Refresh Blackburn with Darwen

Workwell is a FREE and voluntary service dedicated to helping people stay well, remain in work, and reach their full potential.

By combining wellbeing support with one-to-one health and work coaching, Workwell helps individuals manage challenges, improve their overall health, and create positive, lasting change.

🥊💪 Build Confidence, Improve Your Wellbeing & Get Active!

Looking to improve your health, boost your confidence and learn new skills in a supportive environment?

Join our FREE 12-Week Fitness & Wellbeing Programme, designed for people living with low-level health conditions who are looking to become more active and improve their overall wellbeing.

📅 Starts: Wednesday 12th August 2026
🕙 Every Wednesday, 11am – 12pm for 12 weeks
📍 Unit 38, Queensmill, Albert Place, Blackburn, BB3 0QE
💷 FREE

Led by Sensei Owen McGill, sessions will include:
🥊 Kickboxing
☯️ Tai Chi
🛡️ Breakaway Techniques
🏃 Circuits & Fitness Activities

As part of the programme, participants can also access optional weekly one-to-one support from a Work & Health Coach through the WorkWell programme. This personalised support can help with:
✔ Health and wellbeing goals
✔ Building confidence
✔ Accessing local support services
✔ Employment and training opportunities

Places are limited and an application must be completed with a Health Coach before joining the programme.

Please note that access to the facility is up a flight of stairs, with no access to a lift.

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Who can apply?

To access WorkWell in Blackburn with Darwen, you must be:

* Aged 18 or over (16+ for those in apprenticeships)

* Living in Lancashire & South Cumbria (or registered with a Lancashire & South Cumbria GP)

* Have the right to work in the UK

* Have a National Insurance Number

Don’t worry if you’re unsure on the criteria, we can still help you!

Our Wellbeing Service can help you find the right support.

Watch the video for more information.

Referring to WorkWell

You can self-refer by clicking the link below to complete the form.

Referrals for WorkWell will be accepted from employers, GP’s and other healthcare services, voluntary sector organisations and partners.

For more information, or if you have any questions, contact us on:

Tel: 01254 682037

Email: wellbeing@blackburn.gov.uk

Complete the referral form now

What is included in the programme?

When you join WorkWell, you will be supported by a Work & Health Coach. You will discuss the impact your health condition has on your life as well as any other challenges you may face with managing your health at work. This will be a safe space where you can ask any questions or concerns you may have, and will equip you to be better supported in the future.

Your coach will work with you to identify realistic next steps as part of your plan. From there, your Coach will keep in touch to provide support where needed to help understand access to services or resources. This can include healthcare professionals, community sector services, further employment support, and much more.