Ministers have launched a crackdown on vapes marketed at kids with a shift to plain white packaging. Plans to stop vapes being marketed to children have been unveiled today as part of a UK-wide consultation to introduce plain packaging and restrictions on flavour description rules, and keep vapes out of sight in shops. Action…
Raising awareness. Supporting change. Collaborating to reduce harm. A growing national challenge Ketamine use has emerged as one of the fastest-growing substancerelated harms affecting children, young people, and adults across the UK. Once perceived as an ‘after party drug’, ketamine is now presenting significant risks to physical health, particularly bladder and urological damage, as well…
The National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Be Water Aware campaign will run from Monday 27 April to Sunday 3 May 2026. NFCC urges everyone to enjoy time in, on, and around water safely. Tragically, lives are lost every year in coastal and inland waters, but many of these deaths are preventable. The Be Water Aware…
The parenting support services provides parents/carers with both virtual and in person support groups for parents/carers who have children and young people with mental health issues. There are also dedicated social media pages as well as 1:1 peer support. Visit the websites below or scan the QR code for more information about the services.
Service of Reflection for Those Bereaved by Suicide to Be Held at Manchester Cathedral A special Time Together Service of Reflection will take place at Manchester Cathedral on Friday, 6th September, offering a space of remembrance and support for those who have been bereaved or affected by suicide. The event is open to all who…
Courier Fraud Crackdown Highlights Growing Threat to Vulnerable Victims Across the UK Lancashire residents urged to stay alert as losses top £21 million nationally A recent crackdown in London’s Hatton Garden has brought renewed attention to the growing threat of courier fraud, a scam that has cost victims across the UK more than £21 million…
Pride Month is a time for all of us to reaffirm our support for LGBTQIA+ people, as well as an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding. We know that children and young people from the LGTBTQIA+ community are statistically more likely to have mental health problems than those who identify as heterosexual. It is important for…
NHS Blackpool Talking Therapies Service provides a range of FREE therapy options recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Our courses are available to anyone aged 16 or over who live, work or study in Lancashire and South Cumbria . Over…
Get involved! Drowning Prevention Week 2024 runs from Saturday 15th to Saturday 22nd June. Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) is the Royal Life Saving Society’s (RLSS) annual campaign week designed to explore opportunities to proactively raise awareness of water safety ahead of a summer outdoors – messages can be shared throughout summer, not just during DPW! The Blackburn with…
NHS England has launched a major drive to invite those not fully vaccinated against measles to come forward and book an appointment, with reminders going out through February and March. Measles is one of the world’s most infectious diseases, with one infected person giving it to approximately 15 other unvaccinated people. Cases are continuing…