All Care in Blackburn with Darwen

Blackburn with Darwen: A Lancashire Borough with Comprehensive Care Services

Overview

Blackburn with Darwen is a borough in Lancashire, England, with a population of approximately 150,000. Located 20 miles north of Manchester, it combines urban centres with semi-rural communities, offering diverse care options for residents.

Key Care Services

Care Homes

• 20+ registered care homes across the borough
• Specializing in:
  • Elderly Care (65+ years)
  • Dementia Care (specialist memory support)
  • Disability Care (physical and learning disabilities)

Home Care Services

• Council-supported and private providers
• Services include:
  • Personal care assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication management

Supported Living

• 15+ schemes for adults with:
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health conditions
  • Physical disabilities

Health and Social Care Infrastructure

Major Facilities

• Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital (acute and elderly care)
• Darwen Health Centre (community care services)
• Crosshill Supported Living Scheme (24/7 assisted living)

Demographics Requiring Care

• 18.7% population aged 65+ (above national average)
• 9.2% with long-term disabilities

Local Authority Support

• Blackburn with Darwen Council provides:
  • Care needs assessments
  • Financial support for eligible residents
  • Quality monitoring of care providers