This page aims to give you lots of information to help you look after yourself.
This pack has been put together by Age UK Blackburn with Darwen, Care Network and The Refresh team at Blackburn with Darwen Council.
For information and to access support please call Age UK Blackburn with Darwen on 01254 266620 or visit their website www.ageukbwd.org.uk
Useful Contact Numbers & Links
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen - 01254 266620 – www.ageukbwd.org.uk
Blackburn with Darwen Help Hub – 01254 588111
BeWellBwD (Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s Public Health website) www.bewellbwd.com
Care Network Hub – 01254 507 255
Age UK Advice Line -0800 678 1602 - www.ageuk.org.uk
Blackburn Food Bank 01254 672756
The Wish Centre, Blackburn 01254 260465 info@thewishcentre.org
Diabetes UK - 0345 123 2399 - www.diabetes.org.uk
Mind Charity - 0300 123 3393 - www.mind.org.uk
Samaritans call 116 123 free at any time
Asthma UK - 0300 222 5800 - www.asthma.org.uk
National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000247
Alzheimer’s Society 0333 150 3456 - www.dementiaconnect.alzheimers.org.uk
0800 111 999 Gas Emergency Service – free number 24 hours a day, if you can smell gas, think you have a leak or are worried about carbon monoxide fumes
0800 195 4141 Electricity North West - emergency number
United Utilities 24/7 emergency line on 0345 672 3723
National Power Cut Helpline - If you have or suspect an electrical power cut, call the National Power Cut Helpline on 105 (24 hours, 7 days a week).