Amplifybwd

16/03/2017

Great afternoon speaking to young people on the children's ward at RBH with Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio Amplify Champions.

29/11/2016

Enjoyed watching such a fantastic film showing the struggles many families and young people go through on a daily basis, it was great taking along young people to start a discussion around these issues.

On the 27th October over twenty young people took part in a film day as part of Healthwatch BwD’s Homeless Project. Amplify Champions at Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio watched ‘Cathy Come Home’ in the afternoon while in the evening nine young people from Nightsafe & Blackburn Youth Zone went on a...

29/11/2016

Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen’s ‘Amplify’ Project engaged with over 100 young people at Darwen Vale High Schools Super Enrichment Day on Monday 14th November. Young people discussed a wide range of issues, including Body Image, Drugs & Alcohol and Sexual Health. The feedback gathered will help e...

16/11/2016

What a fantastic resource of great role models who's struggles and contribution to civil rights is an inspiration to us all not just when it is Black History Month but for all time.

Black Power, A Forgotten Ally and the Olympic Games The build-up to the 1968 Summer Olympic games in Mexico City, was quiet and scandal free. However, just… Read More 1 comments

16/11/2016

Love seeing all the Men with their moustaches for Movember! an excellent campaign to raise awareness around Men's health

16/11/2016

Don't forget to like and share our page to be in with a chance to win a £25 gift card!

14/11/2016

Women are at a greater risk of poor mental health compared with Men

You're not alone.

14/11/2016

Would highly recommend BBC's 'Black in British' series which has some excellent, thought provoking programmes to watch all this week

13/11/2016

Looking forward to catching a glimpse of the biggest Supermoon since 1948 tonight and tomorrow, hope no one turns into a superwolf!

07/11/2016

A fantastic opportunity this week for some free training for anyone who works with young people in Blackburn......

Blackburn Youth Zone in partnership with SLYNCS and the Ariel Trust invite you to an awareness event for professionals working with children & young people. Date: Thursday 10th November 2016 Time: 6.15pm - 8.15pm Venue: Blackburn Youth Zone The event is an opportunity for you to find out more about…

07/11/2016

Remember to like and share our page to be in with a chance of winning a £25 gift card ready for Christmas!

07/11/2016

We will be discussing all we have achieved this year with our volunteers & young people we have worked with at Healthwatch Bwd AGM this Wednesday. Join us!

04/11/2016

Like & share our page during November & be in with the chance of winning a £25 The Mall Gift Card!!!!!!

02/11/2016

Motivational Gifs from the film Bridesmaids are the best thing to come out of the internet in years!

02/11/2016

It is so important to help young people who are falling through the net, it has been eye-opening working with homeless young people these past few months and learning about their experiences of using and accessing health and social care services in Blackburn with Darwen.

Most homeless youths have no emotional, financial or social safety net. They face a bleak future unless urgent action is taken

02/11/2016

What a fantastic school! Helping kids envision a brighter future where they can reach their full potential is key to creating a better society. We need something like this here!

Our kids are our future, and it's crucial they believe it themselves. That's why Nadia Lopez opened an academic oasis in Brownsville, Brooklyn, one of the most underserved and violent neighborhoods in New York -- because she believes in every child's brilliance and capabilities. In this short, energ...