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The Blackpool Fairness Commission will challenge unfairness. We will engage with people to find practical ways of improving Blackpool residents' lives.

Blackpool
Joined March 2012
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Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important. Here's a few suggestions from Every Mind Matters of things you can do to help keep on top of your mental wellbeing, and to help you cope with how you may feel at the moment.
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Are you in the final year of your social work degree? We are currently asking those soon to be Newly Qualified Social Workers to register their interest in our ASYE Programme for September 2020. Register your interest online here > nextstepblackpool.com/ASYE20…
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Do you have a story that needs featuring in our Third Sector newsletter? Our newsletter goes out to 1000s of VCFS organisations on the Fylde Coast every week! Don't miss this FREE advertising for your organisation. Send your stories to 👉 [email protected] to be featured
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@Grow_Blackpool @AtTheGrange @GroundworkCLM are running a ‘Foster A Plant’ project - a chance for our seeds to be sown and looked after by our volunteers in lockdown then returned when we are up and running, to be planted in the Farm @PublicHealthBpl @bpoolfairness
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt…at home! Take part in the #GetBlackpoolReading home-based trail to get children up and about while improving their literacy skills. You could win books from @WalkerBooksUK & a family ticket to @BlackpoolZoo! Download it here > bit.ly/2RvFo4v
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Blackpool Fairness retweeted
It's a lovely day 😎 but unless you're going out for essentials or for exercise in the area around your home you need to resist the urge to go out. Stay in your garden if you have one and remember that staying at home saves lives.
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From tomorrow we are introducing a new, lower, flat fare for all customers who currently need to make essential journeys with us. The fare of £1.50 will be in effect from the start of service on Sunday and you can read more about this here - ow.ly/jSp250z270M
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ℹ️ PAYMENT OF BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANTS ℹ️ For those eligible we are aiming to get payment to you by close of play: WED 8 APRIL If you haven’t already done so, please submit your bank details via this secure link > blackpool.gov.uk/Business/Bu…
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UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK: As of 9am 29 March, a total of 127,737 have been tested: 108,215 negative. 19,522 positive. As of 5pm on 28 March, of those hospitalised in the UK, 1,228 have sadly died.
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♥️ Corona Kindness - If you or someone you know is currently in need of help with - Food shopping - Dog walking - Medical supplies - Social isolation & loneliness Email [email protected] or call 08081 963 080 If you can offer help email [email protected]
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Blackpool Fairness retweeted
Important Notice We will be temporarily closing the shelter and day centre following instructions from the government in relation to the operation of nightshelters during the coronavirus lockdown. Please visit our website for more information on support for young people.
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Social distancing guidance to help protect us all at this present time. Please take seriously and share with colleagues, family and friends > bit.ly/3acwRuh #COVID19 | #SocialDistancing
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We’ve set up a dedicated helpdesk to support local businesses during the coronavirus outbreak. The helpdesk will help businesses understand and access the £330 billion package of rescue measures announced by the Chancellor last week. More details here: bit.ly/33wnJOO
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ℹ️ @BPL_Transport has announced that they have taken the decision to reduce the frequency of trams to every 30-minutes, starting from tomorrow. This is so trams can continue to run a reliable service for customers who rely on public transport. visitblackpool.com/coronavir…
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Blackpool Fairness retweeted
Read about our new Corona Kindness service to find out how to get help and give help during this difficult time. More info > bit.ly/3boIDCj #spreadkindnessnotthevirus #coronakindness
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Blackpool Fairness retweeted
We would like to thank all our social workers who go above and beyond every single day to support the most vulnerable in our community 👏
⭐️ Happy World Social Work Day!⭐ A big thanks to all the social workers @BpoolCouncil who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the people in Blackpool. Thank you so much for your passion and commitment #WSWD2020
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After careful consideration we have decided to postpone the #BigSleepOut2020 until 2nd October 2020. All registered participants will automatically be transferred to the new date. Visit our website for more information wearestreetlife.org
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Protect yourself and others #coronavirus
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At Bloomfield Road today supporting @BlackpoolFC. And thanks to @BFC_CTrust for supporting the #iAmCampaign recently, as well as delivering sessions in schools around exam stress! @blackpoolyc @EsmeeFairbairn @bycLIVE @bpoolfairness
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New growth here with @Grow_Blackpool @GroundworkCLM @AtTheGrange sunny day to do some outdoor work @bpoolfairness