News & Events

Are you over State Pension age, or are you looking after someone who is?

You could get the Winter Fuel Payment if you or the person you care for is in receipt of Pension Credit. If you get Pension Credit you may also qualify for the following support: Help with rent, Council Tax and... Read More...

Carers Allowance

 Are you aged 16 or over?  Do you look after someone who receives a qualifying disability benefit?  Do you spend at least 35 hours a week caring? You maybe eligible for Carers Allowance! For further #information contact us on 01254 688440 or email office@bwdcarers.org.uk... Read More...

Thank you so much!

This month we’re holding a very special event celebrating the 20th anniversary of our service supporting local carers.It’s such an exciting milestone in our history and we’re really proud that we’ve been working alongside so many fantastic local people for... Read More...

Get your ticket for this special celebration now!

In October we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our service supporting local carers.  We’ll be holding a very special event and we’d love you to join us! Twenty years is an exciting milestone in our history. We’re really... Read More...

Celebrating 20 years of our charity…

In October we will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our service supporting local carers.  Here, our CEO, Sam Morris, reflects on why it’s such an exciting milestone in our history … Twenty years ago the world looked very different... Read More...

Carers Rights Day 2023

We organised speakers to be on a panel where carers could ask questions and the panel could elaborate on.  The panel included key speakers that are important in a carers journey this included benefits, finance, social care, dementia nurse, LPA,... Read More...

Stuff That Works.

We're building the biggest patient reported knowledge base for every chronic condition. Together. Help out by sharing your experience in an organized way. Crowdsourcing Treatments that Work | Community Research | StuffThatWorks Read More...

NHS Winter Messaging 2024

You are no doubt aware that the NHS tries to ensure people understand about self-care, how to keep safe and signposts/promotes accessing services appropriately over the winter months, to help ease winter pressures wherever possible. We are developing our materials... Read More...

Carers Week June 2024

The theme for the week was ‘Putting carers on the map’ During the week we had trips and activities. Monday 10th June – Carers coffee morning Tuesday 11th June – Trip to The Sanctuary of Healing Wednesday 12th June –... Read More...

What’s on at the Carers Service

Upcoming activities and events taking place with Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service Link to flip book https://heyzine.com/flip-book/c0355e582f.html For more information please call the Carers Service on 01254 688440 or email office@bwdcarers.org.uk Read More...
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