Our services Care Network Hub Care Network Monthly Activity Schedule We have a busy month here at Care Network, with a fantastic selection of local services, social groups and drop in sessions to help support you. Please contact our team to book your place at one of our regular groups or to find out more on how we can help support your health, wellbeing, your home and independence in BwD... Week Commencing Monday 1st April 2024: Monday 1st April Tuesday 2nd April Wednesday 3rd April Thursday 4th April Friday 5th April * Closed: Bank Holiday Monday * The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt & benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly N-compass,1:30pm - 3:30pm Independent advocacy hubDrop in, first Weds of the month BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 8th April 2024: Monday 8th April Tuesday 9th April Wednesday 10th April Thursday 11th April Friday 12th April * New *Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £1 per sessionWeekly drop in The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Learning Disability Partnership Board,Furthergate Business Centre, Furthergate, Blackburn BB1 3HQFrom 10am Bringing our disabled community together to create change & make voices heardMonthly meeting,lunch provided BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 15th April 2024: Monday 15th April Tuesday 16th April Wednesday 17th April Thursday 18th April Friday 19th April The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team,9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 22nd April 2024: Monday 22nd April Tuesday 23rd April Wednesday 24th April Thursday 25th April Friday 26th April * New *Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £1 per sessionWeekly drop in The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Week Commencing Monday 29th April 2024: Monday 29th April Tuesday 30th April Wednesday 1st May Thursday 2nd May Friday 3rd May * New *Neuro-Dy-Namix10am - 12pm Friendly social Arts & Crafts group for current & new members. Fun, friendship, brews, activities, arts, crafts. £1 per sessionWeekly drop in The Oaks Benefits Advice, 9am - 4pm Budgeting, debt and benefit advice serviceWeekly drop in Adult Social Work Team, 9am - 1pm Adult social care services from BwD Borough CouncilWeekly drop in * New *Just Out There1pm - 2.30pm Friendly social group for current & new members. Tackling job loss, isolation & life's pressures Fun, friendship, brews, activities, wellbeing, days out, fitness & moreWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,10:30am - 12pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Newground Together,10:30am - 12:30pm Support to help you into (or back into) workContact us to find out more, runs weekly Resolve,1pm - 2:30pm Disability support services Drop in, runs weekly BwD Carers Service,2pm - 5pm Support & advicefor local carersWeekly drop in Relax & Chat,1:30pm - 3pm Friendly, fun social group, open to all Drop in, runs weekly Hear Us Heroes,Blackburn Library, Hornby Lecture Theatre (First Floor),11am - 1pm Have your say on improving health & wellbeing for those with Learning Disabilities & Autism in BwDMonthly meeting Board Games Group,1pm - 3pm Fun & friendly social group, open to allDrop in, runs weekly Awareness Days & Support This Month: World Autism Acceptance Week 2024 | 2nd - 8th April 💗World Autism Acceptance Week aims to draw attention to the 700,000 people living with autism in the UK both to educate those unaware of the condition, & to help make the world a much friendlier place to those who are affected by it. Find out how Care Network supports people living in BwD with autism. Easter Themed Fun in BwD | Throughout April 🐰Get out & about this Easter with a range of activities and events across the borough... Including family fun at Witton Park's Easter Fair, IMO’s Easter Activities, local Town Heritage Trails & fun ways to get Active with Re:Fresh*. (*Available to ages 16+ or those who live, work, has a GP or is in full time education). World Health Day 2024 | 7th April 🌍World Health Day is celebrated annually, drawing attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. 'My health, my right’ is this year’s theme - chosen to champion the right of everyone, to have access to quality health services, education & information, as well as safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working & environmental conditions, & freedom from discrimination. Eid-al-Fitr | 10th April ☪️Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan & the start of Shawwal, which is the 10th month in the Islamic calendar. The word Eid translates as ‘the festival of breaking the fast’. This festival is a particularly significant time for Muslims in the UK & across the globe, enabling families to get together & share joyous moments. World Parkinson's Day 2024 | 11th April 💙This year, Parkinson’s UK are asking our community to come together & ‘Make It Blue’. That’s because, while living with Parkinson’s is challenging, one thing stands out: you’re not alone. Get involved with the Parkinson’s community of fundraisers by organising an event, spreading the word, raising money & much more! National Tea Day 2024 | 21st April ☕Join with us & celebrate National Tea Day! Surely the most British day of the year?! Why not pop into Care Network for one of our weekly drop ins to access support & of course, enjoy one of the nation’s favourites… a cup of tea! See our regular groups & drop-ins at Care Network Hub. MS Awareness Week 2024 | 22nd - 28th April 🤝MS Awareness Week is a chance for us to raise awareness & speak up together about the realities of life with MS. Find out more & get involved. Like to find out more? Please contact our friendly team: Contact Us Did you know? Care Network Hub has private meeting rooms, hot desks and an open plan group space available. All private rooms are fitted with telephones and panic alarms. Wi-Fi is available throughout. A kitchen is available for use by partners If you'd like to use our space or find out more, please click here.