Click on any of the logos to take you to some very informative websites that we find very useful
Downtown Burnley https://burnleytogether.org.uk/down-town/
Cost of Living Support
Household Support Fund – Provides help and advice to support you with food, energy and household bills.
www.blackburn.gov.uk/hsf
Support to Access Food
Blackburn Foodbank – blackburn.foodbank.org.uk
Darwen Food Larder – www.darwenfood.com
BwD free school meal information – www.blackburn.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-meals
Healthy Start Vouchers – www/healthystart.nhs.uk/healthy-start-vouchersdo-i-qualify
Fuel Costs & Energy Efficient Support
Care Network – Provides advice and support to help your home be more energy efficient: www.carenetwork.org.uk/Listing/Catergory/healthy-homes
Cosy Homes in Lancashire (CHiL) – The one stop shop for warmth which includes grants for first time central heating and insulation where eligible: www.chil.uk.com
Help with your energy bills – Government scheme to make your home cheaper to heat and keep warm: www.gov.uk/get-help-energy-bills
United Utilities – Various schemes to help customers pay their bills and save money. Telephone 0800 072 6765 or visit: www.unitedutilities.com/my-account/your-bill/difficulty-paying-your-bill
Money, Debt, Housing Advice & Support
Shelter – Help with debt, welfare benefits and housing issues. Telephone 0344 515 1831 or visit: england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/local_services/blackburn
Age UK – Offers support and services to older people. Telephone 01254 266620 or visit: www.ageuk/org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen
BwD Carers Service – For financial assessments. Telephone 01254 688440 or visit: www.bwdcarers.org.uk
Jubilee Tower Credit Union – Community based financial support or loans: www.jubileetowercu.co.uk
Rummage Rescuers CIC – For pre-loved items. Telephone: 01254 264093 or visit: www.rummagerescuers.org.uk
The Oaks Money Advice Centre – Free, confidential money advice for all: blackburn.foodbank.org.uk/the-oaks-money-advice-centre
STOMP/STAMP
https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/improving-health/stomp-stamp/
Mental Health and Addiction Support
Mental health support Groups:https://hubofhope.co.uk/services
Every Mind Matters – NHS advice, tips and support: www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
Kooth – Safe and anonymous mental health support for young people: www.kooth.com
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust – New Mental Health Helpline 0800 013 0707
Lancashire Mind – Local mental health charity with a wide range of services: www.lancashiremind.org.uk
Samaritans – For anyone who is struggling to cope or needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure: www.samaritans.org.uk
Spark Blackburn with Darwen Recovery Collective – Addiction support for people of all ages, families and children: www.sparkbwd.org.uk
Employability and Careers Support
BwD Adult Learning – www.bwdlearning.org
Lancashire Women – www.lancashirewomen.org
National Careers Service – nationalcareers.service.gov.uk