called Virtual Cafes. The Good Grief Trust is all about giving anyone who has been bereaved, choices about the support they receive. The Good Grief Trust has information on hundreds of bereavement services. If you join one of the Virtual Cafes you will get chance to discuss some of these services but the main purpose is to chat to people in the same position.The Good Grief Trust runs several different Virtual Cafes.They are all a welcoming space but you may identify more with one group than another.This is the&nbsp;link to a Facebook page where you can see all upcoming Virtual Cafe Events -&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgrieftrust/eventsCurrent Virtual Cafes includeWednesday lunch Virtual Cafe - This group is for anyone who has been bereaved and runs every Wednesday between 12pm and 1pm.LGBTQ+ Virtual Cafe - This group runs every Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm.Sunday Moving Forward Virtual Cafe - &nbsp;This cafe is for those who are less raw in their grief and it has a social feel to it. They&nbsp;sometimes have quizzes or book nights but grief is still very much a subject that is&nbsp;talked about too. This group runs on a Sunday from 6pm to 7pm.To check the details of these events and any new events please email&nbsp;hello@thegoodgrieftrust.orgTo get access to any of these events you must&nbsp;register in advance by emailing: hello@thegoodgrieftrust.org​​​​​​​

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Volunteering Opportunity -

<p>Wildwood days are looking&nbsp;to recruit a long term volunteer who can commit to regular sessions. <br></p><p>On completion of 150-300 hours of volunteering with us, Wildwood Days will pay for you to complete your Forest School level 2/3 training with Lancashire Wildlife Trust. <br></p><p>This course comprises 3-5 training days (usually either at Brockholes nature reserve or in Bolton) followed by 1-2 skills assessment days. You will also have to complete your portfolio.</p><p>For this long-term position we would expect you to work at least one full Saturday every month for at least 6-12 months (depending on the level of commitment agreed) and ideally other dates where possible.</p><p>We are also looking for volunteers to help out with general tasks at out weekly sessions.</p><p>If you interested in either of these the roles please get in touch (message our FB page, website or ring Liz on 07910 476274).<br></p>

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Come down to the Leisure Box and enjoy a slower-paced version of the beautiful game…Whether you’re looking to get active, make friends or improve your mental wellbeing, Walking Football is a perfect opportunity to try something new or to get back into the game.The sessions are aimed at both males and females aged over 50, but anyone aged 18+ is welcome to get involved. Each session focuses on games between 5-a-side or 7-a-side teams in a friendly atmosphere.Runs term time only

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Video Advice - benefits and financial advice by video call - CAB

<p>Would you rather speak to someone&nbsp;<strong>face-to-face?</strong></p><p>Then why no try our new&nbsp;<strong>video advice service!</strong></p><p>Video calling is as&nbsp;<strong>easy as a phone call.</strong></p><p>It’s a great&nbsp;<strong>cost-saver,</strong>&nbsp;with the added value of&nbsp;<strong>face-to-face</strong>&nbsp;communication.</p><p>Rather than travelling to one of our offices, you simply enter our virtual, online ‘waiting room’.</p><p>Complete the form on the web page</p><p>We’ll then notify your assessor, who will attend to you shortly.</p>

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Our weekly social sessions offer local veterans the chance to pull up a sandbag and connect with others who have served, while enjoying free refreshments and accessing links to other opportunities available such as health initiatives and employment help.During the sessions there is the chance to chat with others who have served and share stories and laughter that is unique amongst members of the armed forces community. Something that many people who have served miss when returning to civilian life.There is also the chance&nbsp;for those who like social competition to play cards, dominoes, indoor bowls, take part in quizzes and enjoy other activities. These sessions also provide opportunities to go on trips to other groups, events and experiences.Next StepsNo need to book appointments or anything like that, just join in.

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Veterans social and kick about

<p>This session was requested by local veterans who are still working so wanted an evening meeting</p><p>The meeting starts with a social get together and then a friendly kickabout.</p><p>The social starts 5-6pm and the football is from 6-7pm<br></p><p>Complete the form at the bottom of the page to register your interest.</p>

lee.walsh@stanleytrust.co.uk

Volunteer Bus is a chargeable weekly rural bus service running Monday to Friday and covers the entire Ribble Valley Area. For more details and a timetable of journeys and destinations please ring 01200 444484, email info@littlegreenbus.org.uk or look at website&nbsp;http://www.littlegreenbus.org.uk/services/volunteer-bus/&nbsp;where you will find a timetable at the bottom of the page.

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Volunteer Opportunity - befriending service

<p>ICANN are looking for Volunteers within Blackburn with Darwen to be involved in a new Community Connections befriending project</p><p>Can you help to support lonely/isolated people in your local area? Meet up for a coffee? Go to an activity? Find a new hobby?</p><p>If you can get in-touch with ICANN by telephone or email.</p><p>You will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check</p><p>check the link here to see the support you would get as a general&nbsp;ICANN volunteer -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://i-cann.net/support-us/" href="https://i-cann.net/support-us/">https://i-cann.net/support-us/</a></p>

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This session was requested by local veterans who are still working so wanted an evening meetingThe meeting starts with a social get together and then a friendly kickabout.The social starts 5-6pm and the football is from 6-7pmComplete the form at the bottom of the page to register your interest.

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Turn2Us FINANCIAL Helpline - Help if you can't use the internet easily.

<p>This is a free helpline where you can get help&nbsp;to use the Turn2Us free tools.</p><p>The helpline is always really busy. If you can use the internet, then&nbsp;please use the online tools first.</p><p>This is really for people who can't work through the forms themselves.</p><p>This is a way to make sure anyone can get the financial support they need.</p><p>You can get help using the benefits calculator, the grants search and information and signposting.</p><p>Free from landlines, if calling from a mobile phone check with your provider if any charges will apply for calling this number&nbsp;0808 802 2000 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm</p>

info@turn2us.org.uk

Veterans In Communities - Outreach Service is for all veterans who may have concerns or problems and is held at the VIC Centre, Bury Rd Haslingden site Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm. However if a home appointment is required please ring 01706 833180 to arrange

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<p>This FREE national Nurse Helpline offers emotional and practical support to families and professionals caring for disabled and terminally ill children.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Experienced nurses are available to give condition specific support and information. The Care Services team provide information and updates about&nbsp;Equipment Services.</p>

nurse@newlifecharity.co.uk

Knit &amp; Natter - Crochet &amp; Chat is a free weekly get together where you can bring your knitting or crocheting and have a chat with other like minded peopleThe group meets every Tuesday at the coach house in the park at 1pm and you can just drop in

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Volunteering - Various opportunities.

<p>Volunteering roles are vast and can range from volunteering at the charity shops, helping in the cafe to painting the fences, gardening, dog walking, jet washing and much more.<br></p><p>Volunteering sessions when the sanctuary is open to the public and also when closed.</p><p>visit this link to find out more about this opportunity -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.bleakholt.org/help/volunteer/" href="https://www.bleakholt.org/help/volunteer/">https://www.bleakholt.org/help/volunteer/</a><br></p>

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This FREE national Nurse Helpline offers emotional and practical support to families and professionals caring for disabled and terminally ill children.&nbsp;&nbsp;Experienced nurses are available to give condition specific support and information. The Care Services team provide information and updates about&nbsp;Equipment Services.

