Blackburn with Darwen Public Health

25/03/2026

Who's looking forward to the We Are Undefeatable event tomorrow?💜

Staff from the Public Health team will have a stall to launch our Ageing Well campaign! Make sure to come and say hi 👋

The event will be held at:

📍 Blackburn Youth Zone, Jubilee Street, BB1 1EP
📅 Thursday 26th March
🕙 4pm - 7pm
✔️ All ages welcome
🆓 Free
✔️Just turn up, some activities need booking.

Click the link below for more information and to book.

https://refreshbwd.com/events/weareundefeatable/

24/03/2026

Protect yourself from TB: Preventive treatment keeps you healthy and TB-free!

If you are a close contact of a TB patient or belong to a high-risk group such as people who are undernourished or have a weakened immune system including those with HIV or diabetes:
- get tested for infection
- complete your full course of preventive treatment to protect yourself from getting sick with TB

Yes! We can end TB.
Led by countries. Powered by people.

Stay informed. Stay well. Follow WHO.

🔗 https://bit.ly/41lMDz9

16/03/2026

This week is brain awareness week.

Adrian, a We are Undefeatable story teller, received a life-changing diagnosis of Pseudobulbar Palsy, a slow progressive way of damaging the motor neurons in the brain. While he acknowledges that his abilities have changed over time, Adrian firmly believes in the power of keeping moving to manage his condition.

During the winter months, Adrian likes to move more by visiting his local leisure centre.

Whether Adrian is moving more in the countryside, on the dance floor or in his community leisure centre, Adrian believes that staying active is the most effective way to manage his condition.

If you are struggling with something similar to Adrian, ask for help 😊

If you would like to read more on Adrian’s story, click

https://bewellbwd.com/active-living-adrian/

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13/03/2026

It’s never too late!

As No Smoking Day has passed you can still start your no smoking journey 😊

Quitting smoking will allow you to see long term health benefits as time goes on. For more information, advice or support click the link below

https://bewellbwd.com/.../tobacco-control-stop-smoking.../

AND

Take a look at Smoke Free's timetable to see any upcoming sessions.

11/03/2026

Todays No Smoking Day!

This year we are focusing on the dangers of smoking.

When you quit smoking your long-term risks of cancer, lung disease, heart disease and stroke will be significantly reduced.

Get your free Personal Quit Plan this week, so you can have the right support to quit smoking for good by downloading the Quit with Bella app!

With the right support, you have such a better chance of quitting for good. Click here to learn more about the support available for you

https://bewellbwd.com/.../tobacco-control-stop-smoking.../

10/03/2026

Safer Sleep Week 2026

Take a read below for more information 🙂

09/03/2026

This week on Wednesday 11th March it is No Smoking Day!

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, it comes with almost immediate improvements to your health.

It also comes with financial benefits – on average you can save up to £2500 a year by quitting smoking!

Quitting smoking can also help improve energy levels – this might help you to be able to finally play those sports with your friends, run after your kids and get that work done.

We know that it’s not easy to quit smoking so click the link or scan the QR code below to learn more about the services available to help you through your journey 😊

https://bewellbwd.com/.../tobacco-control-stop-smoking.../

09/03/2026

Safer Sleep week 2026 starts today.

The Lullaby Trust are sharing daily posts advising you this safer sleep week, read below 🙂

Just because it’s on the shelf doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sleep. 🤔

Baby sleep products aren’t always designed with safer sleep in mind, even if they’re marketed that way.

When it comes to your baby’s sleep space, keep it simple to keep it safe. You don’t need to buy lots of products or spend money on expensive items.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is on their back in their own clear, flat, firm sleep space.

There are just a few items that we recommend – the baby necessities:

- Cot or Moses basket
- Portable sleep space such as a travel cot, carry cot or Moses basket
- Firm, flat, waterproof mattress
- Sleeping bag or sheets and a lightweight blanket
- Room thermometer
- Car seat – this is not intended for sleeping when not travelling, but is essential for safer travel.

Discover expert advice on everything you need to know about baby product safety: https://bit.ly/4uaPUhY

09/03/2026

Yesterday International Women's Day!

We would like to give a big shout out to all our Female We Are Undefeatable Story tellers!

They have all done a fantastic job in sharing their inspiring journeys with the community of Blackburn and Darwen. By sharing their stories, they have encouraged others with long term health conditions to acknowledging their own needs and to reach out for help.

Well done to all our storytellers who have reached out for help so far! 😊

If you would like to read about our story tellers journeys click https://bewellbwd.com/?s=we+are+undefeatable&id=119

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02/03/2026

Cervical screening van in Blackburn tomorrow. Read below for more information 🙂

Know a woman who has been putting off having her cervical smear?

Please encourage her to visit the NHS Living Well bus while it’s in Blackburn town centre tomorrow. It will be parked up on Duke Street between 11am and 4pm.

Appointments aren’t needed, making it a really convenient way to have the cervical screening test.

It takes less than 10 minutes and having the test in the safe, comfortable and private space on board the Living Well bus is a lot like having it in your GP practice, with female NHS staff.

Cervical screening has the potential to save lives – it tests for HPV (or human papillomavirus) which can cause cervical cancer, meaning treatment can be given before it can turn into cervical cancer.

This screening is available to women aged 25 to 64.

You can read more about cervical screening on board the NHS Living Well bus – click the link in comments below.

27/02/2026

Do you have concerns on your child's socials media usage?

Make sure to fill the survey out and let us know!

Parents📣

Do you have any concerns about your child using social media for advice / information on their health? We want to hear your views on how young people are being influenced by social media content.

If you would like to take part click here➡ https://bit.ly/HWLSocialMedia

18/02/2026

26 year old Aisha ignored her invitation to have cervical screening the first few times she was called.

But as a newlywed keen to have children one day, she felt it was important to get checked out.

While nervous at her first appointment, she found the nurse so gentle and caring that it put her at ease.

“The experience was nothing like what I thought it was going to be,” Aisha says. “It was really quick, really easy, and I was in and out in less than ten minutes.”

Women aged 25 and over can get cervical screening tests done on the NHS Living Well bus while it’s in our area.

Tomorrow, Thursday 19 February, the bus will be outside Woman Zone Gym on Duckworth Street in Blackburn between 11am and 4pm.

AND

Next week, Monday 23 February, the bus will be outside Shadsworth Family Hub on Shadsworth Rd in Blackburn between 11am and 4pm.

No appointments are needed – just turn up when it suits you.

Cervical screening has the potential to save lives – it tests for HPV (or human papillomavirus) which can cause cervical cancer, meaning treatment can be given before it can turn into cervical cancer. It’s offered to women from the age of 25.

Please encourage the women in your life to have their cervical smears. Thank you.