Care Network delivers a number of projects for people with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, and Autism in Blackburn with Darwen.
We are able to offer these services thanks to the hard work of our expert LD Team:
Our video below gives a useful overview of our Learning Disability and Autism services, take a look:
Click here to see our full timetable
Our friends over at Re:fresh BwD have shared that Anglia Ruskin University are conducting an exercise health study, specifically for adults aged 18 & over with Down Syndrome. Find out more & get involved... Read more
Come & get involved with our Hear Us Heroes Mystery Shopping Group here at Care Network. Find out more... Read more
This warm and welcoming group meets monthly and is for local people, carers and/or family members of those in Blackburn with Darwen with lived experience of Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodiverse Conditions. We also have a fresh new look! Take a peek... Read more
Blackburn with Darwen Learning Disability and Autism Partnership Board is an open regular meeting for everyone in the borough. Join us so we can work on making things better for people with learning disabilities and autism and their families. Read more
A friendly, supportive disability peer support group that meets weekly here at Care Network. For people of all ages in our local diabled community. Be heard, make friends, share experiences and boost your wellbeing. Read more
We had a fantastic time for Learning Disability Week 2025, rounded up by a truly special day on Friday 20th June. Our amazing groups of individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism & Neurodiverse talents took to the town centre & WOWED us all with a powerful performance of 'This Is Me from The Greatest Showman... Read more
Learning Disability Week, Monday 16th - Sunday 22nd June. An awareness week to make sure that the world hears what life is like for people who have a Learning Disability. See what's on locally & find ways to get involved... Read more
Fancy boosting your wellbeing, having fun & getting active? DanceSyndrome is a multi-award winning inclusive dance charity based in Lancashire with a special focus on including everyone, regardless of ability. They run regular session here in BwD - find out more... Read more
Learning Disability Week 2023 saw the launch of our brand new, monthly group that came together to share ideas and feedback on lived experiences to help create change in BwD. Here's what we got up to at our very first event... Read more