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Closed Facebook Group - for parents and carers of disabled children

<p>This is a closed group for parents and carers of disabled children, and is a place for members to chat, listen and ask questions in a safe and supportive environment.<br>If you’d like to join, please read the&nbsp;Community Guidelines before joining.</p><p>You’ll be asked a couple of questions before your join request is accepted, just to ensure the group remains relevant to families and carers of disabled children.<br><br>This is the only official Facebook group monitored by Contact.</p>

helpline@contact.org.uk

Use the&nbsp;Benefits Calculator to find out what national benefits you can claim.&nbsp; This service does not look at local benefits.&nbsp; For local benefits, there are other services that can help with what local benefits you may be entitled to.You will need to enter your details. You will also need to fill in some details about what money you get and what bills you pay.Here is a link to a form that you can use to get this information together before you start to use the calculator&nbsp;https://www.turn2us.org.uk/T2UWebsite/media/Documents/PDFs/Information-Checklist-for-Turn2us-Benefits-Calculator-May-2015.pdfIf you&nbsp;struggle with getting the right information, then you&nbsp;can call&nbsp;0808 802 2000, Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm (free from UK landlines) and get help. This is a really busy&nbsp;service so if you can, please fill in your details yourself.&nbsp; They will help both with explaining what information is needed and can also help filling in some parts of the forms.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The Billy project Juniors - Female only 11-18 year old gym sessions

<p>The Billy Project Juniors tackles loneliness, social isolation, integration, inactivity, mental health issues and obesity.</p><p>The Billy Project Juniors promotes female empowerment, protects young women through safeguarding, provides a safe space to meet new friends and offer emotional support through exercise.</p><p>The Billy Project Juniors is a safe space to come to not only exercise but talk, offload and receive much needed emotional support from supportive gym members, staff and friends.</p>

leanne@thebillyproject.co.uk

Therapeutic Services – Abuse can impact on all areas of an individuals mental health. The trauma informed services provide one to one support using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Person Centred Counselling. There are four therapy rooms in the centre. Contact Winnie@harvoutreach.org.uk

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Foodbank - Free food parcels and hot meals

<p>Rishton Foodbank offer food parcels to anyone in the local community in need.</p><p>The foodbank is open in the Church on Tuesdays.</p><p>They also offer a hot cooked meal on a Friday that can be eaten in the cafe or can be taken home or can even be delivered.</p><p>For more information call or visit their Facebook page.</p>

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Low impact, gentle Tai Chi class suitable for the over 50's

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Goal Difference - Self Improvement Course (this is not about football)

<p>For information on Mindsmatter and what support you can get visit their webpage here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments</a></p><p>The information on this webpage is available in more than 100 written and spoken languages.</p><p>Mindsmatter offer a variety of different talking treatments to suit your needs.</p><p>If you want to improve your mental attitude you may be offered a place on a Goal Difference group program.</p><p>The Goal Difference group program&nbsp;is run over 8&nbsp;weekly sessions and is an interactive self-improvement course for men&nbsp;living with depression, low mood, and anxiety. The course will allow you to understand your thoughts, learn to cope and develop assertive skills, think more positively and work as part of a group to support each other. The course is held across various locations in Lancashire.</p><p>To find out more about the Goal Difference Group with Mindsmatter visit -&nbsp; <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments</a>&nbsp;Part way down the page click on the heading Goal Difference and you will see more detailed information about this group.</p><p>The first step to accessing a Mindsmatter service is to complete an online self-referal form here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatter</p><p>Once you have completed the form you will be given an appointment for a telephone assessment.&nbsp;</p><p>On the webpage&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments there is a link to information that tells you what to expect during this telephone assessment. Use this information to prepare yourself for your assessment.</p><p>If you would like to speak to someone&nbsp;before you complete a self-referral form or have any questions you can contact your local team on&nbsp;the following numbers during normal working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.</p><p>HYNDBURN - Telephone: 01254 226007</p><p>ROSSENDALE - Telephone: 01282 657792</p><p>RIBBLE VALLEY - Telephone: 01282 657927</p><p>BURNLEY - Telephone: 01282 657268</p><p>PENDLE - Telephone: 01282 657927</p><p>BLACKBURN AND DARWEN - Telephone: 01254 226037</p>

FirstStep@lancashirecare.nhs.uk

Ten pin bowling session for older people, 2 games plus friendly company. To book please call Alison on 01254 266620

St Peter & St Paul's Church

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Everybody Dance Now - Dance lessons for Children with disabilities

<p>Anyone&nbsp;with additional needs can come and join this class. There is nothing to stop you. Everyone can dance. Dancing makes you feel good. Dancing helps you to get fit. You can have fun&nbsp;and make new friends.</p><p>Find out more here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.dansworks.co.uk/register/dancing/everybody-dance-now" href="https://www.dansworks.co.uk/register/dancing/everybody-dance-now">https://www.dansworks.co.uk/register/dancing/everybody-dance-now</a></p><p><br></p>

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For information on Mindsmatter and what support you can get visit their webpage here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatmentsThe information on this webpage is available in more than 100 written and spoken languages.Mindsmatter offer a variety of different talking treatments to suit your needs.If you want to improve your mental attitude you may be offered a place on a Goal Difference group program.The Goal Difference group program&nbsp;is run over 8&nbsp;weekly sessions and is an interactive self-improvement course for men&nbsp;living with depression, low mood, and anxiety. The course will allow you to understand your thoughts, learn to cope and develop assertive skills, think more positively and work as part of a group to support each other. The course is held across various locations in Lancashire.To find out more about the Goal Difference Group with Mindsmatter visit -&nbsp; https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp;Part way down the page click on the heading Goal Difference and you will see more detailed information about this group.The first step to accessing a Mindsmatter service is to complete an online self-referal form here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatterOnce you have completed the form you will be given an appointment for a telephone assessment.&nbsp;On the webpage&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments there is a link to information that tells you what to expect during this telephone assessment. Use this information to prepare yourself for your assessment.If you would like to speak to someone&nbsp;before you complete a self-referral form or have any questions you can contact your local team on&nbsp;the following numbers during normal working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.HYNDBURN - Telephone: 01254 226007ROSSENDALE - Telephone: 01282 657792RIBBLE VALLEY - Telephone: 01282 657927BURNLEY - Telephone: 01282 657268PENDLE - Telephone: 01282 657927BLACKBURN AND DARWEN - Telephone: 01254 226037

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The Listening Project

<p>The Listening Project is for young people aged between 15 and 17 who are experiencing trouble at home and who may be threatened with homelessness. Referral form for this service can be found here: <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.rossendalem3.org/the-listening-project/" href="https://www.rossendalem3.org/the-listening-project/">https://www.rossendalem3.org/the-listening-project/</a></p><p>Details:</p><p>With trained young people as mentors, young people and their families can be heard, talk about what's going wrong and discuss a better way forward. One to one support is available to help young people who become homeless into supported accommodation.</p><p>Fill in the online referral form and email it back - you will then be contacted for further appointments / assessments.</p><p>An on-call service for householders and young people is available out of hours.</p><p>This service is available in Burnley, Rossendale, Pendle and Hyndburn, as well as Rochdale and Bury.</p><p>You can refer yourself to this service or be referred by another organisation or agency.&nbsp;You can also contact Chantelle Dhort - Listening Project Worker for more information.&nbsp;</p><p>A referral will be needed.</p>

