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"A big part of well-being is looking after the small details" - Improving health and well-being with SPACE in Salford

“A big part of well-being is looking after the small details” – Improving health and well-being with SPACE in Salford

The free mobile well-being room, SPACE visited Salford to encourage residents to take a moment from their busy lives and practice self care.

"It can save lives" - How Salford blood donors can help thousands

“It can save lives” – How Salford blood donors can help thousands

There is a national appeal for minority donors in England, with there being an increasing demand for black donors and O- blood. It is important for the Salford community to find out their blood type and start donating.

"Don't suffer in silence" - former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

“Don’t suffer in silence” – former firefighter uses own experiences in mental health course

Mental Health First Aid course providing training from specialists to teach people to recognise the warning signs of mental health and how to approach this is being held in Eccles.

Salford affected by fire service cuts

Salford affected by fire service cuts

A number of cuts are being made to the Greater Manchester fire department, including closures of six stations in order to downgrade to three and re-locate to more convenient areas. Up to 113 support workers could also be made redundant due to the cuts.