Disability support and independent living

Help for people who need extra care and information about services such as respite breaks, discounted bus travel and independent living.

Blue Badge scheme

The Blue Badge scheme provides a range of parking concessions for people with severe mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport.

Carers

A carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends that could not manage without this help.

Day care

Specialist day care services are run by staff and volunteers who organise a full programme of activities to suit the people who attend. A range of practical activities are provided such as arts and crafts, cookery, music, using computers, photography etc.

Dementia

Dementia is a group of symptoms caused by different diseases that affect the brain.

Equipment to help you

Items of minor equipment are available for people over the age of 18 years, who need practical help due to sight or hearing loss, physical or learning disabilities, frailty or illness.

Extra Care Housing

Extra Care Housing, or housing with care and support, offers opportunities for those with housing and care and support needs to live independently for as long as possible.

Major equipment and adaptations

Major adaptations such as stair lifts and ramps can help you remain living independently in your own home and maintain quality of life.

Meals on wheels

Meal delivery services, grocery shopping and hairdressing services via Care Network.

Sensory impairment support

The Sensory Impairment Team has specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of people with sensory loss. They assesses people with a visual impairment, hearing impairment or a dual sensory loss. The team provides statutory assessment, rehabilitation, equipment and training.

Short breaks for adults with disabilities

The Short Term Breaks service is located on St Aidans Avenue in Mill Hill, Blackburn. The service operates as a guesthouse to enable people over the age of 18 years, who live in Blackburn with Darwen and who have a learning and/or physical disability to enjoy a short break.

Telecare service

The telecare service is available for anyone over the age of 18 with long term health conditions, sensory impairments or cognitive concerns. Especially those who have dementia or memory loss and wander, or are unable to deal with risks in the home such as fire, or bogus callers.

The Independent Living Service

The following teams provide help, advice, information and training to promote independence, social inclusion and access to life opportunities.

Intermediate Care services

Intermediate Care involves a range of services that promote faster recovery from illness, prevents unnecessary acute hospital admissions and premature admissions to long-term care.