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The Noise&nbsp;is our youth ministry and is for everyone aged between 11 and 17 and in high school or college (year 7-13).Come and join us on a Friday night for: banter, games, competitions, top messages, live worship and so much more.The event is held every Friday from 7pm to 9pm at Life Church on Sycamore Avenue, Burnley, BB12 6QP.You can find the next instance of this service here:&nbsp;https://www.lifelancs.org/calendar/You can contact the Youth Team directly here: thenoise@lifelancs.org&nbsp;and they can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

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Food Bank - Free food parcels

<p>The&nbsp;foodbank serves the people of Oswaldtwistle and Accrington by providing a regular supply of food and toiletries when their personal circumstances make it difficult for them to provide for themselves and their families.</p><p>The foodbank is staffed by a small team of dedicated volunteers who source the supplies we need, raise money and make up food parcels for our service users each week. &nbsp;New volunteers are always welcomed.<br></p><p>For more information visit their facebook page here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/690427767705791" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/690427767705791">https://www.facebook.com/groups/690427767705791</a></p>

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Come and meet new people have a brew, play dominos, cards etc. Every Thursday 10:00 to 12:00.Coffee, tea &amp; biscuits providedOpen to all men no booking required

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Family Support - helping parents to develop their childs potential

<p>Home-Start in East Lancashire believes that children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in helping them achieve their full potential. Home-Start wants to see a society in which all parents have the support they need to give their children the best start in life.</p><p>Home-Start understand that sometimes being a parent can be difficult. Home-Start is a voluntary organisation that offers confidential support to families.&nbsp;Home-Start in East Lancashire provides a range of services to help families:</p><p>Families can be visited at home by a trained volunteer. The visits are usually once a week.</p><p>Families can be supported to get routines for the tasks they need to do.&nbsp;</p><p>Some families may need practical help with getting to appointments. Help may be needed with shopping and budgeting. Help with nutrition and meal planning, cooking and making the home safe will be offered.</p><p>Parents are encouraged to join groups and get involved with other parents and the community.<br>It may be important to give families support to attend meetings, such as case conferences or solicitors and court cases.</p><p>Parents are offered parenting advice and parenting skills training.</p><p>Every family is different and the support offered to each family will be different.</p><p>For information about getting a referral to this service call during normal working hours Mon to Friday.</p><p>You can also email for information.</p>

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The&nbsp;foodbank serves the people of Oswaldtwistle and Accrington by providing a regular supply of food and toiletries when their personal circumstances make it difficult for them to provide for themselves and their families.The foodbank is staffed by a small team of dedicated volunteers who source the supplies we need, raise money and make up food parcels for our service users each week. &nbsp;New volunteers are always welcomed.For more information visit their facebook page here -&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/groups/690427767705791

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Side by Side (Bereavement and befriending) - multilingual service - Lancashire BME

<p>This is a telephone service and is available 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday.<br>This is a culturally sensitive service. Support can be offered in English, Urdu, Gujarati and Hindi. The service has two aspects, bereavement and befriending.&nbsp;<br>When you ring the bereavement service you will speak to a trained volunteer. You can discuss anything that you need to know about bereavement.<br>The befriending service is for anyone who is suffering from low mental health, anxiety or isolation. You will be given an appointment each week for up to four weeks. If after four weeks you feel like you need further support you will be given the chance to join the counselling service, Step by Step.</p><p>For professional referrals download the referral form here, the link is at the bottom of the page. -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk/talk-me-happy/side-by-side-bereavement-and-befriending-support/" href="https://www.lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk/talk-me-happy/side-by-side-bereavement-and-befriending-support/">https://www.lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk/talk-me-happy/side-by-side-bereavement-and-befriending-support/</a>&nbsp;and email back to&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:office@lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk" href="mailto:office@lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk">office@lancashirebmenetwork.org.uk</a></p>

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Home-Start in East Lancashire believes that children need a happy and secure childhood and that parents play the key role in helping them achieve their full potential. Home-Start wants to see a society in which all parents have the support they need to give their children the best start in life.Home-Start understand that sometimes being a parent can be difficult. Home-Start is a voluntary organisation that offers confidential support to families.&nbsp;Home-Start in East Lancashire provides a range of services to help families:Families can be visited at home by a trained volunteer. The visits are usually once a week.Families can be supported to get routines for the tasks they need to do.&nbsp;Some families may need practical help with getting to appointments. Help may be needed with shopping and budgeting. Help with nutrition and meal planning, cooking and making the home safe will be offered.Parents are encouraged to join groups and get involved with other parents and the community.It may be important to give families support to attend meetings, such as case conferences or solicitors and court cases.Parents are offered parenting advice and parenting skills training.Every family is different and the support offered to each family will be different.For information about getting a referral to this service call during normal working hours Mon to Friday.You can also email for information.

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Evolve - Counselling and life skills

<p>Evolve is a counselling and life skills service. Access to the service is on a referral basis and also is directly available to current service users of Positive Action in the Community (PAC) projects.</p><p>Evolve aims to provide the opportunity for people to address the difficulties that are limiting their personal development and opportunities for their future.</p><p>The counselling service is delivered by qualified counsellors who are fully insured and comply with BACP regulations. The life skills programmes and early intervention sessions will offer 1-1 and group sessions and emotional health and wellbeing.</p><p>Evolve's main focus is the empowerment of individuals.</p><p>To access this service, complete the contact form at the bottom of the page.</p><p><br></p>

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Online chat service.The online team is ready to help if you need advice for yourself or to support a friend or relative.

Boulevard Centre

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Financial Crisis - Support & Prevention Service

<p>Financial Crisis - Support &amp; Prevention Service</p><p>We can offer you support, advice and access to other services when things get tough. &nbsp;You may have unexpected expenditure due to a fire or flood, have had a change in your circumstances like a new baby, you may have lost your job or had your benefits stopped or suspended.&nbsp;</p><p>By giving you advice and support and help address your immediate needs such as accessing food support, help with fuel or emergency accommodation, we can help you find a way through,</p><p>We will also offer ongoing advice and support to ensure you recover from financial hardship and can move on, manage your money and access financial help and benefits.</p>

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Where can you enjoy nature in Blackburn town centre? In more places than you might think. Nature is packed into the&nbsp;green spaces in our town centre. Want to know more? then go to&nbsp;https://www.blackburnbid.co.uk/open-spaces/local artist Ursula Hurst has created a beautiful map showing Blackburn's green spaces that can be downloaded herehttps://d4v6w9u9.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/OpenSpaces_A3_CorexBoard.pdfThis map was&nbsp;created as part of the 5 ways to Wellbeing Campaign running in Blackburn with Darwen from&nbsp;the 17th of May to&nbsp;the 20th of June 2021​​​​​​​

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Environmental Awareness - volunteering opportunity

<p>Environmental Awareness is a program designed to raise awareness of both local and global issues.<br>The various methods of doing this are information leaflets, social media, monthly newsletter, workshops, various activities, displays and celebration events.</p><p>Some of these activities run alongside RSPB and BBC events such as Springwatch.</p><p>Volunteer and get involved. For more information or if you want to get involved please ring 01254 230348, email info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk.&nbsp;<br>If you are interested in becoming a member or volunteer please complete the online application forms&nbsp;</p><p>Volunteering&nbsp;application form -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/" href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/">https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/</a></p><p>Membership application form -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/" href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/">https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/</a></p><p><br></p>

info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk

Financial Crisis - Support &amp; Prevention ServiceWe can offer you support, advice and access to other services when things get tough. &nbsp;You may have unexpected expenditure due to a fire or flood, have had a change in your circumstances like a new baby, you may have lost your job or had your benefits stopped or suspended.&nbsp;By giving you advice and support and help address your immediate needs such as accessing food support, help with fuel or emergency accommodation, we can help you find a way through,We will also offer ongoing advice and support to ensure you recover from financial hardship and can move on, manage your money and access financial help and benefits.

