We are currently following official Government guidance with regard to the rapidly changing situation and are action planning for any potential changes. We aim to remain open and offer telephone support, so please do not hesitate to contact us on 01254 266620 if we can help. For further information about how to protect yourself and to help avoid the spread of the virus please click the attached link
We offer you free, confidential and expert advice through our information service. If you need to know about social care, housing, scams or legal issues, we are here to help.
We provide a range of services including befriending, nail care, Community activities, physical activity sessions and IT tuition
We provide specialist day time support for physically or mentally frail over 50s including those living with dementia
If the short days and dark nights are getting you down then why not join our social group at the Observatory pub in Blackburn (opposite Royal Blackburn Hospital). Have a brew and a chat or a pint and make new friends.
With effect from Monday 16th March 2020 our Blackburn Advice Office has moved into our 4 King Street premises until further notice. Opening hours of 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday still apply. Telephone 01254 266620 for enquiries
Our weekly Remember the Rovers session takes place at 10.30am every Thursday in the Jack Walker lounge, £1 admission, all welcome. You never know who you might meet !
Our Darwen charity shop is currently closed due to a significant leak. The shop is one of our main sources of income for our local work and services with older people and we are working as fast us we can to resume trading. We would be grateful for any financial donations and support at this difficult time
Our quality marks
Age UK Blackburn with Darwen has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.