Hyndburn Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses in Hyndburn, supporting them to remain COVID-secure to help tackle COVID-19. The Council will once again be providing advice and guidance to...
More infoWorld Mental Health Day 2020
World Mental Health Day is always important, but this year it is more important than ever. The global pandemic, financial insecurity and months of lockdown have had a huge impact on our mental health. According to research carried out by MIND...
More infoLancashire weeks away from full county-wide lockdown if people don’t take notice now
The three Directors of Public Health (DPH) for Lancashire have joined forces to send a clear message to communities in the county.
More infoMajor drive launched across Pennine Lancashire to protect community from flu this winter
In a major drive to protect the community from flu this winter, NHS Blackburn with Darwen and NHS East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are urging all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu in their refreshed Protect Your...
More infoNHS COVID-19 app launches across England and Wales
NHS COVID-19 app launches to help control coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission.
More infoNo excuse for abuse in Lancashire
Local councils, Lancashire Police, support agencies, the NHS and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have come together to create the #noexcuseforabuse campaign.
More infoCoronavirus (COVID-19): What has changed – 9 September
The government has announced new measures to suppress the virus and keep the number of infections down.
More infoWorld Suicide Prevention Day 2020
Help create a world where fewer people die by suicide. In these unprecedented circumstances, taking care of each other and our own mental health is especially important. Which is why Hyndburn Council is taking part in World Suicide Prevention Day...
More infoHow to isolate from those you live with
If you’ve got possible coronavirus symptoms, you should try to isolate from the other people you share your home with.
More infoENHANCED MEASURES IN HYNDBURN LIFTED FROM 2 SEPTEMBER
ENHANCED MEASURES IN HYNDBURN LIFTED FROM 2 SEPTEMBER Cllr Miles Parkinson OBE, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council said: “We are pleased to confirm the enhanced restrictions in Hyndburn are being lifted from Wednesday 2 September after an...
More infoJoint statement: Cllr Miles Parkinson OBE, Leader of Hyndburn Borough Council, Cllr Marlene Haworth, Leader of the Opposition and Sara Britcliffe, MP for Hyndburn
The people of Hyndburn have shown great resilience and strength throughout this difficult time and continue to work together for the betterment of our community.
More infoDr Fiona Ford, GP in Hyndburn, addresses those claiming Covid-19 is a ‘hoax’
As lockdown is easing in the UK a handful of people are questioning the severity of the virus and spreading misinformation, which could cost lives.
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