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We are the parent carer forum within Blackburn with Darwen,for parents/carers of children/young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities from 0-25 years. We work in co-production with Children and Young Peoples' Services, Health, the Local Authority and voluntary groups to and represent parents in these…

The Adult Learning Service runs a bespoke programme of short courses for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities and mental health needs and their carers. The courses are usually free to anybody aged over 19 and normally run once a week. Courses include Healthy Cooking,…

Blackburn with Darwen's Learning Disability Team includes Social Workers and Reviewing Officers. Our team supports young people (17+) and adults with learning disabilities, and their family/carers to identify and assess their care and support needs, so that we can  recommend appropriate support and packages of…

Around 6% of children starting school have speech, language and communication needs(SLCN) – that’s an average of 2 in every classroom. Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents…

Apple House is a development of 12 modern and attractive one bedroom apartments in the Wensley Fold area of Blackburn. Support can be offered from a few hours a day to 24/7 support. All the apartments are self-contained and consist of a bedroom, bathroom, hallway,…

The aim of this group is to support Asian carers whose first language is not English in order to reduce barriers, enable them to express their needs, support each other and act as a working group to raise awareness of the issues or concerns facing…

The Autism Education Trust (AET) believes that all children and young people with autism must receive an education which enables them to reach their individual potential to engage in society as active citizens (and that individuals, families and professionals are informed, supported and equipped to…

The Base is a day centre for young people and adults with learning disabilities offering ... daytime support to service users daytime respite for families a varied timetable of activities within our spacious, easily accessible building.

Whether it's financial, welfare or housing advice you need, contact Advice Services for help.  The Council has partnered with Shelter to provide free confidential welfare and debt advice to residents of the borough. Help and advice can be obtained by telephone on 0344 515 1831,…

Care and support services offered 24 hours per day. Big Blue Door is a centre where children and young adults with disabilities can receive respite care and support. Home-cooked, healthy meals and snacks are provided for all at The Big Blue Door. All members of…