Rawtenstall Library

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Foodbank - Free food parcels

<p>This foodbank supports local residents in&nbsp;Gt Harwood, Clayton le Moors, Altham and Rishton</p><p>To ask for a food parcel contact the food bank by phone or email.<br></p><p>The foodbank delivers food out on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. They may be able to arrange emergency food parcels at other times.<br></p><p>The amount of food you receive will depend on the number of people in your household.</p><p>Toiletries and cleaning products are also delivered and pet food can be supplied for a few days.<br></p><p>Parcels can be delivered for up to 4 weeks. If you still need support after this then you need a referral from a&nbsp;Doctor, Social Worker, Health Visitor, School Liaison Officer, or&nbsp; Church Minister to receive further parcels.&nbsp; You will not be entitled to any more for six months.</p>

ourfoodbank@gmail.com

Maundy Relief offer a free counselling service for young people aged between 11 and 18This is a professional service for those who need it. Young people can just go for an informal meeting. Go and have chat, you won't be judged. This service is confidential.&nbsp;This service may help young people if they are feeling depressed, anxious, have trouble making friends. If they are&nbsp;having problems at home / school / college.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are being bullied, or anything else that may be troubling you.To arrange to see a councillor ring 01254 233467 from Monday to Friday between 9.30am to 5.00pm, or email counselling@maundyrelief.org.uk

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TeamDad - Facebook Page - social peer to peer support for men

<p>Peer support group for dads called TeamDad.&nbsp;</p><p>This is a safe space for dads, granddads, stepdads and male guardians to chat, share, get advice and support one another</p><p>This is a male only Facebook page - <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamdadlancashire/?ref=share." href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamdadlancashire/?ref=share.">https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamdadlancashire/?ref=share.</a>&nbsp;Join the group.&nbsp;</p>

office@teamkickabout.com

Families Matter is a space where people who have lived with or suffer from a loved ones addiction can all come together to share their experience. You are not alone.This is an online group.Towards the bottom of the page https://redroserecovery.org.uk/events-calendar&nbsp;you will see an area called "Full Calendar"In the full calendar area type in the name of the group you are interested in and press enter.&nbsp;You will see a calendar with a red dot on all the dates that the group you have searched for happen.Choose the date you are interested in attending the group and click on the date.You will be taken to the information for the group, including the zoom log on details.Contact organiser for an invite to the session.

Maundy Relief

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Veterans Help

<p>Healthier Heroes CIC - Veterans Help is a Lancashire wide service for ex armed forces personnel to help them overcome problems they may encounter when they return to civilian life. Assistance can be offered in housing, rehabilitation, education/training/employment, mental health and well being, social inclusion and counselling&nbsp;<br>This is a 24hr 7 day service and to contact please ring 01282999730, email connect@healthierheroescic.co.uk or access their website healthierheroescic.co.uk then &nbsp;complete and send the contact form&nbsp;</p><p><a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/healthierheroescic/?ref=page_internal" href="https://www.facebook.com/healthierheroescic/?ref=page_internal">https://www.facebook.com/healthierheroescic/?ref=page_internal</a></p>

connect@healthierheroescic.co.uk

Peer support group for dads called TeamDad.&nbsp;This is a safe space for dads, granddads, stepdads and male guardians to chat, share, get advice and support one anotherThis is a male only Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/teamdadlancashire/?ref=share.&nbsp;Join the group.&nbsp;

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Toolbox - Creative area to support the mental health of children and young people - Childline

<p>However you're feeling, it can be great to express yourself and do things you enjoy. And that's where we come in. Take your mind off things with games, advice from our videos or find new ways to handle your emotions. And all in your handy toolbox.</p><p>There are lots of different games. Watch videos on topics that interest you. Get creative with the many different activities.</p><p>You can make yourself a locker to keep all your favourite stuff in. You can use the locker to message counsellors and keep a copy of their replies.</p>

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Under One Roof provides support for residents in the administrative boundary of Lancashire County Council who need help to maintain or establish a home.It provides free essential household items to those individuals/families who do not have access to sufficient income or funds to meet their immediate needs, along with help and advice in seeking additional support.The overall aim of the Service is to support people to meet their immediate needs and to help them feel more secure and live more independently in their community.You need to have referral from a partner in your local area. Please check your eligibility for the scheme on&nbsp;the webpage, and call or email for more details. Call or email to begin the application process.Check here for details of partners in your local area. -&nbsp;https://selnet-underoneroof.org.uk/our-partners/

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Support Lodgings

<p>You can also contact Dawn Rowe and Mathew Meynell - Supported Lodgings Project Workers and Emma Bird - Lodgings Provider Support Worker.</p><p>Accommodation in a home environment with volunteer providers who offer a room in their homes, along with support for the young person.</p><p>Details:</p><p>Accommodation is offered for up to 2 years. Young people will be supported to develop day to day skills, leading to greater independence and helping them to take control of their own lives. You people are supported to move on to their own independent accommodation when ready.</p><p>Our providers are a network of volunteer individuals, couples or families and cover all age groups. The project pays providers each week whilst they have a young person on placement.</p><p>Their referral form can be found here: <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.rossendalem3.org/supported-lodgings/sample-page-child-of-supported-lodgings/" href="https://www.rossendalem3.org/supported-lodgings/sample-page-child-of-supported-lodgings/">https://www.rossendalem3.org/supported-lodgings/sample-page-child-of-supported-lodgings/</a></p><p>You can refer yourself to this service or be referred by another organisation or agency.</p><p>Fill in the online referral form and email back - you will then be contacted for further appointments / assessments.</p><p>On-call service for householders and young people available out of hours. This service covers Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Hyndburn (Pennine Lancashire).<br></p><p>A self referral is needed before using this service.</p>

info@rossendalem3.org

Yoga sessions specifically tailored to women experiencing the menopause, sessions need to be booked in advance telephone 01254 266620

Childline - online / telephone services

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Sexual Health and Wellbeing Service - contraception

<p>Information pages about contraception and ordering contraception online.</p><p>If you are 16 or over, you can order the pill online from SH:24. It can be sent to your home or somewhere else if you prefer.</p><p>This service is free if you live&nbsp;in Blackburn with Darwen.</p><p>Your information will be looked at by a clinician at SH:24 and they will approve your order and it will be put in the post the same day or the day after.</p><p>The package will fit through your letter-box and you don't need to sign for it. No one will know what is in the box.</p><p>For more information about this service visit -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://sh24.org.uk/contraception/order" href="https://sh24.org.uk/contraception/order">https://sh24.org.uk/contraception/order</a></p><p><br></p>

info.blackburn@brook.org.uk

You can also contact Dawn Rowe and Mathew Meynell - Supported Lodgings Project Workers and Emma Bird - Lodgings Provider Support Worker.Accommodation in a home environment with volunteer providers who offer a room in their homes, along with support for the young person.Details:Accommodation is offered for up to 2 years. Young people will be supported to develop day to day skills, leading to greater independence and helping them to take control of their own lives. You people are supported to move on to their own independent accommodation when ready.Our providers are a network of volunteer individuals, couples or families and cover all age groups. The project pays providers each week whilst they have a young person on placement.Their referral form can be found here: https://www.rossendalem3.org/supported-lodgings/sample-page-child-of-supported-lodgings/You can refer yourself to this service or be referred by another organisation or agency.Fill in the online referral form and email back - you will then be contacted for further appointments / assessments.On-call service for householders and young people available out of hours. This service covers Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Hyndburn (Pennine Lancashire).A self referral is needed before using this service.

