News & Events

Annual Report 2025 – 2026

21st July 2026

Annual Report 2025 - 2026 This report reflects another year of supporting unpaid carers across our borough, recognising the invaluable contribution they make every day to family members, friends and the wider community. Throughout the year, our team has continued... Read More...

Carers Charter

26th February 2026

Carers play a vital role in supporting people in our communities. A carer is considered to be anyone who spends time looking after or helping a family member, friend or neighbour who, because of their health and care needs, would... Read More...

Counselling Service

26th February 2026

We are ready to launch our new counselling service, this is open to anyone and we can offer discounts to carers Contact email address therapy@bwdcarers.org.uk, but queries can also come through the Carers Service office office@bwdcarers.org.uk Counselling sessions are provided... Read More...

Understanding Carers views and experiences of BwD’s Respite Offer

27th November 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is looking to develop their respite/short break offer for Carers. This is because we want to support you and the loved one you care for, in the Best way possible. If you receive respite support... Read More...

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Responds to Liz Sayce Review on Carer’s Allowance Overpayments

27th November 2025

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service welcomes the publication of the independent review led by Liz Sayce into Carer’s Allowance overpayments. The review shines a light on the significant financial and emotional impact that historic overpayment policies have had on unpaid... Read More...

Become a Trustee

31st October 2025

At the Carers Service we are passionate about supporting those family carers of residents of Blackburn with Darwen To help us in our mission we need those who are interested in the local community to help guide us Could you be that person? If this... Read More...

Carers Forum

31st October 2025

Carers Forum on Thursday 6th November at 10.30am. Please come along and help us shape and improve support and services for carers. Come and have a voice. And have a cup of tea and cakes of course! Read More...

Act Now Age Better

10th September 2025

We are working on an awareness raising campaign aimed at those aged 50 or over including those living with long term conditions, which supports people to keep active or introduce activity to their lives to stay healthy so that they... Read More...