Our vision is to ensure that local people have access to, and are involved in the design and delivery of services that improve their health and well-being.
The purpose of the Charity is to provide, or in conjunction with other like-minded organisations, to assist in the provision of facilities, services, support, training, education and information in order to preserve and protect the good health of those inhabitants residing in, principally, the borough of Blackburn with Darwen and throughout all boroughs in England and Wales in an effort to encourage said inhabitants to develop a more positive attitude to health, to lead healthy lifestyles and to improve their quality of life. In carrying out its purpose, the Charity promotes equality of opportunity and opposes any form of discrimination on grounds of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion.
The key activities carried out by the Charity to achieve its objectives:
- To promote, through partnership, the work of Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living, with particular reference to the promotion of Health Improvement and Social Inclusion;
- To promote an active citizenship approach to health and well-being through community development; supporting a stronger voice for people who use services and greater choice and control at all levels;
- To ensure effective policies and procedures are in effect in accordance with quality assured services, and those required when using volunteers to undertake activities;
- To measure and track the progress and outcomes of projects including measuring longer term changes in knowledge, attitudes and behaviours;
- To monitor the financial outputs on a regular basis;
- To ensure the future sustainability of Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living.
