Health and well being

These projects are aimed at improvong the life chances and quality of life of the community. We provide a range of activities, from drama to self defence, aimed at improving the well-being of the community.

		Testicular cancer The Brookhouse youth CAT team have become involved in a campaign to raise awareness of testicular cancer. They were visited by Elaine Entwistle, a Macmillan information and support project nurse, who introduced Bill Ryder and his daughter Holly

		Healthy lifestyle courses The Blackburn with Darwen Healthy Living offers Healthy Lifestyle Courses to community groups in the Brookhouse area.

		Art projects The art project uses art to explore young people's attitudes and raise awareness of many health related topics such as sexual health, alcohol, diet, drug and substance misuse and the importance of physical activities.

		Men’s health project The Men's Health Project is a new service provided by the Blackburn North District Nursing Team and Blackburn North Healthy Living Centre for men living in the Brookhouse area