Bright Street Methodist Church

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Parent Workshops - Supporting a child with a disability or autism

<p>Caudwell Children run several workshops supporting parents with various aspects of their child's disability.</p><p>Workshops include&nbsp;</p><p>Meeting sensory needs</p><p>Language and communication</p><p>Forming relationships</p><p>Supporting Positive behavior</p><p>Making sense of autism - day 1 (virtual)</p><p>Making sense of autism - day 2</p><p>For more details about the workshops contact Caudwell Children by phone or email or online chat</p><p><br></p>

charity@caudwellchildren.com

The session provides a safe and controlled environment for older players to carry on their involvement in football and still enjoy the game they love.Being physically active has great health benefits and the social side of playing helps with your mental healthNormal Cost – £5 (free sessions 7th October 14th October &amp; 21st October)

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Telephone Advice Service - Adviceline

<p>Call the&nbsp;Telephone Advice Service&nbsp;and they will find out how to best help you.</p><p>This service is the same as going to a drop-in service&nbsp;but can be easier as it can be done from home, work or anywhere else.</p><p>All staff are trained and have&nbsp;information to direct you to the best specialist. Staff can make appointments with specialist advisors, referrals to law clinics and referrals to outside agencies.</p><p>Information is at the bottom of this web page</p><p>Available weekdays 9 -5</p>

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Caudwell Children run several workshops supporting parents with various aspects of their child's disability.Workshops include&nbsp;Meeting sensory needsLanguage and communicationForming relationshipsSupporting Positive behaviorMaking sense of autism - day 1 (virtual)Making sense of autism - day 2For more details about the workshops contact Caudwell Children by phone or email or online chat

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Pause 4 Thought - young people theraputic intervention

<p>This 10 week&nbsp;programme aims to support young people&nbsp;who are experiencing externalising behaviour problems and emotional difficulties in order to prevent more serious aggressive behaviours from developing later on.&nbsp; Criteria includes young person aged 10-14 years, living in East Lancashire, and not&nbsp;actively engaged in counselling or any other therapeutic interventions.</p><p>Sessions can be run online or face to face.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What next?</strong></p><p>If you are a family member, teacher, youth worker, social worker, or other professional person and you know a young person who could benefit from this course, talk to them and family members/carers about it, and refer them to Pause 4 Thought.</p><p>Please click here for a&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.peace-foundation.org.uk/pause-4-thought-flyer-for-young-people/" href="https://www.peace-foundation.org.uk/pause-4-thought-flyer-for-young-people/">leaflet for young people</a>&nbsp;and here for the&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.peace-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pause-4-Thought-overall-leaflet-for-teachers-social-workers-youth-workers.pdf" href="https://www.peace-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Pause-4-Thought-overall-leaflet-for-teachers-social-workers-youth-workers.pdf">leaflet for teachers, social workers, and youth workers</a>&nbsp;about the course (this can also be shared with young people)</p><p>Please&nbsp;<strong>download and complete</strong>&nbsp;this&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.peace-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Pause-4-Thought-short-referral-and-consent-form.docx" href="https://www.peace-foundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Pause-4-Thought-short-referral-and-consent-form.docx">Pause 4 Thought short referral and consent form</a>&nbsp;and return it to our colleagues at&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:community.safety@blackburn.gov.uk" href="mailto:community.safety@blackburn.gov.uk">community.safety@blackburn.gov.uk</a></p>

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Go Velo are offering:-A Bikeability course which runs for 8 hrs over two days with 4 two hour sessionsThis course is for Children aged 9 years old upward. Children must be able to ride a bike confidently to take part in this on road activity.Parents must collect arrive with their child and collect them at the end of all four sessions - Go Velo instructors are not responsible for your children during lunch hours.This course will be run twice during half&nbsp;term weekThe sessions for&nbsp;the first course starting on 24th Oct are:-Monday 10am to noonMonday 1pm to 3pm,Tuesday 10am to noon&nbsp;Tuesday 1pm to 3pmThe sessions for the second course starting on the 27th Oct are:-Thursday 10am to noonThursday 1pm to 3pm,Friday 10am to noon&nbsp;Friday 1pm to 3pmChildren must attend all sessions of their selected course to achieve Bikeability Level 2.&nbsp;All bikes will have to be road worthy and all children must wear a helmetInformation about bike safety can be found at;&nbsp;http://www.govelo.co.uk/information/planning-equipment-bike-check/Further information about the course and what is covered can be found at;https://bikeability.org.uk/what/Directions - Turn onto Wilton Street, Go to the end of the road and go over the bridge. There will be a nursery on your right. There is a car park here. Walking follow the path to the right of the nursery. Go under the motorway bridge. Follow the path past the pump track on your right. Keep following the path over the little bridge and the circuit is on your left.View all available sessions via eventbrite at -&nbsp;https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/go-velo-holiday-sessions-20129268401Choose the session you wish to attend and follow the link to book your place.

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Open Day - Introduction to youth darts

<p>Open to all children 7 - 17 years.</p><p>Have a look around and try a game of darts.</p><p>All children must be accompanied by an adult.</p><p><br></p>

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This 10 week&nbsp;programme aims to support young people&nbsp;who are experiencing externalising behaviour problems and emotional difficulties in order to prevent more serious aggressive behaviours from developing later on.&nbsp; Criteria includes young person aged 10-14 years, living in East Lancashire, and not&nbsp;actively engaged in counselling or any other therapeutic interventions.Sessions can be run online or face to face.&nbsp;&nbsp;What next?If you are a family member, teacher, youth worker, social worker, or other professional person and you know a young person who could benefit from this course, talk to them and family members/carers about it, and refer them to Pause 4 Thought.Please click here for a&nbsp;leaflet for young people&nbsp;and here for the&nbsp;leaflet for teachers, social workers, and youth workers&nbsp;about the course (this can also be shared with young people)Please&nbsp;download and complete&nbsp;this&nbsp;Pause 4 Thought short referral and consent form&nbsp;and return it to our colleagues at&nbsp;community.safety@blackburn.gov.uk

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Food Share & Baby Goods Bank

<p>Snowdrop Doula run a free Food Share &amp; Baby Goods Bank to support the local community.</p><p>You can self-refer for this support or be referred by a professional.</p><p>You can get a voucher and go to the shop and get everything you need for your new baby.</p><p>This service is free and based at&nbsp;their walk in centre in the Arndale Centre Accrington, everyone is welcome.</p><p>You can donate baby goods and food and if needed will collect them,</p><p>For more information or to request help please ring 01282 926410 / 07931 214574, email support@snowdropdoula.co.uk or complete the referral form on their website&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/baby-bank/" href="https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/baby-bank/">https://snowdropdoula.co.uk/baby-bank/</a>&nbsp;</p>

