Looking for family-friendly activities this summer? 180 Family Socials offers festivals and outdoor events across Lancashire. A great opportunity to get outdoors, meet others and enjoy some family time together.

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz gives you guidance, based on your answers, to help you live a healthier life. Visit nhs.uk/hcquiz

Online abuse leaves real scars. Safety—on screen and off—must be the reality #ForAllWomenAndGirls This #16Days, join UN Women to say #NoExcuse for online abuse: unwomen.org/en/get-involved/…

She’s not being dramatic. She’s being targeted. Harassment and deepfakes are violence—on screen and off. #16Days #NoExcuse #acttoendviolence unwomen.org/en/get-involved/…

On White Ribbon Day, 25th November, people around the world stand up against violence against women and girls. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse. #WeSpeakUp

We’re proud to support our veteran community as a #VeteranFriendlyGP practice this Remembrance Day.

Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. Each winter in the UK, thousands of children who do not have a health condition need hospital care because of flu. Get vaccination, get winter strong!

Bangor Street Community Centre are hosting a Diabetic Eye Screening and Health Stall event on Thursday 13th November 9am - 4pm. There will be information about health checks, stopping smoking and many more! It is a free health event and free refreshments will be available.

There are many ways to soothe your baby. But if the crying feels too much, it’s OK to put your baby in a safe place and walk away for a few minutes until you feel calm. Comfort methods can help. Support is always available Staying calm keeps everyone safe. #iconweek2025

Blackburn with Darwen Libraries are hosting a series of free webinars discussing Perimenopause, Menopause, Bone Health and other topics! They will be joined by speakers who will be able to provide further knowledge and insight to the topics being discussed. Everyone is welcome!

It’s here – #ICONweek2025 has officially begun! All babies cry, and it can feel really tough at times but remember: babies cry, you can cope. Crying often increases around 2 weeks and peaks at 6–8 weeks. This phase will pass, and you are not alone. bit.ly/ICON-day1

Stoptober is coming this October, and we are ready to support you. Let's quit smoking together. Use the links to find out the services that are available to you: smokefreebwd.co.uk/ nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…

If you've visited a gynaecology clinic in the past 5 years, we’d love to hear from you! Make a difference with us! qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/j…

Age UK believe that ageing doesn’t have to mean living with frailty—movement is your secret weapon to staying strong. There are many physical activities that have been set up within Blackburn with Darwen to help support older people being physical.

If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one within the last three years, you don’t have to face it alone. East Lancashire Hospice offers caring, supportive groups where you can share, listen, and heal together. To find out more please visit: eastlancshospice.org.uk