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If you're searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, we have volunteers available in the Library each week to answer your questions, help you with your family history and local research and show you family history and local history resources available that we've paid for so you don't have to.Members are researching families all over the country and share their stories and tips. You will also have free access in the library to subscription family history resources.Families are more than names and dates and we look in online newspapers, military and other records to find out more about our ancestors' lives.The sessions at Great Harwood. Barnoldswick and Longridge Library have limited numbers and must be booked in advance. You can call or drop in or you can email each of the libraries at&nbsp;Great Harwood -&nbsp;greatharwood.library@lancashire.gov.ukBarnoldswick -&nbsp;barnoldswick.library@lancashire.gov.ukLongridge - longridge.library@lancashire.gov.uk​​​​​​​For more details about this service and other services go to&nbsp;https://events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/index.asp?q=&amp;area=allVenue&amp;venue=&amp;daterange=&nbsp;On the left of the page, there is a search box.&nbsp;&nbsp;Use the search by Keyword, Location,&nbsp;Date, Category and cost to look for anything group or event you are interested in. Anyone living in Lancashire can become a member of the library and attend any session at any library.There is one main contact number for all libraries&nbsp;0300 123 6703If you wish to contact a library by email the email will be the name of the library in front of&nbsp;&nbsp;.library@lancashire.gov.ukso the email for Nelson library will be Nelson.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;and the email for Coal Clough library will be CoalClough.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;

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Financial Guidance - Support for service and ex-service persons

<p>Debt can overwhelm anyone and puts untold pressure on individuals and households. If you are part of the Armed Forces community&nbsp;and are struggling with debts that are mounting up we can help you<strong>&nbsp;</strong>with advice and guidance.</p><p>Our expert advisors can offer free, impartial and confidential advice that will help you to manage and in some cases even get the debt written off. Our service is completely confidential and free of charge.&nbsp; The service is only available for either individuals or their families or dependents who are currently serving or ex-Armed Service.&nbsp;</p><p>Telephone lines open 7 days a week, call on&nbsp;0808 802 8080.</p><p><br></p>

info@britishlegion.org.uk

See if you are eligible for a grant towards energy-efficiency home improvements.The Energy Company Obligation Scheme offers grants to people on a low-income or who have high fuel costs comparative to household income. The scheme is accepting applications. The grants can pay for home improvements that will help you to reduce your energy bills. Boiler, heating and insulation grants are available under this grant scheme.Use the free checker to see if you are eligible.

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Palliative Care

<p>We currently work closely with the District Nurses to support families in this very difficult time. It is an area of work where we have a strong expertise and feel it is a privilege to support families at this time.</p><p>Provide comfort and support at home</p><p>Work together with other health professional to provide seamless care</p><p>Offer support for the individual, family and friends</p>

enquiries@crossroadseastlancs.org.uk

Debt can overwhelm anyone and puts untold pressure on individuals and households. If you are part of the Armed Forces community&nbsp;and are struggling with debts that are mounting up we can help you&nbsp;with advice and guidance.Our expert advisors can offer free, impartial and confidential advice that will help you to manage and in some cases even get the debt written off. Our service is completely confidential and free of charge.&nbsp; The service is only available for either individuals or their families or dependents who are currently serving or ex-Armed Service.&nbsp;Telephone lines open 7 days a week, call on&nbsp;0808 802 8080.

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Sensory Packs (non autism)

<p>At the request of families contacting the Caudwell Children have designed sensory packs for disabled or seriously ill children.</p><p>About the Pack<br>Our Occupational Therapy and Support Team have selected key sensory items that offer children a broad range of sensory opportunities, therapeutic benefits and interactive experiences. The pack has been designed to support children living with a wide range of disabilities who are likely to benefit from sensory resources.<br></p><p>There is lots of support on using the packs go to&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://getsensorypacks.com/support/" href="https://getsensorypacks.com/support/">https://getsensorypacks.com/support/</a>&nbsp;to find out more</p><p>There are instruction manuals, demonstration videos and contact details showing&nbsp;how to get in touch to ask for further help and support.&nbsp;</p>

charity@caudwellchildren.com

This group is for those Carers of people diagnosed with Dementia.To access these services you need to be registered with BwD Carers service.To register visit&nbsp;http://www.bwdcarers.org.uk/referral-registration/Information and support for carers looking after someone with dementia.Take time out for yourself to relax, make friends and share experiencesInformation of this upcoming sessions please contact us on 01254 688440

Royal British Legion - Telephone

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Be Warm, Save Money - energy efficiency advice

<p>IMO have experienced energy efficiency&nbsp;advisors who can help you save money.</p><p>IMO offer home energy assessments. They can also help with grant applications.</p><p>IMO have developed classes and workshops to help you understand how you might save energy at home.</p><p>Just contact by email or phone to get the support you need.</p><p>Contact Zubair Desai on 07907490731 or Zubair.<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:Desai@imocharity.org" href="mailto:Desai@imocharity.org">Desai@imocharity.org</a></p><p>or&nbsp;Stephen Worden on&nbsp;07599 594511 or&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:Stephen.Worden@imocharity.org" href="mailto:Stephen.Worden@imocharity.org">Stephen.Worden@imocharity.org</a></p>

Stephen.Worden@imocharity.org

1st Call offer financial support and applications help in the following areas,&nbsp;Universal Credit, ESA/JSA new style claims, Housing Benefit, Council Tax, Carers allowance, State pension &amp; pension credit advice, Blue badge/Now card, Benefit calculators, Back to work calculations, BudgetingClosed for lunch 12:00 to 12:30 Mon, Tue and ThuOpen until 10:00 to 14:00 on WedAvailable only by telephone on Fridays 10:00 to 16:00

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Seafarers Group Calls - group telephone calls for anyone with a maritime background

<p>Seafarers Group Calls are friendly and free. You will get a regular group call with up to six people. The calls are supported by a trained volunteer. This is an easy way to connect with others who have worked at sea. You can have a chat and share stories and experiences of life at sea. You will make new friends, all from the comfort of your own home.</p><p>Anyone who has worked at sea can join these group chats.</p><p>This could include:</p><p>Merchant Navy<br>Royal Navy<br>Royal Fleet Auxiliary<br>Royal Marines<br>WRENS<br>fishermen<br>anyone else who has worked at sea in any capacity.<br>It also includes spouses, partners and family members of anyone with a seafaring background.</p><p>Visit the webpage -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/seafarers-group-calls/" href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/seafarers-group-calls/">https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/seafarers-group-calls/</a>&nbsp;for more information</p><p><br></p>

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Garden Volunteering is a group run by the Friends Of Rhyddings Park and they maintain the growing gardens in the park. Sessions run every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. If you would like to discuss this more please complete the contact from on website - &nbsp;https://friendsofrhyddingspark.comTo see what's going on look here -&nbsp;https://friendsofrhyddingspark.com/forp-newsletter

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Supporting Arms - Telephone service - Bereavement support for those who have lost a baby

<p>The Supporting Arms telephone and email support service is run by bereaved parents and gives you the opportunity to talk to someone who has an understanding of what you’re going through.</p><p>This is not an emergency service</p><p>Phone lines are open Monday to Friday but you can leave a message anytime.</p><p>Call and leave a message and someone will contact you within 72 hours.</p>

support@achingarms.co.uk

Maundy Relief offer free community lunches 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday between 12.00 to 12.30.Food is offered at 29-31 Abbey St Accrington and all are welcomeIn addition they also operate a foodbank for anyone in need of food parcels for you, your family or someone you may know.Please ring 01254 232328 if you require food help.

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Getting Justice - Information and support to get justice after a road traffic accident

<p>Lots of help and information about how to get justice after a road traffic accident.</p><p>Guides on different areas including navigating the criminal justice system, advocacy and casework support, and local and national information guides. There is also information on Road Peace's Legal Panel. The Legal Panel lists solicitors who can help you claim fair compensation for injury or bereavement.</p><p>You can also get in touch through the helpline Mon - Fri, 10am to 1pm to discuss your situation.</p>

helpline@roadpeace.org.

You must be over 18 and you loss must be more than 3 months ago to be able to join this group.In these groups, you will meet&nbsp;others who have lost someone to suicide and share your experiences and feelings.The groups are&nbsp;run by two trained volunteers&nbsp;from Samaritans and Cruse Bereavement Care.The groups run once a week over six consecutive weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each session is&nbsp;for 90 minutes.There will not be more than six people&nbsp;in each group.All sessions are free of charge. &nbsp;All groups are currently running on ZoomYou must be able to attend the first session of the group you are offered.To get the most out of joining the group you should try to attend at least five of the six sessions.You may attend the&nbsp;support groups even if you are already receiving other types of support.For more information about the groups visit this web page -&nbsp;https://www.facingthefuturegroups.org/FAQPageTo register for a group complete the form at -&nbsp;https://www.facingthefuturegroups.org/RegistrationPage

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Helping Hands - Transforming home & garden spaces

<p>WellChild Helping Hands works with teams of corporate volunteers to create safe, accessible and sensory garden and bedroom spaces for children and young people with complex health needs.<br></p><p>The Helping Hands programme provides safe, stimulating and accessible garden transformations nationwide. The needs of the child or young person must have a significant impact on the family and their opportunity to enjoy an ordinary life at home. We work with corporate volunteers who provide the manpower – these volunteers are enthusiastic but are not skilled tradespeople, such as landscapers. We also have a budget for materials and only a maximum of two days to complete the project.<br></p><p>See the WellChild YouTube video on the garden transformation for Liam with volunteers from St James’s Place. -<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXdoqlyCHsg" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXdoqlyCHsg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXdoqlyCHsg</a><br></p>

info@wellchild.org.uk

Helping Hands is a fun packed programme for children aged 6-11. The programme is to learn about personal space, right and wrong behaviours and safety.&nbsp;Three themes are reinforced throughout the programme:1. We all have the right to feel safe all the time.2. There is nothing so small or so awful we can’t talk about it with someone.3. Others have the right to feel safe with us.It is particularly useful for children who have experienced/ witnessed domestic abuse but is also a suitable course for any children to learn about protective behaviours.&nbsp;

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Heal Project - enviromental project - volunteering

<p>The Heal Project is a green recovery program.</p><p>The program is working in the Peel Park and Coppice areas of Hyndburn, The&nbsp;aim is&nbsp;to boost wildlife and improve social wellbeing in the area.</p><p>You could have a go at lots of outdoor activities. You can join others in creating new footpaths to make the area more accessible. You can help manage plants in the area. Some plants brought in from outside the UK are taking over. You can&nbsp;help to get rid of them.</p><p>In addition there are health walks to help people get out and about in nature to improve their wellbeing</p><p>If you want to be involved join the weekly volunteer sessions at Peel Park &amp; Coppice LNR.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>You will learn new skills, meet people, keep fit and help wildlife.</p><p>For more information telephone, email or call in to the office.</p><p>If you would like to become a member or volunteer please complete the online application forms found on the website</p><p>Volunteer application -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/" href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/">https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/home/volunteering/volunteering-application-form/</a></p><p>Member application form -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/" href="https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/">https://prospectsfoundation.org.uk/membership-application-form/</a></p>

gemma.mcmullan@prospectsfoundation.org.uk

WellChild Helping Hands works with teams of corporate volunteers to create safe, accessible and sensory garden and bedroom spaces for children and young people with complex health needs.The Helping Hands programme provides safe, stimulating and accessible garden transformations nationwide. The needs of the child or young person must have a significant impact on the family and their opportunity to enjoy an ordinary life at home. We work with corporate volunteers who provide the manpower – these volunteers are enthusiastic but are not skilled tradespeople, such as landscapers. We also have a budget for materials and only a maximum of two days to complete the project.See the WellChild YouTube video on the garden transformation for Liam with volunteers from St James’s Place. -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXdoqlyCHsg

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RAF Benevolent Fund Group Calls - for RAF vetrans.

<p>Age UK partners with the RAF Benevolent Fund to provide free group calls. The calls are for up six people. The calls are supported by a trained volunteer. The calls are an easy way to connect with others with links to the RAF. You can&nbsp;share stories and experiences. You can make new friends, all from the comfort of your own home.</p><p>Anyone aged 60 or over who is an RAF veteran, or the partner, spouse or widow(er) of an RAF veteran can join the groups.</p><p>To find out more visit the web page -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/raf-group-calls/" href="https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/raf-group-calls/">https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/raf-group-calls/</a></p><p>Call or email for further information or to join a call.</p>

support@rafbf.org.uk

Browse the books, sit and read a story, or use our public computers and free Wi-Fi as normal - with a little less noise than usualEvery week there will be a Quiet Hour in the library. We ask our customers to respect this by muting phones and devices whilst in the library.For more details about this service and other services go to&nbsp;https://events.lancashire.gov.uk/search/index.asp?q=&amp;area=allVenue&amp;venue=&amp;daterange=&nbsp;On the left of the page, there is a search box.&nbsp;&nbsp;Use the search by Keyword, Location,&nbsp;Date, Category and cost to look for anything group or event you are interested in. Anyone living in Lancashire can become a member of the library and attend any session at any library.There is one main contact number for all libraries&nbsp;0300 123 6703If you wish to contact a library by email the email will be the name of the library in front of&nbsp;&nbsp;.library@lancashire.gov.ukso the email for Nelson library will be Nelson.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;and the email for Coal Clough library will be CoalClough.library@lancashire.gov.uk&nbsp;

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Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - guided self-help

<p>For information on Mindsmatter and what support you can get visit their webpage here -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp;" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp;">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp;</a></p><p>The information on this webpage is available in more than 100 written and spoken languages.</p><p>Mindsmatter offer a variety of different talking treatments to suit your needs.</p><p>You may be offered support from a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to build your confidence and help you face your fears.</p><p>PWP or Psychological Wellbeing Program is a one-to-one course typically run over six fortnightly sessions with an experienced practitioner, to help you to understand your problems, how they affect you and how to manage and improve your outlook. PWP can help with low mood, poor motivation, panic and avoidance, facing your fears, challenging unhelpful thinking, problem solving, confidence and sleep problems.</p><p>To find out more about PWP&nbsp;with Mindsmatter visit -<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments" href="https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments">https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments</a>&nbsp; Towards the bottom of the page click on the heading Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - delivering guided self-help and you will see more information about this therapy.</p><p>The first step to accessing a Mindsmatter service is to complete an online self-referal form here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatter</p><p>Once you have completed the form you will be given an appointment for a telephone assessment.&nbsp;</p><p>On the webpage&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments there is a link to information that tells you what to expect during this telephone assessment. Use this information to prepare yourself for your assessment.</p><p>If you would like to speak to someone&nbsp;before you complete a self-referral form you can contact your local team on&nbsp;the following numbers during normal working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.</p><p>HYNDBURN - Telephone: 01254 226007</p><p>ROSSENDALE - Telephone: 01282 657792</p><p>RIBBLE VALLEY - Telephone: 01282 657927</p><p>BURNLEY - Telephone: 01282 657268</p><p>PENDLE - Telephone: 01282 657927</p><p>BLACKBURN AND DARWEN - Telephone: 01254 226037</p>

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments

FirstStep@lancashirecare.nhs.uk

Burnley and Pendle Citizens Advice is now going into the 3rd phase of the HMRC ProjectWe have been successfully delivering the HMRC Project for 2 years running now and our aim is to help and assist people in Burnley and Pendle in relation to HMRC and DIGITAL SUPPORT.Our aim is to provide information, advice and guidance to all of our clients regarding their&nbsp;employment,&nbsp;benefits, entitlements, PAYE, national insurance&nbsp;and any&nbsp;tax credits&nbsp;they may be receiving. We can help with setting up of a&nbsp;Personal Tax Account, register as&nbsp;self-employed, assist with&nbsp;tax returns and self-assessments&nbsp;or claim a&nbsp;tax rebate.We are here to assist with new and existing claims as well as providing 1-2-1 ongoing and continuous&nbsp;digital support&nbsp;to anyone who may have issues with I.T and accessing the internet.In addition we provide advice, support and guidance on several areas including family law, consumer rights, housing, tribunals, debt advice. They can also assist with Marriage Allowance, Pension Credit and they can help with the filling in of forms.We have upgraded our offices and digital equipment to make sure that we meet the Covid-19 safety requirements. All of our support can be via online conferencing, telephone or email.We are a dedicated service working closely under HMRC and we are here to support and help assist resolve any issues in this area.&nbsp;You can contact us to make an appointment for a zoom meeting or a telephone conversation on&nbsp;07883 572 175.The service is available Monday to Thursday from 9:30am to 2pm. A referral is required, either self referral or another organisation or agent.

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Hospice at home

<p>Pendleside recognises that many people, when faced with a life-limiting illness, want to be cared for at home. Our hospice at home team works in the community delivering face-to-face care according to each person's needs and family circumstances.</p><p>We work in collaboration with GPs, district&nbsp;nurses, Macmillan&nbsp;nurses and social ca\re providers to offer nursing care, a night-sitting service, respite, emotional support, 24-hour care where appropriate and, in some circumstances, personal care, to people over 17 years of age, meaning that staying&nbsp;at home can be a reality. Referrals will be accepted from any patient, relative, carer&nbsp;or healthcare professional and can only be made with the patient's consent. When referrals are received contact may be made with relevant health care professionals to obtain clinical information.</p><p>Referrals are are taken any day between between 7:30am and 10:00pm Monday to Sunday.</p><p>You may complete the referral form above and post to the address shown at the top of the form. Alternatively, you can email the completed form to: <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:pendlesidehosp.referrals@nhs.net" href="mailto:pendlesidehosp.referrals@nhs.net">pendlesidehosp.referrals@nhs.net</a></p><p>For an urgent referral 'out of hours', or at weekend, please phone 01282 440101.</p><p>Next Steps:</p><p>You will need to complete a referral form and email or post it once completed.</p><p>You can contact the Hospice at Home team seven days a week by telephoning 01282 440106 between 7.30am and 10pm.</p>

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For information on Mindsmatter and what support you can get visit their webpage here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp;The information on this webpage is available in more than 100 written and spoken languages.Mindsmatter offer a variety of different talking treatments to suit your needs.You may be offered support from a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to build your confidence and help you face your fears.PWP or Psychological Wellbeing Program is a one-to-one course typically run over six fortnightly sessions with an experienced practitioner, to help you to understand your problems, how they affect you and how to manage and improve your outlook. PWP can help with low mood, poor motivation, panic and avoidance, facing your fears, challenging unhelpful thinking, problem solving, confidence and sleep problems.To find out more about PWP&nbsp;with Mindsmatter visit -https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments&nbsp; Towards the bottom of the page click on the heading Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) - delivering guided self-help and you will see more information about this therapy.The first step to accessing a Mindsmatter service is to complete an online self-referal form here -&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/self-referral-mindsmatterOnce you have completed the form you will be given an appointment for a telephone assessment.&nbsp;On the webpage&nbsp;https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/our-services/psychological-therapies/mindsmatter/treatments there is a link to information that tells you what to expect during this telephone assessment. Use this information to prepare yourself for your assessment.If you would like to speak to someone&nbsp;before you complete a self-referral form you can contact your local team on&nbsp;the following numbers during normal working hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.HYNDBURN - Telephone: 01254 226007ROSSENDALE - Telephone: 01282 657792RIBBLE VALLEY - Telephone: 01282 657927BURNLEY - Telephone: 01282 657268PENDLE - Telephone: 01282 657927BLACKBURN AND DARWEN - Telephone: 01254 226037

Burnley and Pendle Citizens Advice - Telephone

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01282 616750

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Home Fire Safety Check

<p>Complete the form at -&nbsp;<a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/contact-us/home-fire-safety/" href="https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/contact-us/home-fire-safety/">https://www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk/contact-us/home-fire-safety/</a>&nbsp;to register your details for a fire safety check. Complete the form at any time and the service will get back in touch with you.&nbsp;</p><p>If you are unable to complete the form CALL&nbsp;-&nbsp;0800 169 1125. If you are not able to call because you have a hearing impairment&nbsp;TEXT 07766 831 145</p><p>After you have filled in the form the fire service will assess the level of risk to you.</p><p>If you are considered at low risk you will be sent fire safety details to follow to maintain your safety at home.</p><p>If you are considered at high risk you will be contacted to&nbsp;arrange a Home Fire Safety Check.</p><p>A&nbsp;<em>Home Fire Safety Check</em>&nbsp;is a visit to your&nbsp;<em>home</em>&nbsp;by a member of our Community Risk team, who will offer&nbsp;<em>fire safety</em>&nbsp;advice to keep you and your family&nbsp;<em>safe</em>. Members of the team will also install smoke alarms where needed and will encourage you to work out an escape plan specific to your&nbsp;<em>home</em>&nbsp;and circumstances.</p><p>If you have previously had a Home Fire Safety Check and you have got a problem with your smoke alarms then contact Fire Angel on&nbsp;0800 141 2561 and they will arrange a replacement for you.</p><p><br></p>

contactcentre@lancsfirerescue.org.uk

Coffee group for older and vulnerable people, the group is designed&nbsp;to bring people together to socialise and meet new people. &nbsp;The aim of the group is to reduce loneliness and isolation and improve people’s mental well-being.We meet every Tuesday at Highfield Pavilion from 13.30-15.00.&nbsp; Either come along or get in touch with Hannah via email or phone.&nbsp; We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you into the group.find info on their facebook page&nbsp;https://facebook.com/groups/friendsofinfirmary

Pendleside Hospice - Telephone

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Hannah Goldthorpe

01282 440106

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Help with Housing

<p>Help with Housing can&nbsp;assist in preventing you from becoming homeless or relieving your homelessness. They will help you form a&nbsp;personal housing plan.&nbsp;</p><p>There are a number of services that can help you to stay in your current home, or where this is not an option, they can help you take steps to look for a new home.</p><p>If you wish to contact the Housing Options Team please complete the referral form, and they will be in contact within 5 working days by phone or email.&nbsp;If you are unable to complete the online form please call 01706 252555 during office hours, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.</p><p>Alternatively you can email <a data-cke-saved-href="mailto:housingoptions@rossendalebc.gov.uk" href="mailto:housingoptions@rossendalebc.gov.uk">housingoptions@rossendalebc.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;with your query or to book an appointment (appointments will only be booked as a last resort).<br></p><p>If you are in need of emergency housing outside of office hours, please call: 0300 222 5946.<br></p>